Throughout history, masonry, despite the various names it has assumed, has been a beacon in the darkness. In the future it will continue as it has in the past. Civilizations come and go, culture changes with the wind, the more things change, the more they stay the same. Mankind has taken a five thousand year journey to achieve the level of freedom and liberty we have today. Many of the advances have been due to the efforts of the "Keepers of the Light", "Star People", Knights Templars, Masons, etc. who safe guarded the secrets of universal truths even in the world's darkest hours. No one knows what actually happened three or four thousands of years ago. Much of history wasn't written down, much that was has been changed by social warriors with their own opinion of what actually occurred, or to further their own agenda. Did Jesus really die on the cross, were there two Jesus's? Did Jesus live and travel to France and live out his life with Mary and a daughter? Did Sarah have descendants who helped in the founding of America? In the general scheme of things, does it really matter? It's time we start thinging about the message, and not being concerned so much about the messenger. All religions and cultures have basically the same legends, and a spiritual messenger, Jesus, Buddha, Confuscus, shamans, medicine men, etc, and they all convey the same message. So what if the story isn't one hundred percent accurate or true, it's the message that is conveyed that is important. We all still believe in Santa Claus.
About the Author: Growing up on a dairy farm in rural southeastern Indiana, Gary was raised in a conservative Christian environment and looked forward to a life much like his ancestors had lived. The two car garage, white picket fence and 2.5 kids was his life's dream. Due to some twists of fate his life changed suddenly and a different path was taken. At this time, he began to question everything he was brought up to believe, his political views, his religious and spiritual beliefs and every value society places on us as members of the human race. During his Vision Quest, which lead him to Egypt, Australia, the Canary Islands, Belize and most of the United States, he reevaluated and examined everything he believed in. Having always had an interest in things of a spiritual and esoteric nature this was without question a predetermined path. Through and because of his interest in photography he was able to study and document many ancient cultures throughout the world, in particular the Australian Aborigine, the Maya, and the Ancient Egyptians. Although his travels have changed his perception of life and many of the spiritual values he once held, one belief remains unchanged. His belief in the basic conservative core values of life that have been carried down through the ages from time immemorial. Those same core values that led to the founding of our great country and are instilled in our sacred documents, The Bill of Rights, The Declaration of Independence, and the United States Constitution. His belief in a Supreme Being or God have not faltered. In spite of this, he has found there is much more to life than conventional wisdom leads us to believe. Time and time again history has shown that when a people or civilization fall from a belief in their God and basic common sense values, their way of life ceases to be. Let's not let that happen to us. To contact Gary: www.journeysthrulife.com. Email: journeysthrulife@gmail.com.