Before “accepted” and “speculative” members who were neither stonemasons nor architect were allowed to join the craft, it operated for centuries as a professional guild.
From the World
Freemasonry, What Is It Exactly? 1. Rosicrucian Antecedents
Controversies about Freemasonry often ignore the context and circumstances of its origins. At a time of deep social transformation, the legend of the Rosy Cross was born.
The Unification Church Case in Japan: A Legal Analysis. 5. Right to Proselytize and Solicit Donations
The right to conduct missionary activities and ask for donations is a necessary part of freedom of religion or belief. Unduly restricting it violates international law.
Two Gifts from Ivan Aguéli: Sufi, Anarchist, Theosophist, Painter
A museum in Sala and a book on his magazine “Il Convito” help understanding the different aspects of the extraordinary career of the Swedish artist.
The Unification Church Case in Japan: A Legal Analysis. 4. Biased Tort Cases
The government relies on 32 civil court cases, whose decisions were tainted by prejudices against the UC. Some condoned the criminal practice of deprogramming.
The Unification Church Case in Japan: A Legal Analysis. 3: “Public Welfare” and “Social Norms”
Violations of vaguely indicated social standards do not justify limitations of freedom of religion or belief under article 18.3 ICCPR.
The Unification Church Case in Japan: A Legal Analysis. 2: “Prescribed by Law”
The Japanese government’s limitations of the church’s religious freedom are not among those authorized by Article 18.3 of the ICCPR.
The Unification Church Case in Japan: A Legal Analysis. 1: Introduction
By filing for dissolution of the religious corporation, the Japanese government clearly violated international law.
Eritrea and Justice Long Delayed: Jehovah’s Witnesses and a Somber 30th Anniversary
On October 25, 1994, a presidential decree stripped members of the religious organization of Eritrean citizenship and inaugurated decades of persecution.
Paintings from Another World: Spirit Painting and “Precipitated” Art
Spiritualist mediums claimed that in their presence works of art appeared on previously blank canvas or paper without the intervention of human hands.