“If, anywhere, brethren of a particular religious belief have been excluded from this Degree [18° Knight Rose Croix], it merely shows how gravely the purposes and plan of Masonry may be misunderstood. For whenever the door of any Degree is closed against him who believes in one God and the soul's immortality, on account of the other tenets of his faith, that Degree is Masonry no longer.”
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Albert Pike
Albert Pike was an American attorney, writer, explorer, and military commander. Born on December 29, 1809, and died on April 2, 1891. He is known for his contributions to the study of Native American culture, cryptography, and the history of the Mormon Church. more
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