Mormonism & Freemasonry
Mormonism
Restoration Church Sites:
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints- The home page of the Mormon church headquartered at Salt Lake City, Utah. Note: As of March 5, 2001 this church now officially prefers not to be called Mormon, Latter-day Saint, or LDS, but rather "The Church of Jesus Christ."
The Community of Christ- Home page of the Mormon church headquartered at Independence, Missouri. Formerly known as The Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints or RLDS Church, their name officially changed on April 6, 2001.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints- Home page of the Mormon church (Strangite) headquartered at Independence, Missouri.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints- Home page of the Mormon church (Strangite) headquartered at Burlington, VT. The Brother (Mormon/Strangite-Mason) that brought this site to my attention said that the Strangite church above is a "splinter group." Since I am unqualified to make a value judgment on these matter, I happily include both.
The True & Living Church of Jesus Christ of Saints of the Last Days- This orthodox Mormon church is located in Manti, Utah. (This is a mirror of the original site. The official site was shut down by the leadership of this church.)
Church of Christ- Home page of another Mormon church (Temple Lot) also headquartered at Independence, Missouri.
Information on Latter Day Saint Movements- "This page deals with Latter Day Saint Movement (Restoration Theology) religions--that is, the religions that trace their origin to Joseph Smith Junior and his prophetic experiences between 1820 and 1844--and related organizations." Fascinating site with information on many obscure Mormon groups Compiled by David Bowie.
Reference:
Centerplace Library- This is a searchable online reference library. Contains, among other things, early church periodicals such as Evening & Morning Star, Times & Seasons and Messenger & Advocate. Sponsored by the RLDS (Community of Christ) Church.
The Lives of Early Mormons- A collection of journals, diaries, biographies and autobiographies of some early Mormons & others who knew the Prophet Joseph and/or some of his contemporaries.
Mormon Classics Library- A very nice collection of rare historic texts relating to Mormonism put together by Dale Broadhurst at sidneyrigdon.com. Includes writings from Oliver Cowdery, John Bennett, Sidney Rigdon, William Law and Parley P. Pratt- just to name a few. A lot of work has gone into this site and it is still under construction!
The Spalding Studies Library- Another very nice collection of rare historic texts relating to Mormonism put together by Dale Broadhurst, this time at Spalding Studies. This collection focuses on the Solomon Spalding Authorship Theory for the Book of Mormon.
Historical Research:
Mormon Origins- "The purpose of this Web Site is to make available historical information and/or documents relating to Mormon origins." Created by H. Michael Marquardt, Author and Research Consultant, Latter-day Saint History. Highly recommended!!! Mormon Central- Mormon Central was also created under the direction of H. Michael Marquardt: "We intend to provide through high standards of scholarship material that will assist and make understandable some areas in the field of Mormon studies. Mormon Central provides open and honest inquiry." Contains various resources for historical research and Mormon scholarship. Also highly recommended!!!
Mormon Scripture Studies- Brent Lee Metcalfe's experimental e-Journal of critical thought and scholarly resources on the foundations of Mormonism. Mr. Metcalfe's paper, "Whence and Whether the Five Points of Fellowship?" appears by permission on the Articles Page of this site.
Miscellaneous:
Kolob Order- The Kolob Order is a group of Mormon Masons residing in France... New!
Restoration.Org- Hands down, the best place on the web for information on and links to various movements associated with Joseph Smith, Mormonism & the restoration. Created by John Haijcek of Independence, MO.
Alternative, Radical and/or Controversial:
Mormonism and Thelema- "Dedicated to elucidating the genuine esoteric elements of the legacy of Joseph Smith, at the core of which lie Egyptian, Qabalic, gnostic, hermetic and Masonic tenets and suggestions." Link updated 3/25/2001.
The Mormon Temple Endowment Homepage- This page discusses, in a frank manner, the temple ceremonies of the Latter-day Saint (Mormon) Church.
A Guide to Controversial Mormon Resources on the Internet- Self explanatory. Alphabetical index of links on a variety of topics from James David's A Close Look at Mormonism.
freemasonry
General Information:
Freemasonry FAQ's- Good place for general questions about Freemasons & Freemasonry.
A Page About Freemasonry- Another good general information site.
Miscellaneous Masonic Bodies:
Supreme Council, 33°, Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Southern Jurisdiction, USA- Home page of the Supreme Council of the Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite, Southern Jurisdiction.
Wasatch Lodge No. 1, F & A M - Home page of Wasatch Lodge No. 1, Free and Accepted Masons, located in Salt Lake City, Utah. Wasatch Lodge No. 1 was the lodge of late Mormon-Mason scholar, Brother Mervin B. Hogan. We have several of Brother Hogan's papers on the ARTICLES page of this site. This lodge has been kind enough to link THE MASONIC MORONI on their site.
South Carolina Masonic Bodies:
Fort Jackson Lodge No. 374, A.F.M.- Located in the capital city of South Carolina, the web site of my home lodge. Created by Brother Peter J. Ladd, it's a beautiful site and worth visiting.
Grand Lodge of Ancient Free Masons of South Carolina- The home page of the Grand Lodge from whence I hail.
South Carolina Scottish Rite- Home page of the Scottish Rite, Orient of South Carolina with information the various Valleys in the State.
South Carolina York Rite- Home page of the York Rite Bodies of South Carolina with links to the Chapter, Council, & Commandery.
South Carolina Masonic Research Society- Home page of the "Masonic research society subordinate to the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free Masons of South Carolina with the object, and for the purpose, of diffusing the true principles of Freemasonry by promoting, fostering, and conducting Masonic research and spreading Masonic Light."
Research & Scholarship:
The Regius Manuscript- This link contains a translation of the oldest known Masonic document, c.1390 C.E.
Pietre Stones- Site with various resources including essays, art & music associated with Freemasonry. A wealth of scholarly information!!!
A Masonic Library- A collection of various works including Anderson's Constitutions, one of the most influential texts of modern Freemasonry.
The Philalethes Society- The home page of one of the best and longest living Masonic Research Societies in the world. Since 1928, this society has been shedding "light and truth" through its journals, books, and other publications...
Anti-Masonry Points of View- "There's something here for anyone who has heard or read stories about the 'evils' of Masons and their organization and who wants to see what all the fuss is about. There's also information here which should help Masons better understand why they might be criticized for their involvement. Finally, there's detailed information about Masonry for those seeking to understand the organization itself." There is even a section on Mormonism & Freemasonry. Very highly recommended site!!!
OTHER SITES OF INTEREST:
GoMasonry.com- A Masonic search engine. Also arranges Masonic sites categorically.
Masonic Graphics- Compiled by Bro. Paul M. Bessel, this site contains various links to Masonic graphics, clip-art, &c. If you can't find it here, it probably doesn't exist!!!
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