For the institution that proclaims no man speaks for Freemasonry, the Grand Lodge of Georgia (some 40,000 members strong) took a stand and made just such a proclamation. Their pronouncement, voted upon at a Grand Lodge session, was to proclaim that neither gay men not fornicators (people who have consensual sex out of wedlock) should […]
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Observations on the esoteric from author Greg Stewart (Masonic Traveler) about the fraternity of Freemasonry, its impact on civil society and contributions to the material culture.
Clandestine Masons and Clandestine Freemasonry
In this installment of Symbols & Symbolism we look at a reading from Albert G. Mackey’s Encyclopedia of Freemasonry on the meanings behind Clandestine, Clandestine Lodge and a Clandestine Freemason. The video, deals with the first two subjects, the third is a subject of much contention creating clear vernacular delineation of what IS and what […]
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Thank You for the Declaration of Independence
Thank you for the Declaration of Independence. Thank you for the strength, bravery, and dedication to fight so that I may have the opportunities I have today. I hope that I may live up to a fraction of the standard you set before me. I am in awe of your courage and your forethought for […]
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In this installment of Symbols & Symbolism, we look at the Ashlar – a symbol familiar to every individual made a mason.
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The Apprentice – A New Book From Masonic Traveler
At last, the little project is complete. After months (and years) of conceiving, studying, plotting, writing and then assembling my little endeavor into the Great Work has come into the world. I humbly submit to you my work: The Apprentice, The World and the Universe as One: A Treatise on the First Degree of Freemasonry […]
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What Does Brotherhood Mean
From Mackey’s Encyclopedia of Freemasonry, this installment of Symbols & Symbolism explores the terms Brother and Brotherhood.
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The All-Seeing Eye
From Albert G. Mackey’s Encyclopedia of Freemasonry, this installment of Symbols & Symbolism presents his exploration of the All-Seeing Eye. Note, some links have been added as reference to the original quoted sources. Look for future installments on Symbols & Symbolism here, and on YouTube. An important symbol of the Supreme Being, borrowed by the […]
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Illustrious Brother Ben Franklin and Freemasonry
Ben Franklin has long stood as one of the patriarchs of American Freemasonry. As one of the most prominent Founding Fathers, today Franklin is known for little more than the face on the $100 dollar bill. Yet, the history of the man behind such an honor is rich with industriousness, inventiveness and political genius such […]
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Quatuor Coronati Lodge of Research
January 12th marks the Anniversary of the consecration of Quatuor Coronati Lodge in London. Quatuor Coronati is a Masonic Lodge in London dedicated to Masonic Research. The name, Quatuor Coronati, derives from the Regius Poem (lines 497-534) which is considered to be one of the oldest Masonic documents; dating back to approximately 1390. Its name, the Four […]
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The Going Rate of Losing a Landmark
Six Million dollars appears to be the answer, or best offer. It was sad to see this story in my inbox – St. Louis City Masonic Temple being sold. Here we have yet another Masonic lodge being sold off to make way for luxury condos or a shopping mall. Only this time, it happens to […]
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