-Caveat Lector- We've discussed American and British Freemasonry at length on the list. I thought some of you might find it interesting to learn of the influence of Freemasonry in Mexico. For a few short years, I was teaching in Puebla, Mexico, a beautiful colonial city approximately seventy-five miles southeast of Mexico City. On my days off, I loved to explore the Polafox library located on the Zocalo, a tree-lined plaza in the heart of the old city. It was in this plaza that General Winfield Scott bivouacked his troops prior to his assault on Mexico City during the Mexican War. The Polafox is a beautiful library-- old leather bound books lined the high walls. The building had been constructed in the sixteenth century, long before the Puritans had landed in the New World. The library contains some of the earliest records of the Roman Catholic Church in the Americas...records of the indigenous people, historical accounts of the creation of Spanish America and other information that would delight any antiquarian. I managed to find references to the 'Alumbristas,' a secretive group that had been condemned by the Church for their heretical views. There wasn't much information on this group but it piqued my interest. Curious about the possibility that Freemasonry might have played a formative role in the history of Mexico, I made some discreet inquiries at the University of Puebla. To my surprise, I learned that many of the professors proudly sported Masonic rings..and one professor proudly informed me that every progressive impulse in Mexico was the direct result of Masonic efforts. After a little research, I discovered that Father Hidalgo, of "El Grito" fame, the revered patriot who led the first call for revolt against Spanish rule, was a Freemason. It was rumored that Hidalgo and his friends practiced satanic rituals in secret meetings prior to the revolt against Spain. Hidalgo would be executed for his role in the independence movement. We do know that the revolt against Spanish rule was led by members of the nobility who were also in touch with their North American and European Masonic counterparts. By the end of the nineteenth century, Masonic lodges were flourishing in every major city in Mexico. Many of the "scientificos," individuals who were interested in instituting European and American ideas in Mexico, were Freemasons. Interestingly, the Bush family, through their Texas associations and Zapata oil, have many connections with Mexico. It's clear that Freemasonry is very much a global affair. DECLARATION & DISCLAIMER ========== CTRL is a discussion and informational exchange list. Proselyzting propagandic screeds are not allowed. Substance�not soapboxing! These are sordid matters and 'conspiracy theory', with its many half-truths, misdirections and outright frauds is used politically by different groups with major and minor effects spread throughout the spectrum of time and thought. That being said, CTRL gives no endorsement to the validity of posts, and always suggests to readers; be wary of what you read. CTRL gives no credeence to Holocaust denial and nazi's need not apply. Let us please be civil and as always, Caveat Lector. ======================================================================== Archives Available at: http://home.ease.lsoft.com/archives/CTRL.html http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ ======================================================================== To subscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SUBSCRIBE CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To UNsubscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SIGNOFF CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Om
