Is Freemasonry Compatible with Christianity? (Pt.3 of 6) 1st Degree - Paul M. Williams

Ritual within Masonry is an elaborate and cleverly concealed and crafted teaching system which consists primarily of allegorical drama steeped in mystery, symbolism and mythology, involving secret grips, passwords and oaths. Those being initiated into each degree are required to learn their lines so as to be able to take part in the ritual ceremony. Key to the power that ritual plays in Freemasonry is the hidden truths that are sought to be communicated through the rituals to the initiate.  In this teaching we examine the ritual of the first degree - the Entered Apprentice Degree.  We dig beneath the surface of this ritual in order to reveal its true interpretation! Download the notes for this teaching below  http://traffic.libsyn.com/bethesdashalom/6c_Freemasonry_Pt3.pdf