And all anons are gorefags.
See how that works?
All organizations must use something appealing to the human senses in order to draw and unite them behind a cause. The masons are no exception.
I will not pretend to know the truth of which branch is which. It is all interesting history to be explored and explained as we go, but ultimately irrelevant to the path forward.
Those who are good, regardless of their creed, need be rallied.