FREEMASONS - A belief in a supreme being and scripture is a condition of membership. Initiates should take their vows on that scripture. Only men can be admitted, and no relationship exists with mixed Lodges. The Grand Lodge has complete control over the
ETYMOLOGY, THE ROOT MEANING OF WORDS “enchantment” - c. 1300, "act of magic or witchcraft; use of magic," "magical spell; song, concert, chorus," from enchanter "bewitch, charm," ,cast cantare "to sing"
ETYMOLOGY, THE ROOT MEANING OF WORDS “elect” - early 15c., "to choose for an office, position, or duty," from Latin electus, "to pick out, "to collect, gather." "those chosen by God" 🕎1 Peter 2:1-6 KJV
ETYMOLOGY, THE ROOT MEANING OF WORDS “lord” - mid-13c., laverd, loverd, from Old English hlaford "master of a household, ruler, feudal lord, superior; husband," also "God," 🕎 1 Corinthians 11:3 & Matthew 22;44-46 KJV
ETYMOLOGY, THE ROOT MEANING OF WORDS “techer” - mid-14c, "one who provides moral guidance to another;" late 14c., "one who gives instruction” 🕎Isaiah 58:1-2 KJV
ETYMOLOGY, THE ROOT MEANING OF WORDS “magic” - late 14c., magike, "art of influencing or predicting events & producing marvels using hidden natural forces," also "enchantment," from Latin magice "sorcery, magic,”