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They existed among the ancient Egyptians, Hin doos, Grecians, Romans, and probably among nearly all the pagan nations of antiquity. This fact, how ever, is neither proof of their utility nor of their harmlessness. Slavery, despotism, cruelty, drunken ness, falsehood, and all sorts of sins and crimes have been practiced from time immemorial, but are none the less to be reprobated on that account. 2. The facts that these associations had no existence among the I sraelites, who, alone of all the ancient nations, enjoyed the light of Divine revelation, and that they originated and flourished among the heathen, who were vain in their imaginations ;whose foolish heart was darkened, and whom God gave up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts (R om.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book raises valid concerns regarding secret societies, questioning their antiquated and secretive nature. The author, drawing comparisons to ancient mystery cults, highlights the potential for societies like Freemasons and Odd Fellows to corrupt and abuse their power. Moreover, the book criticizes the societies' exclusivity and shallow claims of benevolence, as they often exclude worthy individuals based on arbitrary criteria while denying benefits to those in need. The book advocates for transparency, inclusivity, and genuine charitable practices, suggesting that secret societies should either reform or face irrelevance. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781440065156_0
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