Royal Arch Purple Degree and Masonic Initiation compared

In the unpublished draft to the ‘History of the Royal Arch Purple Order’ book, the Order explains how the Royal Arch Purple degree was developed from the “three pre-1800 degrees.” They also outline the general content of the degree and compare it to that of Freemasonry. They state that: “There are at least twelve points in the one that can be found in the other.” They list them as (1) “The preparation of a candidate.” (2) “The taking of an obligation.” (3) “The penalties.” (4) “The method of gaining entrance.” (5) “The hostile reception.” (6) “The entrance pass.” (7) “The testing of a candidate.” (8) “The act of circumambulation.” (9) The “interruption on each circuit.” (10) “The five points of fellowship.” (11) “The three steps.” (12) “The revelation of the true light of understanding.”

It is not surprising that this revealing passage was conveniently omitted from the published Royal Arch Purple book.

Read a detailed exposure of the Royal Arch Purple by W P Malcomson:

Topics

The History of the Orange Order The Royal Arch Purple oath Properly Prepared A hostile reception The Five Points of Fellowship Riding the goat The Orange Order Blood Curdling Penalties Mystical enlightenment A false hope Symbolism

Appendices

• What should a Royal Arch Purple man do?
• Unsaved reader
• Specimen Resignation Letter
• Wiccan Witchcraft revealed and compared to Freemasonry.
• The Royal Arch Purple compared to Freemasonry
• The Mormon link
• Largest Grand lodge opinion poll on Arch Purple degree

Royal Arch Purple push-back

Evangelical Truth response to Former Independent Orange Grand Master’s attack on Behind Closed Doors.
Biblical response to Rev. Ron Johnstone (Royal Arch Purple spokesman): Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6
Grand Chaplain to the Grand Orange Lodge of England JRG Harvey book in response to Behind Closed Doors: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4.

Evangelical Truth debate with Independent Orange Institution

Ulster Christian review of Behind Closed Doors
The response of George Dawson (Imperial Grand Master of the Independent Orange Institution).
Readers response (including the author of ‘Behind Closed Doors’ – Paul Malcomson).
Second response of George Dawson (Imperial Grand Master of the Independent Orange Institution).
Evangelical Truth reply to George Dawson

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