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Post #17674 Tom CherupTom Cherup Posted 24/01/2010 16:00 Past Master Group: Moderators Last Login: Today @ 02:18 Posts: 997, Visits: 2,824 I noticed on one of the flaps of the book's paper dust jacket two websites one for the book and to other to the author. One offers a blog, I was thinking of informing them that there a two Jurisdictions of Scottish Rite here in the states. I see the Dan Brown lives in the New England Area not far from the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction of Scottish Rite in Lexington, MA. Thought at least he should know. True it's not in Washington, DC nor as eye popping as the Southern Jurisdiction. I never took notice of the House of the Temple till a few years ago. Yes i have been to Scottish Rite outside of my Jurisdiction. As for headquarters I never gave it a thought. Tom Cherup Olive Branch Lodge #542 Dearborn, Michigan Olive Branch's web site Detroit Masonic Temple Post #17685 CarlosCarlos Posted 27/01/2010 12:24 Apprentice Group: Forum Members Last Login: 13/08/2010 02:14 Posts: 87, Visits: 246 Lauderdale (21/01/2010)I will have to look at that part again. Could "Alex Toil" be an anagram? Is the watch one with Masonic Emblems on the dial instead of the usual numbers or marks? I have one like that at home. The letters of Alex Toil can be rearranged to form Leo Taxil as in the Leo Taxil Hoax. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taxil_hoax Post #17765 eastbeasteastbeast Posted 07/02/2010 14:03 Journeyman Group: Forum Members Last Login: 10/07/2010 12:28 Posts: 110, Visits: 346 Well I've finished the book and enjoyed it as much as The Davinci Code.Much as they liked to discuss and quote parts of TDC in opposition of us, will the antis take on board what Dan has now said in favour of us? __________________________________________U.G.L.E.Lodge of Perseverance 213 Norfolk. (An Atholl Lodge)I've seen Mike's Balls..... Post #18274 Tom CherupTom Cherup Posted 07/02/2010 17:35 Past Master Group: Moderators Last Login: Today @ 02:18 Posts: 997, Visits: 2,824 "The Lost Symbol" - "The Movie" http://www.comingsoon.net/films.php?id=54678 Would you go see it? Your views? Tom Cherup Olive Branch Lodge #542 Dearborn, Michigan Olive Branch's web site Detroit Masonic Temple Post #18275 lauderdalelauderdale Posted 07/02/2010 18:24 Excellent Master Group: Forum Members Last Login: Today @ 15:19 Posts: 2,238, Visits: 4,270 Yes I will either go to see this or wait till the DVD comes out and watch it in the comfort of my own home rather than some expensive and uncomfortable cinema. Post #18277 goldengoosegoldengoose Posted 09/02/2010 00:22 Apprentice Group: Forum Members Last Login: 17/05/2010 19:52 Posts: 27, Visits: 96 i have read the three main brown books, and i found that the fast pace of the books a wee bit annoying! i have always believed that truth makes itself known and when i read the Da Vinci code i found the subject matter to ring true in certain points ( i wont bore you by breaking it down) Angels and demons seems a bit strange to me, I'm not sure if it was because of the LHC, the anti-matter or the fact the the pope had a son! the lost symbol was a good read but again there was something about that seemed far fetched at times. but the thing i was expecting never actually happens. in the Da Vinci code Browns stance against the church was one of mistrust and apprehension , the lost symbol seemed to look on freemasonry almost reverently almost sycophantly. perhaps some of Browns family or friends are in the craft and he didn't wish to offend them or maybe closer to the mark the hospitality that he was shown during his research had a lasting effect on him. In the future film that is penciled in i would like to see someone other than Ron Howard direct, I'm not really a fan. Ramires : Why does the sun come up? Or are the stars just pin holes in the curtain of night, who knows? What I do know is that because you were born different, men will fear you... [url=http://307.pglre.org/][/url] - my lodge Post #18326 Mark GordonMark Gordon Posted 22/04/2010 09:27 Apprentice Group: Forum Members Last Login: 09/05/2010 14:51 Posts: 11, Visits: 61 I found the book ok, just entertainment whilst traveling on the train. It's not a classic just a book about a topic that has always been semi controversial. I also think that "Joe Public" has a thirst for religious stories just look at 'Raiders of the lost ark' ,'Temple of Doom', 'Devils Advocate', 'Kingdom of Heaven', 'National Treasure pt 1&2' the list just goes on and on. On another note this is exactly what Mr Brown wants for all brethren to discuss his book, this is obviously a great way to sell additional books. This is purely my opinion, Mr Brown has become extremely wealthy due to his books, like I said previously the biggest sellers are the ones that have religious undertones. Mark Gordon St Marks Lodge 6969 Post #21240 KevKev Posted 22/04/2010 12:01 Journeyman Group: Forum Members Last Login: Today @ 08:47 Posts: 113, Visits: 452 Would you go see it?Your views?No I'll wait for the DVD, He is an excellent writer, and the films are well made so for me it's a win win Open Book Post #21250 « Prev Topic | Next Topic » 52 posts, Page 5 of 6«««23456»» Reading This Topic Active Users: 0 (0 guests, 0 members, 0 anonymous members) Forum Moderators: TFM Admin, Mike Martin, Stu Thorpe, Tom Cherup Forum Jump... ---------------- Forum Home Search Members List Calendar Who's Online ---------------- Site Announcements |-- Announcements General |-- Greetings to our New Forumites |-- General Masonic Discussion |-- Masonic History (Legend -V- Fact) |-- Ritual - Esoteric & Symbols |-- Travellers' Diary & Dates |-- The Reading/Watching Room |-- The Appendant Degrees and Orders |-- Feminine & Co-Masonry |-- Knobs & Excrescences All times are GMT, Time now is 4:53pm Powered By InstantForum.NET v4.1.4 © 2010 Execution: 0.050. 8 queries. 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Much as they liked to discuss and quote parts of TDC in opposition of us, will the antis take on board what Dan has now said in favour of us?
U.G.L.E.
Lodge of Perseverance 213 Norfolk. (An Atholl Lodge)
I've seen Mike's Balls.....
On another note this is exactly what Mr Brown wants for all brethren to discuss his book, this is obviously a great way to sell additional books. This is purely my opinion, Mr Brown has become extremely wealthy due to his books, like I said previously the biggest sellers are the ones that have religious undertones.
No I'll wait for the DVD, He is an excellent writer, and the films are well made so for me it's a win win
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