Secret Societies

by David Macdill

1. Secret associations are of very ancient origin. They existed among the ancient Egyptians, Hindoos, Grecians, Romans, and probably among nearly all the pagan nations of antiquity. This fact, however is neither proof of their utility nor of their harmlessness. Slavery, despotism, cruelty, drunken falsehood, and all sorts of sins and crimes have been practiced from time immemorial, but are none the less to be reprobated on that account.

Genres: History, Nonfiction

42 pages, Paperback

Published November 3, 2006

About the author

1826-1903

Reviews

[Steven · Rating 1 out of 5]

While very short (less than 75 pages), I quickly grew tired of this ham-handed polemic by a preacher against so-called secret societies.

Not nearly as informative as I'd hoped, and I can manage to slog through some awful books if there's even kernels of good story-sparking ideas.

Alas, this book had none to be found or could be heard over its dogma-thumping.

[ForestGardenGal · Rating 1 out of 5]

This isn't an investigation into or a discussion about Secret Societies. This is a religious tract denouncing them.

That is all.

[Russell Avis · Rating 3 out of 5]

Those who love in glass houses...

I think this is a heavily biased and hypocritical thesis, displaying a wide disdain for secret societies based on secrecy. Ironic from an establishment riddled with secrecy and cover ups, elevated positions of grandeur are also criticised as are flamboyant and symbolic dress code. This again reflects hypocrisy, the conclusion then gives evidence of the wrongs of Freemasonry without seeing their mirrors in Christianity. It is still worth a read to get a different viewpoint and assist in formulation of personal opinion.

[Kristin · Rating 1 out of 5]

The whole book was an anti-propaganda to shame the secret societies like Freemasons. The language seemed very outdated and the content was too repetitive. The title of the book really promised much more than it could actually deliver as I was expecting more information about the actual societies rather than bullet points of why they are considered bad and doesn't go hand in hand with Bible's verses. Overall a big disappointment and lost my interest very quickly.

[Laura · Rating 1 out of 5]

possibly one of the worst accademic writtings i have ever read praise be i didn't pay for this and that it was free on kindle. i thought it might be about secret society instead its how evil and wicked and immoral theyare using boblical quote to back up bigotted ideas. keep clear!

[Robert Rene · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very detailed justifications

This book provided the reader with plausible reasons why secret societies should not be promoted. The author delineates his position with tremendous clarity and keeps the reader thinking immensely

[Penny · Rating 1 out of 5]

what can I say other than this is a rant without any insight into an otherwise fascinating subject.

[Lawrence Hung · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not as much insider information as I would have thought. Nonetheless, it is a good general reading about secret societies - what are they, who they are and what they are aiming for.

[Whitebeard Books · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is an older document that is grossly biased toward the opinions of Christianity toward secret societies.

[Mark Rhodes]

Interesting and informative

I quite liked this book, I found it relatively easy to understand. But at times i found that I could form an argument.