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Ex-33 degree Mason Jim Shaw says; "The Blue Lodge Mason is taught that the "G" in the basic Masonic symbol represents God. Later on, he is told that it represents "deity". Later still, he is told that it represents "geometry".

In reality, this letter represents the "generative principle," the Sun-god and, thus, the worshipped phallus, the male "generative principle..." In its position (along with the square and compass) on the east wall over the chair (throne) of the Worshipful Master, it is the representation of the Sun, thus of the Sun-god, Osiris. Its earthly meaning, then, is of the sacred phallus; its cosmic meaning is of the Sun, worshipped since antiquity by pagans while facing the East. Reference, book: The Deadly Deception", page 144

Blake often spoke of Albion, England’s great, mythological past, ruled by Druids. To quote Peter Ackroyd: “All his life, Blake was entranced and persuaded by the idea of a deeply spiritual past, and he continually alluded to the possibility of ancient lore and arcane myths that could be employed to reveal previously hidden truths.”
Blake had read Stukeley’s A[ve]bury on the supposed Druid temples of Avebury and Stonehenge. Blake’s brother Robert drew Druid ceremonies and mythological scenes from British history.
Throughout his life, Blake felt time was an illusion and after his death, he apparently emphasised the point. His wife Catherine continued selling his works and she said that Blake would appear daily to her, sit for some hours with her and advice her on how to run the business. It was no different than Blake’s relationship with his dead brother, whom, Blake stated, appeared to him often for a period of many years.

Rubbish!!

I wouldn't want to blindside you with accuracy, but I can vouch that I was never instructed in Craft Freemasonry that the "G" stands for God.
And you may care to know (look it up, it's available) that I am a 31st Degree Ancient and Accepted Rite Freemason, so only two to go before I could become a member of Supreme Council, if I so desire. Which I currently don't, I'm busy enough.

"The Blue Degrees are but the court or portico (porch) of the Temple. Part of the symbols are displayed there to the initiate, but he is intentionally misled by false interpretations. It is not intended that he shall understand them; but it is intended that he shall imagine that he understands them… their true explication (explanation and understanding) is reserved for the Adepts, the Princes of Masonry (those of the 32nd and 33rd Degrees)."

(Morals and Dogma, page 819).

The "G" is exclusive to the Craft (I've checked), so my comments stand. Again, I can't comment for what goes on in America, but I suspect it would be the same. Then again, if that exerpt has any grain of truth in it, which I doubt, I suppose anything is possible.
So, to reiterate, the "G" does not stand for God. End of discussion. Anyone who believes your interpretation needs, like you, their head read.

Hey, now I know where you are coming from : you are a brick layer.

So blinkers on and go ahead laying your bricks to build a new homogenized criticless mankind.

Hey! Thats what I am, a bricklayer.

So, to reiterate, the "G" does not stand for God. End of discussion. Anyone who believes your interpretation needs, like you, their head read.

Like I said, they'll tell you when they think you're ready

presumably you must also be a mason to know this?