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I agree that this would be a better way to go. When I petitioned last year I actually expected a more rigorous process. As it stands, I'm glad that I was expected to learn all 3 catechisms completely. When a man Works for something he values it more highly. Freemason Connect Mobile

I am perfectly comfortable being a Catholic and a Freemason. First, I simply don't care about the Vatican's rules. Millions of Catholics practice birth control, get married in other churches, get re-married after divorce without getting an annulment and still go to mass and receive comunion...

After I petitioned, the secretary of my Lodge lent me "Spirit of Masonry" by William Hutchinson. The book is over 300 years old. It's not easy to read but, man, did it blow my mind! If you like to read and you really want to think and learn then that book is invaluable! Freemason Connect Mobile

First, because I believe our society needs what Masonry can offer more now than ever before: an initiatic experience for men that encourages a definition of manhood based on honor and spiritual strength. Secondly out of respect for my heritage and in honor of my grandfather and...

I'm grateful that my Lodge requires us to learn the entire (long form) of each degree before progressing to the next. I'm proud that I had to work for each degree and I have a much better understanding of everything that goes on than I would otherwise Freemason Connect Mobile

That's awesome! Congrats! Keep the tradition alive Freemason Connect Mobile

It's not exclusively a PH thing. I have my grandfather's ring, it's red. We belong to "mainstream" or "white" Masonry (we need better lingo, that all sounds so pre-civil rights era and so racist). Anyway, my grandfather is no longer around for me to ask him why he chose a red ring. Freemason...

I will pray for them. What exactly are they dissatisfied with? $50/year is not a lot of money Freemason Connect Mobile

I was encouraged to choose my own VSL to take my obligations on. I almost chose the Tao Te Ching as it best illustrates my morals and values. However, being a Christian mystic i was satisfied to take them upon the same book The rest Of My Lodge Brothers took theirs upon. I hear that Rudyard...

I loved Porter's book and he has great ideas! Personally, I'm torn on the progressive line issue. I think that if Blue Lodge is a place t For men to develop leadership skills the the line is a great tool for that purpose. But that means there are going to be mistakes made. We must be tolerant...

1. The passages that seem to condemn homosexuality (Leviticus, Sodom etc.) can be interpreted very differently when studied in the original HEBREW. The obsession with persecuting "homosexuals" is a carry-over from the medieval witch hysteria that also fostered the persecution of the Templars...

Although I am a Christian I respect Islam. I feel we all have much to learn from one another. We are all children Of the same Creator. Freemason Connect Mobile

Before I joined Masonry, My grandmother (a member of OES) told me "You're going to meet all kinds Of wonderful people." But she wanrned me, "They're going to come from all different walks of life." During my investigation one of the committee members said, "Are you comfortable working side by...

I don't really have strong feelings about it. If the Grand Lodge of FL wants to get rid of the flag ceremony I'm not going to quit over it but I'm not going to support an effort to abolish it either. What would that accomplish? If ya'll want to kill the flag ceremony have at it... I'll sit back...

In my jurisdiction we recite the Pledge before the Lodge is opened and tyled. Never IN a tyled Lodge. Personally, I believe it is appropriate. Masonry holds a special place in the founding of our Republic. Reciting the Pledge has become a part of our tradition as Americans. I may not agree with...

I never felt God's presence in the church I was raised in. To be honest, other than Christ's teachings to be forgiving and kind, Christianity as practiced in the world today never made sense to me. Through Hinduism I discovered meditation. Through meditation I learned to "listen" to God when I...

I think, as Masons, part of applying the working tools is learning to be tolerant of other religions. This is why we do not discuss religion in Lodge. In some faiths drinking alcohol is a sin, in others it is not. In some faiths divorce is a sin, in others it is not. In some faiths same-sex love...

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I think we have to accept a bit of a generational gap and a cultural gap on this issue. Masons who are younger and/or more progressive are going to be fine with gay brothers. Personally, I believe that a man who is faithful to his same sex partner is moral and that a man who is cheating on his...