Culture of Domain
BACKGROUND PAPER
ON
AGENCY AND EVENTS
1. There were several Freemasons who participated in the drafting of the United States Constitution. It was after the ratification of the constitution that Benjamin Franklin, while pointing to a chair, was overheard saying, "Throughout the days we have been laboring here, I have observed that sun, and wondered whether it was a rising sun or a setting sun. Now I know it was a rising sun."1 We all heard the stories growing up about the great men that founded our country and the events that helped shape American culture. This paper will tell you about the Freemasons, an agency that is shrouded in mystery, and some events they were involved in that truly helped shape our America.
2. The masons have always seen themselves as philosophical builders rather the actual layers of stone. It was in the young colonies of the Americas that the masons had the chance to put their philosophical theories into practice. Their first practice would be the hard decision to declare independence from Britain, but it would be an opportunity for a grand experiment that would build a nation founded on freedom, equality, and enlightened reasons.2 These foundation resemble the lessons of Freemasonry, “Brotherly Love, Relief, and Truth." This grand experiment with its foundation laid, led to the Declaration of Independence. There were eight Freemason who signed the Declaration of Independence, to include Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson, who would later become the third President of the United States. These Masons helped form a nation that would be based on human liberty. The exploits and legacy of the Freemason would transcend the American Revolution and continue to be a part of the monumental moments in American history.
3. The Civil War was the most troublesome event in our honored nation’s history. There has been no other war or national crisis that has approached the levels of hostility and animosity that the Civil War
ON
AGENCY AND EVENTS
1. There were several Freemasons who participated in the drafting of the United States Constitution. It was after the ratification of the constitution that Benjamin Franklin, while pointing to a chair, was overheard saying, "Throughout the days we have been laboring here, I have observed that sun, and wondered whether it was a rising sun or a setting sun. Now I know it was a rising sun."1 We all heard the stories growing up about the great men that founded our country and the events that helped shape American culture. This paper will tell you about the Freemasons, an agency that is shrouded in mystery, and some events they were involved in that truly helped shape our America.
2. The masons have always seen themselves as philosophical builders rather the actual layers of stone. It was in the young colonies of the Americas that the masons had the chance to put their philosophical theories into practice. Their first practice would be the hard decision to declare independence from Britain, but it would be an opportunity for a grand experiment that would build a nation founded on freedom, equality, and enlightened reasons.2 These foundation resemble the lessons of Freemasonry, “Brotherly Love, Relief, and Truth." This grand experiment with its foundation laid, led to the Declaration of Independence. There were eight Freemason who signed the Declaration of Independence, to include Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson, who would later become the third President of the United States. These Masons helped form a nation that would be based on human liberty. The exploits and legacy of the Freemason would transcend the American Revolution and continue to be a part of the monumental moments in American history.
3. The Civil War was the most troublesome event in our honored nation’s history. There has been no other war or national crisis that has approached the levels of hostility and animosity that the Civil War
References: 1 Nelson, J. (2012, July 2). Masonry and the Constitution. 2 Totten, M. (2012, April 26). Freemasonry and the Declaration of Independence. http://www.sacolodge9.org/sacolodge.org/FreemasonryandTheDec.html 3 Love, J. ( ). Freemasonry and the Civil Ware- A House Undivided. http://www.themasonictrowel.com