Most of us have heard the phrase .....keep a brother's secret inviolate......just what does this mean. Also, many of us have heard it expressed as in-violet.....a common mispronunciation. Well after a little research here is the break down of the word inviolate.
Inviolate.....not violated or profaned...to keep pure
violated.......to break or disregard
profane......to treat with abuse, irreverence, or contempt....to disregard
So.......keep a brother's secret inviolate........is to keep a brother's secret pure and well regarded.
As we have talked before the framers and authors of the ritual used words that are distinct and hold very deep meanings. Notice I used present tense, because through the ages those chosen words still ring true today and teach very valuable lessons to all of us in the craft.
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