The use of the skull and bones symbol in the organization of the Illuminati is believed to be derived from the Freemasons. Members of the Freemasons also promote service to charity and to helping those who are less fortunate. The Freemasons reject material wealth, and instead espouse the principles of brotherly love, relief and truth (similarly paralleled in the French revolutionary slogan of liberté, fraternité, égalité). In addition, the Freemasons use this symbol of the skull and crossed bones to represent the transience of the material world. Because Jesus’ blood absolved the sin of his followers, the blood he shed during his death on the cross represents resurrection and everlasting life. The crossed bones on the other hand, represent the manner in which Jesus died, on the cross.
This meaning can be linked to the crucifixion of Jesus, which took place at Golgotha, “The Place of the Skull”, as represented by the emblem of the skull. As such, the skull and crossed bones emblem is representative of rebirth. Members of the Freemasons use the skull and bones symbol during initiation ceremonies. The esoteric organization of the Freemasons is one secret society that uses the symbol of the human skull and the crossed bones as part of its emblematic culture. The Freemasons and the Skull and Bones Symbol This symbol is used by a variety of secret societies in order to denote meanings that are distinct to these societies. The secret symbol of the skull and bones is one such symbol. Historically, symbols have held particular importance to those who use them in order to convey a particular meaning, or in order to reflect a principle or belief system that is pertinent to their culture, belief system or values.
Secret Societies and Their Use of Skull and Bones Emblem
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