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Freemasonry In Brazil
The presence of Freemasonry in Brazil is mentioned in several documents from 1797 onwards. Banned several times throughout its history, Freemasonry experienced rapid growth in the country between these bans and spread to Paraguay and Uruguay. The first obedience to be created was the '' Grande Oriente do Brasil'' in 1822, by three French lodges. Strongly opposed by the Catholic clergy, it united in 1883 after a long period of division until 1927. Brazilian Freemasonry is the largest in South America in terms of membership. In 2017, all the obedient currents were present on its territory. History Claimed to have existed since 1797 with the creation of a Masonic lodge at the end of the 18th century, Brazilian Freemasonry is recognized as a Masonic power of major importance in South America. However, in 2017, some historians differ on the veracity of this existence before the beginning of the 19th century, while others place the first documented creations around 1801. However, it ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Freemasonry
Freemasonry (sometimes spelled Free-Masonry) consists of fraternal groups that trace their origins to the medieval guilds of stonemasons. Freemasonry is the oldest secular fraternity in the world and among the oldest still-existing organizations in history. Modern Freemasonry broadly consists of three main traditions: *Anglo-American Freemasonry, Anglo-American style Freemasonry, which insists that a "volume of sacred law", such as the Bible, Quran, or other religious text be open in a working Masonic lodge, lodge, that every member professes belief in a God, supreme being, that only men be admitted, and discussion of religion or politics does not take place within the lodge. *Continental Freemasonry or Liberal Freemasonry which has continued to evolve beyond these restrictions, particularly regarding religious belief and political discussion. *Co-Freemasonry, Women Freemasonry or Co-Freemasonry, which includes organizations that either admit women exclusively (such as the Ord ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
