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P.H.O is a spurious, clandestine organization of men who were expelled from P.H.A in the 1960's for un-masonic conduct (selling degrees, violating other landmarks, etc.). They have since set themselves up as independent grand lodges despite having no charter or dispensation from some legitimate...

dfreybur - Branches existing without a charter or dispensation from a grand body of competent jurisdiction are not empowered to work. They are clandestine. None are recognized as PHA. I'm referencing those true PHA lodges working under the power of a charter that descends from UGLE.

Yes sir. I agree. Not many of us but we are here!

MWPHGLMD. Samuel J. Ennis #106. 3rd Masonic District. You?

Excluding racism and the residual effects of it, what legitimate reason is there for any regular lodge not to recognize all Prince Hall affiliated lodges that are directly descended from African Lodge #459?

I was just installed Secretary at my lodges' most recent regular communication. Much work to do. Much to learn!

Uninhibited recognition and cross visitation privileges by EVERY regular lodge of ALL lodges descended from African Lodge #459!

Brothers showing the same zeal for the VSL as they do for the S&C

Yes sir. Congratulations Square!

If I engage, it's by choice. And with great caution..

When have we obligated to answer a question regarding masonry to ANYONE, let alone a stranger, who we don't know to be a mason? Outside of a duly, tiled lodge?

Ok. Got ya brother.

Sorry for the double post

I find it odd that you were permitted to sit in Lodge as an EA when the Lodge was conducting business on the 3rd degree.

Great information Brother Cook!

So one can obtain degrees 4-32 in 2-3 days in AASR? I'm not clear.

Happy New Year to you too brother!

Indeed @MasterBulldawg , a brother IS a brother. Make no mistake about it. But, one day blue lodge degree conferrals is a controversial issue. Regarding the debate, I believe brothers are most likely to lean towards the experience that most closely resembles their own, providing that they...

There's something be said for the journey from entered to raised. The challenge of learning. The anticipation of proving oneself worthy of the subsequent degree. The contemplating that happens between degrees. The understanding that accompanies time spent learning and processing each step...

It is my sincere prayer that all jurisdictions mutually recognize one another and act upon the square with brethren in deed. Not just words. We, as builders, have too much work to do. In 2015, many of the issues we face should be of the past.