If you were a king, you obviously had an interest in making sure your masons and architects would be able to build the strongest fortifications, and the grandest display of artistry. A King would also employ chemists (alchemists) to determine the strongest metal for swords, etc.
All stone masons (pre 17th century or so) were employed by the monarchy, as the building of stone buildings (cathedrals and castles) was a secret art. It would be dangerous if the enemy got full access to your secrets as it would ruin your advantage.
They had the full understanding of Gods workings via many many years of observing the stars, agriculture, building, maths, philosophy.
This is the original freemasonry, passing down and preserving the secrets that allow for the building of a great Cathedral (amongst many other things). The knowledge has probably been preserved from Ancient Greece, Egypt and perhaps Sumeria before that. These are the true founders of Christianity (before Christianity was turned into a limited hangout by Rome).
These original freemasons sought (and some may still seek) to give knowledge to the world in a safe manner. Just giving ALL this knowledge to humanity instantly without the full understanding would lead to chaos, so it has to be trickled out.
If you were a king, you obviously had an interest in making sure your masons and architects would be able to build the strongest fortifications, and the grandest display of artistry. A King would also employ chemists (alchemists) to determine the strongest metal for swords, etc. All stone masons (pre 17th century or so) were employed by the monarchy, as the building of stone buildings (cathedrals and castles) was a secret art. It would be dangerous if the enemy got full access to your secrets as it would ruin your advantage.
They had the full understanding of Gods workings via many many years of observing the stars, agriculture, building, maths, philosophy.
This is the original freemasonry, passing down and preserving the secrets that allow for the building of a great Cathedral (amongst many other things). The knowledge has probably been preserved from Ancient Greece, Egypt and perhaps Sumeria before that. These are the true founders of Christianity (before Christianity was turned into a limited hangout by Rome).
These original freemasons sought (and some may still seek) to give knowledge to the world in a safe manner. Just giving ALL this knowledge to humanity instantly without the full understanding would lead to chaos, so it has to be trickled out.
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