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The occult
: I think it should be kept. "Ben and Me" is often a student's first introduction to Franklin. If it is not kept in this particular article, it should at least have it's own article with a link here - it is a nicely-written piece. --[[User:Hsmom|Hsmom]] 13:59, 14 May 2007 (EDT)
: I think it should be kept. "Ben and Me" is often a student's first introduction to Franklin. If it is not kept in this particular article, it should at least have it's own article with a link here - it is a nicely-written piece. --[[User:Hsmom|Hsmom]] 13:59, 14 May 2007 (EDT)
== The occult ==
Some of the information on the occult was rather confused. Franklin is not known to have been a member of the Hellfire Club, though he did investigate and report on it at one point. He ''was'' associated with its founder, and thus we may suppose that he might have become a member, but stating that he ''was'' a member is not supported by the evidence. I've expanded that statement substantially, and indicated these points.
As for the bodies in his house, it's important to understand that the crime that he's suspected of is grave-robbing, which anyone involved in anatomical research in London at the time was guilty of (dissection of human cadavers was illegal). There was never an implication that I'm aware of that these bodies were involved in anything even hinting at the occult. I've also expanded on, and provided citations for that section, though if someone can find better citations with more detail about the investigation, that would be great. -[[User:Harmil|Harmil]] 17:22, 4 June 2007 (EDT)