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Post by a on Jul 31, 2005 17:32:42 GMT
I have been reading "Voodoo Truth and Fantasy" by Laennec Hurbon.
P31 and 41 offer some interesting insights into the influence of Freemasonry in Saint-Domingue in the 18th Century when Masonic lodges were established.
In essence freed slaves were admitted as members, though planters tried to prevent Masonic principles taking too much hold. It is noted that Freemasonry also had an influence on the mythology of the lives of slaves.
To me this illustrates well the concept of Masonic light flowing out into the community. The freed men who joined no doubt benefited from the tools, but the light also spilled over into the wider slave community.
Does anyone have any more information on this specific episode of Masonic history?
Making assumptions from the text it would appear that it was French based Freemasonry that shone in this regard.
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ricardo
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Post by ricardo on Aug 2, 2005 0:13:30 GMT
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Post by a on Aug 2, 2005 9:37:05 GMT
thank you
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