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Freemason rights, duties, and obligations

11/25/202511/25/2025George Orator

Many researchers and theorists specializing in Freemasonry consider the role of Freemasons to be of importance in the development and maintenance of democratic societies. Based on democratic rights, it must be…MoreFreemason rights, duties, and obligations

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Secret or not a secret?

11/24/202511/24/2025George Orator

The general perception of Freemasonry is that it is a secret organization. Freemasons know that this is not true. The public believes that Freemasons are secretive. Freemasons know that this is true.…MoreSecret or not a secret?

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Masonic symbols from the Old Testament

11/22/202511/22/2025George Orator

Many symbols of Freemasonry originate in or are linked to stories and symbols from the Old Testament. There are many legends surrounding the origins of Freemasonry, and we do not…MoreMasonic symbols from the Old Testament

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Jacob’s Ladder

03/15/202511/22/2025George Orator

There are many legends about the origins and principles of Freemasonry, and there are not enough historical sources to dispel any doubts. Although there is a wealth of documentation on…MoreJacob’s Ladder

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Hungarians in the USA, Hungarian Freemasons in New York in the 20th century

02/19/202411/22/2025George Orator

In the 20th century, several Hungarian Masonic lodges operated abroad. Experts give two main reasons for this. One is that Freemasonry was banned in Hungary three times in the space…MoreHungarians in the USA, Hungarian Freemasons in New York in the 20th century

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Tradition and Heritage

02/23/202311/22/2025George Orator

Here are some thoughts on Masonic traditions and heritage in the context of Masonic education. An edited version of a lecture given in a Masonic lodge.

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The Reputation from a masonic perspective

01/04/202211/22/2025George Orator

In September 2021, a group of Masonic researchers at the Quatuor Coronati Lodge asked me to give a University-type, 90-minute lecture. The topic of my presentation was Reputation from a masonic perspective.…MoreThe Reputation from a masonic perspective

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Charity, donation, philanthropy

11/09/202111/22/2025George Orator

I want to share some thoughts about the Charity, Donation and Philanthropy, from a Masonic perspective. First, we have to state that Charity, charitable activities, and donations are considered the…MoreCharity, donation, philanthropy

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Dialogue on Freemasonry, Time, and Freedom

07/30/202011/22/2025George Orator

In “Lessing spirit” – Gotthold Ephraim Lessing (1729-1781) was a German writer, philosopher, dramatist, publicist. He was a famous Freemason. He wrote a dialogue about Freemasonry. “Ernst and Falk, Dialogues for Freemasons” (Original: Ernst…MoreDialogue on Freemasonry, Time, and Freedom