Hey all,
I’ve recently landed a role at a historic site that has some less-than-subtle nods and links to Freemasons and Rosicrucianism. It’s obviously something I’m going to have to deep dive into, but at the moment, I’m focusing on the information that’s more tourist-friendly rather than niche points. The building and family have lots of important points in history to focus on, so I’m skimming over other bits to give myself a starting point in the future.
From my very basic, new knowledge of Rosicrucianism, I’m wondering how its followers managed to avoid being caught up in the witch trials that were quite prevalent in Scotland. I know the period around the trials saw a growth in interest when it came to the occult, and the church responded, overall, in some rather brutal ways, but I haven’t come across any targeted crackdown by the church.
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