Freemasonry: Masonic history

Throughout the bleakest parts of its history, Freemasonry has been synonymous with devil-worshipping; the very word connotes sinister conspiracies, an underground cabal that, through means unknown and scarcely imaginable to ordinary mortals, can topple governments and manipulate currencies. Masonic doctrine constitutes that no mason can openly rebuke or refute a particular conception, however misleading, and by no means discuss anything openly that might reveal any secret of the fraternity. For this very reason, anti-mason has been allowed to surge to high heights, attacking the fundamental principles and slandering its intentions. Certainly, the code of secrecy among the masons makes it a very difficult task for historians to gather correct evidence or even trace its lineage. Because of this, correct sources of information about Freemasonry are scarce, and most are merely speculative in nature and raise as many questions as they answer. Like many other spiritual organizations, Masonry...