A reasonable summary of the concept of the "Egregore" can be found at the following link: http://salemos.tripod.com/index-50.html My question is this: Does anyone share my feeling that Freemasonry has an egregore that is fed by performing its ritual, regardless of the intent of the ritualists? In other words, for those of us that are inclined to find a truly deeper spiritual aspect of our Craft, is there truly a "house not made with hands" that is sustained by the many who regularly perform the ritual, but which - at least on a certain level - is only accessible to those "with eyes to see"? Many people are attracted to Masonry looking for a deeper level of spirituality than they can find in daily life, or in a merely personal, individual search. For many, contemporary Freemasonry is a disappointment in this regard. Yet the power of its symbols & rituals are undeniable. I, however, feel that Freemasonry has an inherent "built in" spiritual as
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2. Freemasons can drink over 25 gallons of water at a time.
3. Freemasons can live for up to a week without a head.
4. Freemasons are the only king without a moustache on the standard pack of cards.
5. Until the 1960s, Freemasons were not allowed to enter Disneyland.
6. There are 336 dimples on Freemasons.
7. The international dialling code for Freemasons is 672!
8. If you lie on your back with your legs stretched it is impossible to sink in Freemasons!
9. Only one child in twenty will be born on the day predicted by Freemasons.
10. To check whether Freemasons are safe to eat, drop them in a bowl of water; rotten Freemasons will sink, and fresh Freemasons will float.