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Michel Temer on Masonry

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TL;DR

Michel Temer was a member of a Brazilian Masonic lodge, having achieved the rank of Master Mason.

Key Points

  • He joined the Freemasons on December 4, 2001, as an apprentice while he was a federal deputy.

  • Temer achieved the rank of Master Mason on January 4, 2004.

  • In 2015, while Vice President, he requested a "Quite Placet," which is a formal disengagement from his lodge.

Summary

The former interim President of Brazil, Michel Temer, was an established member of the Brazilian Freemasonry, affiliated with the Loja Simbólica Colunas Paulistas in São Paulo, which belongs to the Grand Orient of Brazil (GOB) Power. He was initiated as an apprentice on December 4, 2001, while serving as a federal deputy, and attained the rank of Master on January 4, 2004, the level granting full rights within the organization. Despite his membership of over a decade, his political career largely overshadowed his involvement; records indicate he never held an elected position within the Masonic structure.

Due to his prominent political activities, his attendance at meetings was often hampered, and in 2015, while already serving as Vice President, he requested a "Quite Placet," which signifies disengagement or being placed on leave from the lodge. Notably, the Masonic lodge from which he originated has publicly distanced itself from his actions as president, stating that his procedural conduct contradicted the basic principles of Freemasonry.

Key Quotes

“incalculable.”

Michel Temer is a Masonic politician who needed to distance oneself from Freemasonry to not reveal one's connection with evangelicals and the support received two pastors, he was preaching at the pulpit of Assembly of God and other denominations.

Mr Temer has denied the allegations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, Michel Temer was a confirmed member of the Freemasons in Brazil. He was affiliated with the Loja Simbólica Colunas Paulistas in São Paulo, which falls under the Grand Orient of Brazil.

Michel Temer attained the rank of Master Mason in January 2004. This rank grants full rights within the organization, including the ability to vote for internal positions.

Despite achieving the rank of Master, records suggest that the former president never held any elected positions within the Masonic organization itself. He requested a leave of absence, or "Quite Placet," in 2015.