It's striking how similar this Mormon temple ritual is to Freemasonry (e.g. the square and compass, knocking three times, answering secret questions):
I wonder if there's any relation? I wouldn't be surprised if Joseph Smith and/or other Mormons borrowed copiously from Freemasonry.
Indeed there is a connection. Check out Jerald and Sandra Tanner's Mormonism: Shadow or Reality?
ReplyDeleteThanks, Brian! Much appreciated. I'll take a look.
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