It is my feeling that Freemasons are by nature creative people, that is serious students of the Craft and not MINOs (Masons In Name Only). Some serious Freemasons are painters, some are sculptors, some are publishers, some have radio programs, some are musicians, some are actors, some own and operate large Masonic websites, others Masonic […]
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Howie Damron’s Holiday Message
This time of year, Christmas for Christians, Chanukah for Jews and Ramadan & Eid-El-Fitr for Muslims, is a joyous time of year where peace and harmony and good will to men and women hold court. It reminds me of the every day life of a Mason. This soul filling feeling of great peace and the […]
Continue readingMasonry Through the (Rear-view) Looking Glass
JABBERWOCKYby: Lewis Carroll(1832-1898) ‘WAS brillig, and the slithy tovesDid gyre and gimble in the wabe:All mimsy were the borogoves,And the mome raths outgrabe. “Beware the Jabberwock, my son! The jaws that bite, the claws that catch! Beware the jubjub bird, and shun The frumious Bandersnatch!” He took his vorpal sword in hand: Long time the […]
Continue readingFreemasonry In Civil Court: From The Mailbag
Brother AB: What do you think we can do about this other than to return to teaching Masonry the way it is supposed to be taught, The more involved we become in public affairs, the more public we become. There are far too many folks that for one reason or another blame Masons for all […]
Continue readingHard Ball Masonic Politics Imparts Grief
Once again West Virginia is in the spotlight of Masonic news and as usual it’s all bad. This Grand Lodge is the only US GL to expel a Junior Past Master for his policies while in office. That foolish act has resulted in a civil court case that will start on 12/6/2010. In the meantime […]
Continue readingThe Masonic New World Order Has Secret Headquarters At The Denver Airport
The masons are really going to take over the world! Oh there is no doubt for you see there are Masonic symbols everywhere, many in the strange artwork that adorns the airport walls. And underneath the airport there is a maze of underground corridors containing secret bunkers. Here in this remote airport shielded from nuclear […]
Continue readingWest Virginia Court Rules That It Has The Power To Force Freemasonry To Follow Its Own Rules
From The West Virginia Masonic Website, “Masonic Crusade”, comes this breaking news that will disperse heartburn if not fear across Mainstream Freemasonry MWB Frank Haas will be in court on Monday 12/6/10. The Judge has apparently ruled in a pre-trial hearing the following: 1. The Grand Master did not have the authority to expel a […]
Continue readingBrother George Washington’s 1789 Thanksgiving Proclamation
Whereas it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits, and humbly to implore His protection and favor.
Continue readingAnswer To Puzler #8: Point Within a Circle
1) The point within a circle has a very specific masonic meaning. Is there any biblical or historical reference to this ancient symbol that should be known by us today? 2) We all know that masonically, the parallel lines represent the Holy Saints John, but why are lodges dedicated to the memory of them today? Were there ever […]
Continue readingAnswer To Puzzler #7 and the Presentation of Puzzler #8
1) Why were the FC wages corn, wine, and oil? (please explain and give biblical reference for the answers) The answers to the first question can be found in the Old Testament. This obviously comes from the FC degree. The FC were paid according to the law, given to Moses by God and enshrined into […]
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