Tag Archives: Western esotericism

18Feb/26

“Perception of Bias”: Judge Rules Police Transparency Must Outweigh Masonic Secrecy

February 18, 2026CrimeAnglo-American Freemasonry, Baroness Nuala, Chamberlain, Daniel Morgan, Derek Treadaway, Freemasonry, Grand Lodge, Masonic bodies, Masonic organizations, Sampson, the crown prosecution service, Ugle, United Grand Lodge of England, United Kingdom, Western esotericismadmin

From Secret Oaths to Public Trust: A Historical Review of Masonic Influence and British Justice

Feb 18, 2026 /Mpelembe media/ — On February 17, 2026, the High Court dismissed a legal challenge brought by the United Grand Lodge of England (UGLE) and other Masonic bodies against the Metropolitan Police Service. The court upheld the force’s new policy requiring all officers and staff to declare membership in “hierarchical” and “confidential” organizations, specifically Freemasonry
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15Feb/26

Magic in the Mundane: Mackenzie Crook’s Small Prophets Brings Gentle Alchemy to Suburbia

February 15, 2026UncategorizedAinslie Henderson, Alchemy, Alphonse Elric, Brian Sleep, Canada, Clea, Clive Jon Pointing, Crook, Detectorists, Edward Elric, Gareth Keenan, Gordon Mackenzie Crook, Harold, Homunculus, Kacey, Lauren Patel, Mackenzie Crook, Manchester, Marvin Gardens, Maude, Michael Palin, Michael Sleep, Pearce Quigley, Prophet, Ray Harryhausen, Rube Goldberg, Small Prophets, Sophie Willan, Takwin, Wallace, Western esotericism, Will Anderson, Witchcraftadmin

From Metal Detecting to Manure Jars: Why Mackenzie Crook’s New ‘Small Prophets’ is the Most Surprising Show of 2026

Feb 15, 2026 /Mpelembe media/ — There is a specific, heavy stillness that descends upon a life after a profound loss—a feeling of being trapped in the amber of one’s own grief while the rest of the world moves forward. In the Greater Manchester suburb of Urmston, Michael Sleep has existed in this state of enchanting stasis for seven years, ever since his partner, Clea, vanished without a trace. His world is a repetitive loop of ordinary suburban ritual: Shreddies for breakfast, shifts at a massive DIY superstore, and visits to his father in a care home, punctuated only by the presence of his dilapidated Ford Capri. Continue reading →

30Dec/25

Private associations and secret societies in the era of AI

December 30, 2025LegalArtificial intelligence, Daniel Morgan, End-to-end encryption, Fraternity, Freemasonry, Human rights, Identity management, Privacy, Secrecy, Secret society, Western esotericismadmin

Dec. 30, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — Private associations and “secret brotherhoods” remain highly relevant and controversial in the modern era. AI might interact with these organisations in an age of data-driven transparency and AI-led surveillance, the human-to-human, unrecorded nature of secret brotherhoods might become even more relevant as a way for individuals to maintain private influence outside of digital footprints. However, you may want to independently verify how AI specifically impacts the social standing of such groups. Continue reading →

30Dec/25

Freemasons seek high court injunction against Met’s new membership disclosure policy.

December 30, 2025LegalAdrian Marsh, Conflict of interest, Corruption, Daniel Morgan, Freemasonry, Law enforcement in the United Kingdom, Mark Rowley, Masonic lodge, Metropolitan Police, Police, Police corruption, Western esotericismadmin

Dec. 29, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — The Metropolitan Police is currently facing a legal challenge from the Freemasons regarding a new policy that mandates officers to disclose their membership in the organisation. This directive was introduced by Sir Mark Rowley to address concerns regarding institutional impartiality and historical allegations that such secret ties could foster corruption. In response, the Grand Lodge has applied for a High Court injunction, arguing that the rule constitutes religious discrimination because members must possess a faith to join. The organisation further accuses the police force of legitimising unfounded conspiracy theories and failing to conduct a proper consultation before implementation. Conversely, the Met maintains that the policy is a necessary step to bolster public trust and ensure that personal loyalties do not conflict with official duties. This dispute highlights long-standing tensions surrounding masonic influence within British law enforcement, dating back to investigations such as the Daniel Morgan murder inquiry. Continue reading →