You seem to think Pike was the Holy Roman Emperor of Freemasonry and he was not. I’ve got a whole bookshelf of Biblical commentaries by Matthew Henry. Some of it I agree with, some of it I don’t. Henry makes some interesting points but it isn’t inspired, it isn’t scripture - it’s commentary. Same goes with Pike
Whatever facts you think you’ve worked out there by reading Pike are entirely subjective.
Ancient craft freemasonry is largely unchanged since way before Pike ever dotted an i or crossed a t.
Hey, your brother Apron Wearers felt strongly enough to give this book out to EVERY new candidate for over 100 years. Why do you not acknowledge that fact?