Freemasons jailed in Fiji over sorcery claims: report


	Freemasons jailed in Fiji over sorcery claims: report

kkcapricorn

7-16-2009 12:53 PM

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The New Zealand man said that when they were freed the following morning, they were told their release was on the orders of the prime minister's office.
Freemasonry is a centuries-old, worldwide fraternity which traditionally practises secret rituals. Its members deny there is anything pernicious about the rituals.

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7-17-2009 9:56 PM

Jorjor

It's a good thing for them that they weren't in Africa.

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