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Masonry, on the other hand, continues the Templars' foremost tradition of opposing religion, as well as being actively avaricious, now and again relying on ///extra-legal/// methods similar to the Mafia's. Compelling examples—including the P2 Masonic lodge and murders of Jack the Ripper—are scrutinized in this book's later chapters. We will also investigate the Templar/Masons' Syndication's impact on Turkey's recent history.

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