Scottish Rite

The Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite is a worldwide Masonic fraternity. The Scottish Rite is one of the two main branches of Freemasonry in which a Master Mason may decide to join for further exposure to Masonic knowledge. The other main branch is the York Rite.

Related Topics:
Masonic - Master Mason - York Rite

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The Scottish Rite claims to build upon the ethical teachings and philosophy of Blue Lodge Masonry through dramatic presentation. To this end, the Rite confers twenty-nine degrees, from the fourth through the thirty-second.

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Notable members of this order include Albert Pike, ,Buzz Aldrin, Bob Dole, John Wayne, and Michael Richards.

Related Topics:
Albert Pike - Buzz Aldrin - Bob Dole - John Wayne - Michael Richards

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