Transcripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com.This episode explores the 10th Degree of the Scottish Rite, "Elu of the Fifteen". The episode begins with a discussion of the mythological setting, where Solomon forms a group of fifteen men to bring justice to the murderers of Hiram Abiff. The episode delves into the teachings of the degree: tolerance, respect for private religious beliefs, and the distinction between Masonry and religion. The hosts discuss the universal moral principles shared across different religions and highlight the importance of education, moral improvement, and charity as Masonic duties. The episode concludes with a philosophical discussion on the nature of truth, tolerance, ambition, and the interconnectedness of all beings, drawing insights from various religious and philosophical perspectives.This series on the Scottish Rite uses the following primary sources (which you are encouraged to read as well):Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma: Annotated Edition Scottish Rite Ritual Monitor & Guide A Bridge to LightDiagrams:Elu of the Fifteen (engraving by Pierre Mejanel)Tree of Sin (WayOfTheHermit)Overview01:14 Introduction01:39 Mythological Setting03:00 Morals & Dogma03:28 Respect of Private Religious Beliefs05:01 Freemasonry Preserves Faith, But is Not a Religion07:42 The Moral and the Good09:41 The Dangers of Intolerance11:23 Most Receive Religion At Birth, Not By Choice14:20 What is Truth?16:15 Freedom of Religion17:43 Moral Precepts - Summary19:39 Education and Moral Improvement20:46 Charity is a Mason’s Duty21:56 The Rewards of Persistent and Steady Labor22:47 Scottish Rite Ritual - Monitor & Guide24:03 ConclusionsLinks:Persecution of Christians in the Roman Empire (Wikipedia)Inquisition (History.com)Martyr (Wikipedia)Amsterdam Torture MuseumReformation (Wikipedia)Martin Luther (Wikipedia)Salem Witch Trials (History.com)Seven Deadly Sins (Wikipedia)Monty Python Spanish Inquisition Part 1 (YouTube)Zoroastrianism (History.com)Hávamál (Wikipedia)The Meaning of Namaste (Yoga Journal)You Cain’t Whup a Bear (Ed Francisco - AppalachiaBare.com)

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