So, you want to know about Esoteric Freemasonry?
Good!
Do you remember that old trope, "Hidden in plain sight?"
Yep! That's what Esoteric Freemasonry is all about...
It's revealing what is hidden in plain sight... and that requires seeing things through new eyes that is only brought about by being informed through specialized training that Freemasonry points toward but, and this is the key, only Masonry will provide to those who pursue it.
Brother: But discussion of Esoteric Freemasonry is not allowed as we are not supposed to discuss religion. Yet, there’s no way to explain in detail the three main characters or first three grand masters without discussing religion. A conundrum!
Coach: I disagree! I fail to see the connection between explaining Esoteric Freemasonry and discussing religion.
Brother: Please explain!
Coach: The three main characters are allegorical. They're based
upon religious text characters, but they're not the characters of the
religious text.
Being
allegorical, they personify "Wisdom", "Strength", & "Beauty" solely
and do so to drive home the point as to how these specific personifications of each would
act in a specific situation that is fabricated for educational purposes.
When you're not trained to see this, then this point is hidden in plain
sight. Only those who have gone through specific training can see the lesson as plain as day.
No Conundrum at all. No Religion discussed!
(Hat tip to Bro. Brad Parkinson for the inspiration of this post!)
