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Tom Cherup	Posted 24/01/2010 16:00:12
Forum Moderator Group: Moderator Last Login: 2 days ago @ 18:48:26 Posts: 1,482, Visits: 4,691	I noticed on one of the flaps of the book's paper dust jacket two websites one for the book and to other to the author. One offers a blog, I was thinking of informing them that there a two Jurisdictions of Scottish Rite here in the states. I see the Dan Brown lives in the New England Area not far from the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction of Scottish Rite in Lexington, MA. Thought at least he should know. True it's not in Washington, DC nor as eye popping as the Southern Jurisdiction. I never took notice of the House of the Temple till a few years ago. Yes i have been to Scottish Rite outside of my Jurisdiction. As for headquarters I never gave it a thought. Tom Cherup 32° Olive Branch Lodge #542 Dearborn, Michigan Scottish Rite - Valley of Detroit Detroit Masonic Temple - It''s bigger than yours!
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Carlos	Posted 27/01/2010 12:24:44
Apprentice Group: Forum Member Last Login: 30/01/2012 23:25:56 Posts: 99, Visits: 275	Lauderdale (21/01/2010) I will have to look at that part again. Could "Alex Toil" be an anagram? Is the watch one with Masonic Emblems on the dial instead of the usual numbers or marks? I have one like that at home. The letters of Alex Toil can be rearranged to form Leo Taxil as in the Leo Taxil Hoax. :P http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taxil_hoax Real joy comes not from ease or riches or from the praise of men, but from doing something worth wile. -Wilfred T. Grenfell
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eastbeast	Posted 07/02/2010 14:03:51
Journeyman Group: Forum Member Last Login: 02/01/2012 13:21:38 Posts: 117, Visits: 594	Well I've finished the book and enjoyed it as much as The Davinci Code. Much as they liked to discuss and quote parts of TDC in opposition of us, will the antis take on board what Dan has now said in favour of us? __________________________________________ U.G.L.E. Lodge of Perseverance 213 Norfolk. (An Atholl Lodge) Chapter of Perseverance 213 Norwich Conclave 478 OSM I've seen Mike's Balls.....
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Tom Cherup	Posted 07/02/2010 17:35:43
Forum Moderator Group: Moderator Last Login: 2 days ago @ 18:48:26 Posts: 1,482, Visits: 4,691	"The Lost Symbol" - "The Movie" http://www.comingsoon.net/films.php?id=54678 Would you go see it? Your views? Tom Cherup 32° Olive Branch Lodge #542 Dearborn, Michigan Scottish Rite - Valley of Detroit Detroit Masonic Temple - It''s bigger than yours!
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lauderdale	Posted 07/02/2010 18:24:33
Excellent Master Group: Forum Member Last Login: 10/07/2011 06:43:06 Posts: 2,146, Visits: 4,278	Yes I will either go to see this or wait till the DVD comes out and watch it in the comfort of my own home rather than some expensive and uncomfortable cinema.
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Mark Gordon	Posted 22/04/2010 09:27:14
Apprentice Group: Forum Member Last Login: 09/05/2010 14:51:34 Posts: 11, Visits: 61	I found the book ok, just entertainment whilst traveling on the train. It's not a classic just a book about a topic that has always been semi controversial. I also think that "Joe Public" has a thirst for religious stories just look at 'Raiders of the lost ark' ,'Temple of Doom', 'Devils Advocate', 'Kingdom of Heaven', 'National Treasure pt 1&2' the list just goes on and on. On another note this is exactly what Mr Brown wants for all brethren to discuss his book, this is obviously a great way to sell additional books. This is purely my opinion, Mr Brown has become extremely wealthy due to his books, like I said previously the biggest sellers are the ones that have religious undertones. Mark Gordon St Marks Lodge 6969
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Kev	Posted 22/04/2010 12:01:05
Fellow Group: Forum Member Last Login: 27/01/2012 19:54:24 Posts: 218, Visits: 1,336	Would you go see it? Your views? No I'll wait for the DVD, He is an excellent writer, and the films are well made so for me it's a win win;)
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Ashton Lawson	Posted 08/07/2010 15:23:06
Apprentice Group: Forum Member Last Login: 17/09/2010 16:16:54 Posts: 7, Visits: 25	I enjoyed the book, though I thought the ending was a bit drawn out and long-winded. It felt in conclusion that it was almost being ended twice, but getting to the actual ending was the hardest part of the read for me. Ultimately, I thought Dan Brown did justice to Freemasons, though his facts at times were remarkably off. ----------------------------------- Junior Warden & Candidate Instructor Mansfield Lodge #331 in Mansfield, TX, USA
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Tom Cherup	Posted 08/07/2010 19:42:10
Forum Moderator Group: Moderator Last Login: 2 days ago @ 18:48:26 Posts: 1,482, Visits: 4,691	Having read the book I enjoyed it, except for the fact that he (Brown) lives closer the main offices of Northern Jurisdiction of Scottish Rite of which I am a member (Valley of Detroit). Yet he claims the Southern Jurisdiction (The House of The Temple) as the main offices for Freemasonry and Scottish Rite in the US. Tom Cherup 32° Olive Branch Lodge #542 Dearborn, Michigan Scottish Rite - Valley of Detroit Detroit Masonic Temple - It''s bigger than yours!
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