BRYCE ON MORALITY – The observation of consequences (reward and punishment) is an important part of learning moral values. This is Part 4 in my series on “Morality” as derived from my new eBook “Stand Up for MORALITY.” In Part 3 we discussed how Morality affects our culture. Here, in Part 4, we will discuss […]
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Rooftop Raising
Some days you don’t even feel like getting out of bed. Saturday, April 27, 2013 was one of those days and while I slept in I didn’t stay in. Oh no, no way. For there was a rooftop raising to go to and I was to be the Chaplain. So with a cold, muscular-skeletal issues, […]
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Stand Up For Morality: Part 3
BRYCE ON MORALITY – Our actions are based on our perceptions and sense of morality. This is Part 3 in my series on “Morality” as derived from my new eBook “Stand Up for MORALITY.” In Part 2 we defined what Morality is and described its properties. Here, in Part 3, we will discuss how Morality […]
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BRYCE ON MORALITY – Morality is a COLLECTIVE concept which defines us as a culture. This is Part 2 in my series on “Morality” as derived from my new eBook “Stand Up for MORALITY.” In Part 1, we examined the state of Morality in our culture and where it is heading. Here, in Part 2, […]
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BRYCE ON MORALITY– “Morality is something we all claim to know, but never openly discuss.” Today I begin a series on “Morality” as derived from my new eBook “Stand Up for MORALITY,” which discusses morality in American culture, the properties of morality, and how to teach it in a uniform manner. “Morality is something we […]
Continue readingAre We Becoming More Tolerant, or Less?
Ask yourself the question, who was more tolerant, your parents or yourself? – Bryce on Morality I have been working on a project aimed at teaching morality in a uniform manner. This has caused me to examine the properties of morality and consider the causes for its decline in this country. One key variable is […]
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Brother Hando Nahkur Plays Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3
It was a pleasure to once again go to watch the wondrous talent of Brother Hando Nahkur performing this time with the Irving Symphony Orchestra. Nahkur is emerging as one of the great new concert pianists. He holds a Bachelor’s of Music degree from the New England Conservatory of Music, where he studied with Gabriel […]
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Grand Master Repeal Rule 3
Most Worshipful Grand Master: With all due personal and Masonic respect, in the spirit of Masonic “due and timely notice,” I feel compelled to address your Ruling and Decision No. 3, of 2012. While your ruling is unique to the Florida Jurisdiction, it has stirred a major controversy; adverse to the peace and harmony amongst […]
Continue readingSean Astin coming to a lodge near you
Found this item in a news blurb from a press release about a new film, The Freemason, starting production in Utah. From the press release, Astin takes on the lead role of detective Leon Weed, who is investigating a ritualistic killing of an elderly Mason. The Freemason marks Astin’s second return to Utah since appearing in […]
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Indiana Unity Degree
While parts of the nation are still having recognition issues with Prince Hall, Indiana is paving the way for cooperation between the two Grand Lodges and showing what can be done if you are willing to work together. Both Grand Lodges will get together for a Unity Degree on April 27th. There will be two […]
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