Dan Brown's "The Lost Symbol"

I have recently read 'The Davinci Code' and am now on to 'The Lost Symbol'.

In the former a few mentions were made of Freemasonry, with a lot of hints towards it without its mention by name. It is in this book that we can see where some avid antis get their ideas, there being a lot of sentances being amazingly familiar to anyone browsing the D.I. Forum.

The latter I am about a quarter through, and starting to get the impression Brown is attempting to right some wrongs with Langdons/His repeated assertions that Freemasonry is OK really etc.

I have to say I am enjoying his work, he has hit on a winning formula, however, I can see it for what it is.......Fiction. Sadly there are those who think every word is true, and then others who have the ability to immerse themselves so deeply into a book or TV program they begin to believe its true.

Overall I am glad I read his books, but happier still to be capable of separating fact from fiction.

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U.G.L.E.

Lodge of Perseverance 213 Norfolk. (An Atholl Lodge)
Chapter of Perseverance 213
Norwich Conclave 478 OSM

I've seen Mike's Balls.....

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Mike Martin	Posted 20/01/2010 13:29:20
Past Master Group: Administrator Last Active: 2 hours ago Posts: 2,322, Visits: 11,823 2,785	I am about half way through this book now, which in itself gives a good idea of what I'm feeling about it I read his previous books really quickly. There is one thing that keeps annoying me and that is his repeated statement that the symbol of the A&ASR is a double headed phoenix! How crap was his research?? Mike Mersey Lodge No. 5434 Website The Freemasons'''' Grand Charity Website See my BALLS here
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*Tom Cherup*	Posted 20/01/2010 16:30:02
Forum Moderator Group: Moderator Last Active: Yesterday @ 23:42:14 Posts: 1,484, Visits: 4,739 1,833	Mike Martin (20/01/2010) I am about half way through this book now, which in itself gives a good idea of what I'm feeling about it I read his previous books really quickly. There is one thing that keeps annoying me and that is his repeated statement that the symbol of the A&ASR is a double headed phoenix! How crap was his research?? Mike, I'm coming to the end of the book, I'm at chapter 100 with 33 more to go should end it today. Mike it gets better! :D :D :D Tom Cherup 32° Olive Branch Lodge #542 Dearborn, Michigan Scottish Rite - Valley of Detroit Detroit Masonic Temple - It''s bigger than yours!
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lauderdale	Posted 20/01/2010 18:29:56
Past Master Group: Forum Member Last Active: 10/07/2011 06:43:06 Posts: 2,136, Visits: 4,278 2,476	Well, Dan Brown obviously is not an ornitholigist then? I read that but of course took him to mean "Eagle" as I have that symbol on my Rose Croix A&ASR tie
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Sparker	Posted 21/01/2010 17:21:29
Fellow Group: Forum Member Last Active: 2 days ago @ 16:33:10 Posts: 386, Visits: 509 496	I'm stuck. In the The Lost Symbol, whats the significance of Langdons pocket watch where he leaves it behind in the restaurant. At first, Dan Brown goes to great lengths to describe it and obviously makes mention of the inscribed name "Alex Toil" on it which afterward is found to be erased. We don't hear any more of it later in the book. I must say I'm REALLY Confused here.;) Tony. I.P.M. Neptune Lodge No. 1264. P.M. of Wilbraham Lodge No. 1713, P.PrJGD, Member of Tranquility Lodge No. 2000 (USA):D
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lauderdale	Posted 21/01/2010 18:21:32
Past Master Group: Forum Member Last Active: 10/07/2011 06:43:06 Posts: 2,136, Visits: 4,278 2,476	I will have to look at that part again. Could "Alex Toil" be an anagram? Is the watch one with Masonic Emblems on the dial instead of the usual numbers or marks? I have one like that at home.
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dp	Posted 22/01/2010 10:29:46
Master Group: Forum Member Last Active: 08/01/2012 18:59:22 Posts: 1,082, Visits: 3,065 1,259	Lauderdale (21/01/2010) I will have to look at that part again. Could "Alex Toil" be an anagram? Is the watch one with Masonic Emblems on the dial instead of the usual numbers or marks? I have one like that at home. Leo Taxil...
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lauderdale	Posted 22/01/2010 10:35:32
Past Master Group: Forum Member Last Active: 10/07/2011 06:43:06 Posts: 2,136, Visits: 4,278 2,476	Exactly!
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eastbeast	Posted 22/01/2010 15:47:36
Apprentice Group: Forum Member Last Active: 02/01/2012 13:21:38 Posts: 117, Visits: 594 187	I have recently read 'The Davinci Code' and am now on to 'The Lost Symbol'. In the former a few mentions were made of Freemasonry, with a lot of hints towards it without its mention by name. It is in this book that we can see where some avid antis get their ideas, there being a lot of sentances being amazingly familiar to anyone browsing the D.I. Forum. The latter I am about a quarter through, and starting to get the impression Brown is attempting to right some wrongs with Langdons/His repeated assertions that Freemasonry is OK really etc. I have to say I am enjoying his work, he has hit on a winning formula, however, I can see it for what it is.......Fiction. Sadly there are those who think every word is true, and then others who have the ability to immerse themselves so deeply into a book or TV program they begin to believe its true. Overall I am glad I read his books, but happier still to be capable of separating fact from fiction. __________________________________________ U.G.L.E. Lodge of Perseverance 213 Norfolk. (An Atholl Lodge) Chapter of Perseverance 213 Norwich Conclave 478 OSM I've seen Mike's Balls.....
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*Tom Cherup*	Posted 24/01/2010 03:19:14
Forum Moderator Group: Moderator Last Active: Yesterday @ 23:42:14 Posts: 1,484, Visits: 4,739 1,833	If this book were to become a film, there would have to be a lot of corrections of Masonic facts. Tom Cherup 32° Olive Branch Lodge #542 Dearborn, Michigan Scottish Rite - Valley of Detroit Detroit Masonic Temple - It''s bigger than yours!
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lauderdale	Posted 24/01/2010 05:57:14
Past Master Group: Forum Member Last Active: 10/07/2011 06:43:06 Posts: 2,136, Visits: 4,278 2,476	I agree, but would they bother or dismiss the mistakes as "Dramatic Licence"?
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