Comments for Mike Cook's 2 Cents http://www.michaeldeancook.com/blog Giving a Rat's Behind Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:43:19 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 Comment on What does the “G” in the Freemason logo stand for? by Mike http://www.michaeldeancook.com/blog/what-does-the-g-in-the-freemason-logo-stand-for/comment-page-1#comment-4067 Mike Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:43:19 +0000 http://www.michaeldeancook.com/blog/?p=24#comment-4067 @Jeremiah. Yeah, I know. That was mentioned earlier. I thought I had changed it, but I guess not. @Jeremiah. Yeah, I know. That was mentioned earlier. I thought I had changed it, but I guess not.

]]> Comment on What does the “G” in the Freemason logo stand for? by Jeremiah http://www.michaeldeancook.com/blog/what-does-the-g-in-the-freemason-logo-stand-for/comment-page-1#comment-4066 Jeremiah Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:28:14 +0000 http://www.michaeldeancook.com/blog/?p=24#comment-4066 The D on a coin stands for Denver The D on a coin stands for Denver

]]> Comment on What does the “G” in the Freemason logo stand for? by HIRAM http://www.michaeldeancook.com/blog/what-does-the-g-in-the-freemason-logo-stand-for/comment-page-1#comment-4009 HIRAM Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:01:17 +0000 http://www.michaeldeancook.com/blog/?p=24#comment-4009 Guys, the G has many meanings in freemasonry, but depending on which constitution you belong to you will find the answer will vary. I'm an English constitution Freemason, and as our brethren progress from degree to degree, it takes on a new meaning. 1st degree it is referred to Great Architect of the universe, in the 2nd it refers to Grand Geometrician of the Universe, and in the 3rd degree it refers to the Most High, basically a very neutral reference to your God whoever your God might be. As freemasonry is accepting of all faiths, this is an attempt to cover all bases, and not to alienate anyone. It has another meaning which I am not allowed to tell you,but if you join freemasonry and complete all these degrees, you will eventually get the chance to be installed in the chair of King Solomon. Upon reaching this office, a new secret word is revealed to you, which surprise, surprise begins with a G. You will not find this ancient word anywhere on the internet, or at least not on any freemason's website, as it is very important in the ritual of all Excellent Masons. We keep this word very closely guarded. So if you really want to know more, you need to approach your local masonic centre and ask to join. Once a member you will soon learn there are many secret arts, hidden mysteries and other great and invaluable privileges. I've already said too much!! Stop asking questions and start finding out how to join. www.ugle.org.uk Guys, the G has many meanings in freemasonry, but depending on which constitution you belong to you will find the answer will vary. I’m an English constitution Freemason, and as our brethren progress from degree to degree, it takes on a new meaning. 1st degree it is referred to Great Architect of the universe, in the 2nd it refers to Grand Geometrician of the Universe, and in the 3rd degree it refers to the Most High, basically a very neutral reference to your God whoever your God might be. As freemasonry is accepting of all faiths, this is an attempt to cover all bases, and not to alienate anyone. It has another meaning which I am not allowed to tell you,but if you join freemasonry and complete all these degrees, you will eventually get the chance to be installed in the chair of King Solomon. Upon reaching this office, a new secret word is revealed to you, which surprise, surprise begins with a G. You will not find this ancient word anywhere on the internet, or at least not on any freemason’s website, as it is very important in the ritual of all Excellent Masons. We keep this word very closely guarded. So if you really want to know more, you need to approach your local masonic centre and ask to join. Once a member you will soon learn there are many secret arts, hidden mysteries and other great and invaluable privileges. I’ve already said too much!! Stop asking questions and start finding out how to join. http://www.ugle.org.uk

]]> Comment on What does the “G” in the Freemason logo stand for? by Mike N http://www.michaeldeancook.com/blog/what-does-the-g-in-the-freemason-logo-stand-for/comment-page-1#comment-3725 Mike N Wed, 27 Jan 2010 13:44:59 +0000 http://www.michaeldeancook.com/blog/?p=24#comment-3725 In Irish Freemasonry there is a degree for Past Masters which relate to the true meaning of the symbol G. I am not a Irish Past Master and if I were I wouldn't tell you want it means. Like other posting I have heard the various descriptions: 1. God. 2. Geometry. 3. Gnosis. 4. The third letter of the Hebrew alphabet. ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gimel ) It might be a combination of the above. But maybe to find the true understanding of what the symbol G means, you might need to appreciate that its a symbol not a letter. In Irish Freemasonry there is a degree for Past Masters which relate to the true meaning of the symbol G.

I am not a Irish Past Master and if I were I wouldn’t tell you want it means.

Like other posting I have heard the various descriptions:
1. God.
2. Geometry.
3. Gnosis.
4. The third letter of the Hebrew alphabet. ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gimel )

It might be a combination of the above.

But maybe to find the true understanding of what the symbol G means, you might need to appreciate that its a symbol not a letter.

]]> Comment on What does the “G” in the Freemason logo stand for? by admin http://www.michaeldeancook.com/blog/what-does-the-g-in-the-freemason-logo-stand-for/comment-page-1#comment-3267 admin Wed, 07 Oct 2009 19:08:17 +0000 http://www.michaeldeancook.com/blog/?p=24#comment-3267 To Don Keeballs: You realize I have to approve your comments, right? To Don Keeballs: You realize I have to approve your comments, right?

]]> Comment on Being a Utah Utes Fooball Fan in 2009 (and a BYU tidbit) by Steve Jackson http://www.michaeldeancook.com/blog/being-a-utah-utes-fooball-fan-in-2009-and-a-byu-tidbit/comment-page-1#comment-3171 Steve Jackson Thu, 03 Sep 2009 19:43:12 +0000 http://www.michaeldeancook.com/blog/?p=50#comment-3171 Yeah...I agree with Jeff, Oregon is going to kill Utah. And by kill, I mean that they will be murdered. And by murdered, I mean that they will no longer be living after the game. Yeah…I agree with Jeff, Oregon is going to kill Utah. And by kill, I mean that they will be murdered. And by murdered, I mean that they will no longer be living after the game.

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]]> Comment on Play Old-School Sierra Games Online! by Mike http://www.michaeldeancook.com/blog/play-old-school-sierra-games-online/comment-page-1#comment-2721 Mike Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:27:35 +0000 http://www.michaeldeancook.com/blog/?p=44#comment-2721 Yeah. Perv. Yeah. Perv.

]]> Comment on Play Old-School Sierra Games Online! by SkiMoab (Dave) http://www.michaeldeancook.com/blog/play-old-school-sierra-games-online/comment-page-1#comment-2719 SkiMoab (Dave) Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:03:47 +0000 http://www.michaeldeancook.com/blog/?p=44#comment-2719 They have Leisure Suit Larry in the Land of the lounge Lizards! They have Leisure Suit Larry in the Land of the lounge Lizards!

]]> Comment on What does the “G” in the Freemason logo stand for? by Tony from the Bronx http://www.michaeldeancook.com/blog/what-does-the-g-in-the-freemason-logo-stand-for/comment-page-1#comment-2625 Tony from the Bronx Fri, 10 Jul 2009 06:43:43 +0000 http://www.michaeldeancook.com/blog/?p=24#comment-2625 Coins are minted, not printed, in Denver, not Detroit. Givin you the heads-up! Coins are minted, not printed, in Denver, not Detroit.

Givin you the heads-up!

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