This semi-secretive "fraternal order" has members and lodges worldwide. Members give each other business and camaraderie. There are two types: York Rite and Scottish Rite, and in both there are differing levels or degrees but both play their role in bringing about a "New Age" or "New World" order.
Scottish Rite (1)
As Freemasonry evolved through the centuries, some felt that additional instructions as to the various lessons taught in Craft Lodge. These would be an opportunity for additional contemplation on the lessons taught in the first three degrees. Scottish Rite degrees are numbered 4-33 with the 33rd Degree being honorary. In European Scottish Rite bodies, attainment of each degree may take months or years while in the United States, degrees are often conferred during special weekend 'convocations'.
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York Rite (3)
Conceptually, the York Rite is similar to the Scottish Rite in that it provides an opportunity for additional contemplation on the lessons taught in Craft Masonry. There are fewer York Rite Degrees than Scottish Rite and they're not numbered. The 'apex' of York Rite Masonry is the degree of Knight Templar but again, a KT is no 'more a Mason' than that of Master Mason.
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