Freemasonry in Spain: The 33rd Degree and the Elite Who Refuses to Speak
A purported high-ranking Mason offered comment on the institution, yet remained silent. Questions regarding the elite, the number 33, and politics went unanswered.
English · Original discussion in Spanish · Published
Freemasonry in Spain: The 33rd Degree and the (Alleged) Elite
The story of Spanish Freemasonry is back in the spotlight. A man claiming to have been part of the order for over a decade, who is Spanish and holds a high degree, offered to answer questions regarding the institution's internal workings. Curiosity was at its peak: what is the purpose of the number 33? Are their rituals anti-scientific? Does an invisible lodge exist? But no answers arrived. The mystery, once again, remains intact.
The High Degree: What Does It Conceal?
The Guasonic hierarchy is a magnet for speculation. The anonymous source maintained he held a high degree, 'where presumably such misunderstandings would not arise.' However, he never clarified if this degree was the famous 33, which incites popular obsession. Questions about whether the Prime Minister must be a Guason or what degree is required remained unanswered.
Rituals, Secrets, and Geopolitics
Another block of questions touched upon doctrine: Is Freemasonry compatible with science? What is the view on their books being available online? Also, its international reach: do lodges exist in China, Russia, Iran, or North Korea? The lack of response reinforces the perception of a hermetic organization that does not render public accounts.
Politics and Unions: Too Easy
The relationship between Freemasonry and power is another classic. The conversation explicitly mentioned the PSOE, UGT, and CCOO (Spanish political parties/labor unions). The question of whether Freemasonry is a branch of the political left hangs in the air. It was said that the liquors from union seafood gatherings equate to a high degree, a dig at the collusion among elites.
In closing, the alleged Guason answered nothing. The questions were specific; the answers, none. This is how secrecy operates in the information age: the more you ask, the deeper it sinks into silence. The enigma of Spanish Freemasonry remains open, and it seems it will be for a long time.
The story of Spanish Freemasonry is back in the spotlight. A man claiming to have been part of the order for over a decade, who is Spanish and holds a high degree, offered to answer questions regarding the institution's internal workings. Curiosity was at its peak: what is the purpose of the number 33? Are their rituals anti-scientific? Does an invisible lodge exist? But no answers arrived. The mystery, once again, remains intact.
The High Degree: What Does It Conceal?
The Guasonic hierarchy is a magnet for speculation. The anonymous source maintained he held a high degree, 'where presumably such misunderstandings would not arise.' However, he never clarified if this degree was the famous 33, which incites popular obsession. Questions about whether the Prime Minister must be a Guason or what degree is required remained unanswered.
Rituals, Secrets, and Geopolitics
Another block of questions touched upon doctrine: Is Freemasonry compatible with science? What is the view on their books being available online? Also, its international reach: do lodges exist in China, Russia, Iran, or North Korea? The lack of response reinforces the perception of a hermetic organization that does not render public accounts.
Politics and Unions: Too Easy
The relationship between Freemasonry and power is another classic. The conversation explicitly mentioned the PSOE, UGT, and CCOO (Spanish political parties/labor unions). The question of whether Freemasonry is a branch of the political left hangs in the air. It was said that the liquors from union seafood gatherings equate to a high degree, a dig at the collusion among elites.
In closing, the alleged Guason answered nothing. The questions were specific; the answers, none. This is how secrecy operates in the information age: the more you ask, the deeper it sinks into silence. The enigma of Spanish Freemasonry remains open, and it seems it will be for a long time.
Summary of a discussion on Burbuja.info - Foro de economía, actualidad y política., translated from Spanish and reviewed before publication. Read the full discussion (145 replies).
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