[MagnumRancid]

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There are no "Templar descendants".
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I would think that would be a matter of debate or perspective. True enough, the "order" was destroyed, but I think it is reasonable to assume living descendants of individuals who were members of the order exist. The clowns playing dress up are another story.

[wideawake]

I think it is reasonable to assume living descendants of individuals who were members of the order exist.

Since it was an order of celibate monks, any descendants - being bastards begotten through fornication and violation of solemn vows - would be living proof of the charges against their ancestors.

[mamelukesabre]

I read a book awhile back that claimed the pirates of the carribean were actually remnants of the templar fleet(manned by former knights)...and that columbus sailed to the new world escorted by former templar ships...and that the scottish rite was founded by templars in exile.

It was an interesting book, but i'm not sure I beleive it.