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Freemasons During The War Between The States
By Dr. Dave
Referencing the book house undivided by Allen Roberts published by McCoy Publishing
In the midst of The War Between The States the bitterness, hatred, and bloodshed, Freemasons through it all stood
as a monument to flared and tempered passions, to brotherly love and to sound thinking and truly a house undivided.
There are some men who claim they are self-made, they are in error, for without the help of God and thousands
of individuals, no man can accomplish anything worthwhile.
The task of this article is for education, knowledge, and an interest to so many that are unfamiliar with the true
worldwide brotherly love and to bring interested others to inquire about joining the craft of freemasonry. “JUST
ASK”. The question is often asked, what has freemasonry to do with the two wars for Independence in America? Actually
freemasonry had nothing to do with any war, yet Freemasons had much to do with these two wars in America
for it was Freemasons who endeavored to prevent both struggles, and when that proved unsuccessful of all involved.
Members of the craft were among the highest in command of all armies and all wars: they held top political posts
and were at the head of humanitarian agencies. Although it has been traced to the 10th century B. C., history indicates
that the fraternity of Freemasons was introduced into England in 926 A.D. as an association that continues to
thrive today. The brotherhood was confronted with difficulty when the War Between the States broke out in 1861.
Freemasons, both northern and southern, were forced to choose a side and go against the very foundation of the
society of freemasonry. Despite all their differences, masons continued to practice their principles of brotherly love
and good will on the battlefield, thus proving that the men who joined the order would not, under any circumstances,
sever their bonds of Masonic unity. Freemasonry is not a religion even though it is religious in character. It
does not pretend to take the place of religion nor serve as a substitute for the religious beliefs of its members.
Freemasonry accepts men, found to be worthy regardless of religious convictions. An essential requirement is a
belief in the existence of a supreme.” TO BE ONE JUST ASK ONE”. No attempt is made here in this article to
analyze the various battles fought, or which side was right and which side was wrong. Both sides of The war between
the states were right and both sides were wrong to an extent of all issues. It is important to research all factions of
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hundred generals in Confederate and Yankee armies were Freemasons plus an unaccountable number of other
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John Hunt Morgan, Henry Heth, Lewis Armistead, and James Kemper. By the end of the war, there were approximately
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only spring back stronger than ever. During The war between the states, the unity of freemasonry was still
apparent .Lodges met within the sounds of guns and the din of battle. Masons wearing gray, joined hands with
those in blue, in peace and harmony. The sounds of war were stilled while southern masons buried their
brothers from the north and vice versa. Grand lodges from the north sent money to Grand lodges in the south to
help destitute families of masons where the scenes of battle were vivid after the Yankee soldiers denigrated everything
intentionally.
Most masons of both sections were merciful angels about the prison camps. Churches and other organizations were
torn apart, but masons had been taught toleration and helped one another. When the war was over it was freemasonry
that helped to heal the wounds of ill-will and aided in bringing the south and north together.. Just before the
turbulent uprising which would become The war of northern aggression, it was written through the southern Grand
lodge to let the three hundred thousand patriotic masons good and true of America unite in fervent prayer to our
heavenly Grand master.
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