It had to happen sooner or later. It was only a matter of time. All the racism, homophobia, regulations reminiscent of the US Army, the jockeying for power, the behind the scenes maneuvering, “the smoke filled rooms,’ elections that are a sham, dictatorial tyranny, expulsions without a Masonic trial, pulling of Lodge charters and closing […]
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Freemasonry and the Great Depression
This was originally published in January of 2009 on the Masonic Traveler blog. Freemasonry moves through periods of ups and downs. Like the stock market, there are periods of increases and periods of decreases. Peaks and valleys, plateaus, and depressions, which is normal for any system, especially as nothing remains static, motion is a constant. […]
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Masonic poerty – A Mason and A Creed
A MASON By BRO. CARL W. MASON From The Virginia Masonic Journal, Richmond, Va March, 1916 A Mason’s hand is a hand that helps, That lifts the fallen one ‘ That comes, in need, with a kindly deed To him whose strength is gone. A Mason’s heart is a heart that loves The best that […]
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Bryce American History Quiz
And the results are in…Just how well do we know our own country?
Continue readingHow much Masonic Charity is enough?
This story comes from the Concord Monitor story – Make Masons prove they shouldn’t pay from February 10th. New Hampshire Freemasonry wants some relief, tax relief, under the umbrella of being being a charitable organization. The question from the state – how much charity is enough to BE a charity? The push comes from five […]
Continue readingThe Masonic Bible
Two interesting “non-Masonic” takes on the Masonic bible. I have to admit its amusing to me the degree that these are extolled as “satanic” or “evil” which I suppose just goes to show how little is known or understood about the fraternity today from these obviously very old Bibles. Enjoy I really like the 2nd […]
Continue readingBeyond Belief from Fox News
I stumbled across this and thought it an amusing look back at the decade that was. This goes back a ways to 2008, Beyond Belief on Fox News’ Hanity’s America about “The Freemasonry…” I apologize in advance for the quality, it looks like someone ripped it right off from the television screen. Definitely interesting mix […]
Continue readingThe diminshment of religious liberty.
An interesting piece in Religion dispatches titled “The Quietly Crumbling Wall of Separation.“ The article makes an interesting case for the diminished protection over the free exercise of religion steaming from the 1990 Justice Scalia decision of Emplotment Division v. Smith – an interesting case in which the Court determined that the state could deny […]
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The Masonic Funeral Service Done Well
Question, what is the most important function of a Masonic Lodge? Is it initiating new members, taking care of widows and orphans, community charity, providing scholarships, marching in parades, esoteric study, brotherly bonding? The answer is none of the above. The most important function of a Masonic Lodge is to bury its dead. The Masonic […]
Continue readingThe Habitation of The Grand Architect
a poem by Bro. Rev. J. Gierlow From The Masonic Mirror, October, 1872 God dwells in light! Before the ocean of unmeasured space Was islanded with stars serenely bright Reflecting back the radiance of His face,‑ He dwelt above, in Heaven’s immortal bliss, Thinking into existence that which is. God dwells in light! Before He […]
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