[Crim]

“Then one might suggest that ancient freemasonry is a subset of the Knights Templar...as bearers and defenders of Christendom?”

It's been suggested..yes...

Of course others look at Freemasons and see the Illuminati...

I lean tword the former....seeing Freemasons as against the Illuminati (if they exist)...

Knowing the history of our founding and the number of Freemasons involved...I'd have to say they side with freedom and self determination....rather than enslavement and submission to an authority lesser than a deity...

And yes I view the US Constitution as divinely inspired... We are not here by accident...

[takenoprisoner]

You might be wise beyond your years. Or, simply wise in spite of your years. Either way, by your stated beliefs, you are wise. Since as you suggest, freedom and self determination are divinely inspired. We are a nation of free men.
As such, we will die free. And, we are willing to die defending our freedom from enemies both foreign and domestic.

Currently we are battling both. All the while, at least at this juncture, counting on our Constitution and our rule of law to prevail. If it fails us, then we have no choice but to seek alternatives. Since Islam and it’s imposition of sharia law is not compatible with our Constitution.