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What Freemasons Should Know about the Historical Jesus

December 8, 2025 by Valley of Portland

What Freemasons Should Know about the Historical Jesus

You’ve heard about him your entire life. You may even worship him as the Son of God and/or as someone whose world-famous teachings you seek to follow. But have you ever wondered specifically about Jesus’ time here on earth? Well, historians have for centuries, and they have come to some fascinating conclusions that can enrich […]

Filed Under: Masonic History & Tradition Tagged With: Freemasonry, Historical Context, Historical Jesus, Masonic Education, Masonic History, Masonic Philosophy, Masonic Traditions, Religion and Freemasonry, Scottish Rite Masonry, Valley of Portland

Debunking 5 Common Myths about Freemasons

April 7, 2025 by Valley of Portland

If you ask us, “What is the most frustrating thing Freemasons have to deal with?” many of us will reply, “All the myths and misinformation out there about Freemasonry.” The fact is, ever since Freemasonry was formally founded at the Grand Lodge of England in 1717, Masons have had to deal with a host of […]

Filed Under: Scottish Rite Education Tagged With: Freemasonry, Freemasonry Facts, Freemasonry Myths, Masonic Education, Masonic History, Masonic Misconceptions, Masonic Symbols, Religion and Freemasonry, Scottish Rite Masonry, Valley of Portland

What Do Freemasons Teach About Jesus?

April 1, 2024 by Valley of Portland

Outside of the Masonic brotherhood, there is great confusion—and often great misinformation—about what Freemasons believe about Jesus. So what do Masons actually believe? Who do Masons say Jesus was, and why is that important? Let’s take a moment to answer these important spiritual questions. Was Jesus “Merely a Man”? One of the very unfortunate pieces […]

Filed Under: Scottish Rite Education Tagged With: Albert Pike, Charity, Christianity and Freemasonry, Freemasonry, Henry Clausen, Jesus and Freemasonry, Jim Shaw, Masonic Beliefs, Masonic Education, Masonic Values, Religion and Freemasonry, Scottish Rite Masonry, Tolerance, Valley of Portland

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