A TV series called Freemasons: The Inside Story starts on March 4th 2013.
In its 26-part episodes it aims to expose the myths associated with the fraternity, look back at its history and ponder the role Freemasonry plays within the community.
Here is a trailer:
The Super Bowl is the annual championship game of the National Football League (NFL), the highest level of professional American football in the United States.
I found two places in the advert where the evil character is shown wearing a ring that shows the square and compasses.
Notice the ring worn on the ring finger of the left hand (also notice the pointed nails!!)
It seems to me that Mercedes Benz has knowingly or unknowingly depicted Freemasonry in poor light by allowing the evil character to use the ring with the square and compasses - which is the most well known of our symbols.
I feel this is a very poor move by Mercedes Benz and that they are going to lose a lot of good will due to this advertisement.
This seems to be the latest of the attacks on our gentle craft. Read my earlier article this month on Masonophobia here.
Masonophobes come in various shapes and sizes. Just did not imagine it could also come in the form of an excellent car company like Mercedes Benz!!
We still wish you well Mercedes Benz.
Just hoping that you pull this distasteful ad from the Super Bowl...