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In this conversation, Mark Lambert interviews Michael Hichborn, the president of the Lepanto Institute (https://www.lepantoin.org/wp/) about the history and condemnation of Freemasonry. They discuss the naturalistic and gnostic ideologies of Freemasonry, as well as its connection to socialism. They also explore the recent dialogue between the Catholic Church and Freemasonry, particularly the efforts to rehabilitate Freemasonry. The conversation highlights the incompatibility between Freemasonry and Catholicism, as well as the infiltration of Freemasonry in power structures. They emphasize the importance of understanding the Church's teachings on Freemasonry and the need to remain vigilant against its influence.
Chapters
00:00
Introduction to Michael Hichborn and the Lepanto Institute
01:34
The History and Condemnation of Freemasonry
06:11
Connection Between Freemasonry and Socialism
09:16
Dialogue Between the Catholic Church and Freemasonry
13:29
Cardinal Coco Palmerio's Efforts to Rehabilitate Freemasonry
17:39
Equivalence Between Masonry and Catholicism
19:35
Different Levels and Lodges of Freemasonry
26:28
Infiltration of Freemasonry in Power Structures
35:45
The Magisterium and Pope Francis' Role
38:36
The Church's Duty to Inform and the Problem with Masonry
41:02
Attempts to Normalize Freemasonry