This isn't exactly a primer on "Freemasonry"

but it is a tour of the Temple in Washington DC,

and the guide gives some insight into the beliefs.

I will add this – Albert Pike took what he learned in these groups

and wrote his own version of what he believed was "truth."

His version of "truth" was that Lucifer was the source of light.

The 33 degrees were based on the 33 southern districts of freemasons.

Pike also had influence in europe, and it is believed that he formed the KKK.

The Tour

https:// www.youtube. com/watch?v=Tzm_cXnrmRA

the lecture by Jack Otto where he talks about Pike inspiring the Mafia in europe (toward the end of the lecture)

Forbidden Knowledge - History of the Khazar Empire

forbiddenknowledge. info

https:// www.youtube. com/watch?v=5TVd8ovSPl4