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If you're serious, do a newspaper search on UK papers from the last thirty years. Then read up on God's Banker, Alberto Calvi, and P2 in Italy - although in theory, P2 was never an official lodge.
The Brotherhood is regarded with some derision in masonic circles. At least in public. There are quite a lot of books about Masonry written by Masons which are at least accurate as to the rituals, which can be found through rare books dealers.
Remember, though, that there are any number of masonries on sale to the global public, and each of them has a separate claim to be the only real one. Also that there are sub-orders such as Mark and the Ark Mariners (!), and the Rose Cross.
It's all very, very silly. It may also be home to altrusim, paternalist charity, and self-interest. Certainly the Midlands Special Police Group and much of the judiciary have some explaining to do. |
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