Benjamin Franklin - Freemason

This video explores the profound relationship between Benjamin Franklin and Freemasonry, arguing that Masonic principles were integral to his life and accomplishments. It traces Franklin's rapid rise within the Masonic ranks, highlighting his contributions to Masonic literature, particularly his publication of The Constitutions of the Freemasons, the first such book printed in America. The author emphasizes the congruence between Franklin's personal philosophy-exemplified by his "Thirteen Virtues"-and Masonic ideals of self-improvement, brotherhood, and service to humanity. Finally, the video showcases how these values manifested in Franklin's public life, from his civic initiatives to his diplomatic successes, ultimately concluding that Franklin's legacy serves as an enduring example of Masonic principles in action.

[@salajangheorghe1284]

In primary school (grades 1-4) we had a teacher who took care of us as if we were his children. Many times he told us stories so fascinating that no one moved in class. One of the stories was Benjamin Franklin's childhood. Starting from this episode, I did not realize that my life had entered an incredible path: that of the burning desire for knowledge. My father died when I was two years old and my mother worked hard and could barely raise us. Knowing the story of Benjamin Franklin's life, he told me only this: so... it is possible! With limited formal education, Benjamin Franklin was effectively self-taught and spent a significant portion of his early years working with newspapers, going on to become one of the founding fathers of the United States.

[@salajangheorghe1284]

The video is so well done that it's like we traveled back in time and lived those times with them. An exceptional achievement for which I thank you from the bottom of my heart.

[@Fez4ever]

As a FreeMason and a man Im very grateful for this video especially as he was my 2nd cousin 8 times removed through the Foldger family. I'll be recommending this video to my lodge and other local lodges.

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Simply OUTSTANDING Sir! OUTSTANDING!!

[@salajangheorghe1284]

After this story, the most beautiful childhood memory is related to the moment when - after many attempts, I managed to fly a... paper kite! No one had seen anything like this before and this event marked my entire life, becoming an assiduous self-taught. If I were a Fellowcraft and given the task of looking after some Entered Apprentices, I would start with Benjamin Franklin's life story: Without the burning desire for knowledge and self-improvement, there can be no way of moral and spiritual development. Someone once told me that by "burning for knowledge" I should understand that it is similar to the situation where the risk of drowning is imminent and if you don't breathe, you will drown! Such a burning desire for knowledge should also be felt by an Entered Apprentices

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