(by Sylviana Hamdani , The Jakarta Post, June 21, 2022)
Many mysteries surround Freemasonry. The reportedly secret society has been rumored to be made up of devil worshippers who conduct wild orgies within their rituals. Members are said to be high-ranking officials surreptitiously working together for a certain grand design. There may be little to no truth behind these rumors. But this organization used to flourish in Indonesia. And their legacies still stand in major cities in the country, including Jakarta, offering a glimpse into the highly exclusive fraternity.
“Freemasonry is actually an organization aimed at building character,” Sam Ardi, historian and Freemasonry researcher, said during a phone interview on May 27. Their teachings run across all SARA [ethnicity, religion or race]. They want to enlighten themselves and others all around them.” According to the historian, the organization entered Indonesia in the 16th century together with many Dutch soldiers that were…
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