For more than a century, conspiracy theorists have circulated the competely false idea that Scottish Rite Past Grand Commander Albert Pike promoted Luciferian worship within the pages of “Morals and Dogma”

But where did this myth come from? And what did Pike actually say?

In this eye-opening mini course, students will examine the origins of the so-called “Lucifer quote", the context behind Pike’s writings, and the infamous Léo Taxil hoax that fueled decades of anti-Masonic rhetoric.

This course will help you separate fact from fiction and gain a deeper understanding of how and why Freemasonry’s most pervasive myth was born.

The Freemasons & The Great Seal is a fun and thought-provoking Master Craftsman mini course that invites you to explore one of America's most enduring mysteries: is there a true connection between Freemasonry and The Great Seal of the United States, famously printed on every one-dollar bill? Drawing from in-depth historical analysis and rich visual symbolism, this course unpacks the origins of the Seal, the roles played by early American leaders, and the emergence of Masonic imagery in American culture. You'll examine the eye-in-the-triangle, the unfinished pyramid, and the rise of conspiracy theories—while separating myth from fact in the multi-media learning materials. After this course, you'll be able to decide for yourself if there are legitimate symbolic or historical connections between the Masonic fraternity and The Great Seal.