10th Degree: Elu of the Fifteen

04/03/22 • 30 min

Transcripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com.
This episode explores the 10th Degree of the Scottish Rite, "Elu of the Fifteen". The episode begins with a discussion of the mythological setting, where Solomon forms a group of fifteen men to bring justice to the murderers of Hiram Abiff. The episode delves into the teachings of the degree: tolerance, respect for private religious beliefs, and the distinction between Masonry and religion. The hosts discuss the universal moral principles shared across different religions and highlight the importance of education, moral improvement, and charity as Masonic duties. The episode concludes with a philosophical discussion on the nature of truth, tolerance, ambition, and the interconnectedness of all beings, drawing insights from various religious and philosophical perspectives.
This series on the Scottish Rite uses the following primary sources (which you are encouraged to read as well):

Diagrams:

Elu of the Fifteen (engraving by Pierre Mejanel)
Tree of Sin (WayOfTheHermit)

Overview

01:14 Introduction
01:39 Mythological Setting
03:00 Morals & Dogma
03:28 Respect of Private Religious Beliefs
05:01 Freemasonry Preserves Faith, But is Not a Religion
07:42 The Moral and the Good
09:41 The Dangers of Intolerance
11:23 Most Receive Religion At Birth, Not By Choice
14:20 What is Truth?
16:15 Freedom of Religion
17:43 Moral Precepts - Summary
19:39 Education and Moral Improvement
20:46 Charity is a Mason’s Duty
21:56 The Rewards of Persistent and Steady Labor
22:47 Scottish Rite Ritual - Monitor & Guide
24:03 Conclusions

Links:

Persecution of Christians in the Roman Empire (Wikipedia)
Inquisition (History.com)
Martyr (Wikipedia)
Amsterdam Torture Museum
Reformation (Wikipedia)
Martin Luther (Wikipedia)
Salem Witch Trials (History.com)
Seven Deadly Sins (Wikipedia)
Monty Python Spanish Inquisition Part 1 (YouTube)
Zoroastrianism (History.com)
Hávamál (Wikipedia)
The Meaning of Namaste (Yoga Journal)
You Cain’t Whup a Bear (Ed Francisco - AppalachiaBare.com)

04/03/22 • 30 min

Way of the Hermit - 10th Degree: Elu of the Fifteen

Transcript

Introduction (01:14)
Gene: Hello Dave.
David: Hello Gene. How’s it going?
Gene: It is going well my friend. Thank you.
David: Good. Before we get started, I want to remind everyone that Show Notes, Chapter Markers and a Transcript of this (and all) episodes are available on our website - WayOfTheHermit.com. In this episode, we’re discussing the 10th Degree - “Elu of the Fifteen”. Gene, what is the mythological setting of the degree?
Mythologica

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