The global power of freemasonry - Gnostic Liberation Front

cost 750 francs each (Ghislaine Ottenheimer and Renaud Lecadre,
"Les freres invisibles", Paris, 2001, p. 94).
Masonic corruption has its own signs. The sign of recognition for
the first degree, the degree of the apprentice, consists of placing the
hand across the throat with four fingers clenched and the thumb at a
right angle and then drawing the hand from left to right, as if
cutting one's throat. This is also called "the throat sign" and
symbolizes that the brother would rather have his throat cut than
reveal any of the secrets of freemasonry.
For the journeyman's degree, the right hand is laid upon the heart.
The hand is rounded, as if to grab the heart. At the same time, the
left forearm is raised with an open hand. This means: May my heart
be torn out if I betray the secrets.
In the third degree, the masters' degree, the right hand with
pointing thumb is placed on the left side of the abdomen at the
height of the navel. Anyone who betrays freemasonry will die in this
manner.
These signs of recognition are described by many sources. There
are several signs of recognition for the highest degree, which
outsiders are unaware of. One of these consists of placing the index
and ring finger of the right hand across the lips three times in
succession. This shows that one has been informed of the most
important secrets.
The masons recognize each other by asking simple questions like
"What is the time?", "How old are you?". If you answer: "Half past
nine" or "fifty years", this shows that you are not a brother. One is
supposed to answer: "There is no time any longer" or "I am very old".
You can also show that you are a brother by asking: "Do you also
work day and night?"
Those who have not attained the master's degree do not have the
right to visit other lodges. They must obey their master and everyone
possessing a higher degree than themselves.
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