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Aug 2023

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Whence Came You? - 0605 - What's Hermeti...

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Join us this week as we explore what the Egyptian Sphinx can teach the Freemason! What symbology can we ascribe to teachings in Masonry? The answer may surprise you, although it's right in front of our eyes! Then Learn how to play Tarocchini, the original game that spawned the Ta ... Show More

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Join us this week for the continuation of the Theurgic Roots of Freemasonry series by Kristine Wilson-Slack! This week, we answer the question, "By working with God, do we fulfill the tenets of Freemasonry?" Then in an extended Masonic Mythbusters segment, WB:. Patrick Dey digs d ... Show More

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