Jimmy91
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Ok hopefully in time someone drops in; easy day for me here so just able to relax done by 1130 hopefully.
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I'm here stationed out of Texas and plan to stay after getting out.
I see that some lodges they wear crosses, etc.
As a Muslim I respect all faiths and religions now would me becoming a Freemason have me contradict or go against my beliefs in forms of maybe rituals, clothing and or events?
One thing you might mention to those doing your degree is how your faith treats your holy book. I know that there is one lodge to my knowledge that knows that the Koran is to be kept closed when kissed.Thank all you fine gentleman for your words of knowledge and of course I more than appreciate it. I called my local lodge and sounds good hopefully everything works for the best. I wish you all nothing but good. Thank you
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Ok will doOne thing you might mention to those doing your degree is how your faith treats your holy book. I know that there is one lodge to my knowledge that knows that the Koran is to be kept closed when kissed.
I know of several blue lodges in my State that have the Christian symbols in the temple. That's not even including the ones that have the antique Lord's prayer posted in lodge. Your statement is not 100% accurate.Blue lodge and crosses? You wont find that., the KT has crosses but its an appendant body and for Christians of the belief of.
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Is there a certain chapter/verse the other VSL's are opens on (Holy Koran exc.) in each degree ??? I have tried to get a straight forward answer to this from a few brothers but never could get a answer you can PM me I know this may be sensitive informationPlease ask questions if you have any. We are happy to help. Freemasonry is wonderful in that there is no other place you will find Christians, Muslims, and Jews coming together as brothers with no rancor for how the other worships God. My lodge has members from all three of the major faiths and keeps all three holy books open upon the alter when we meet. We are proof that there can be peace.
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Is there a certain chapter/verse the other VSL's are opens on (Holy Koran exc.) in each degree ??? I have tried to get a straight forward answer to this from a few brothers but never could get a answer you can PM me I know this may be sensitive information
Not all jurisdictions specify specific verses when using the King James Version. I was quite surprised when I first visited in a jurisdiction that specifies. Now that I'm affiliated in 3 jurisdictions 1 does 2 don't.
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Not all jurisdictions specify specific verses when using the King James Version. I was quite surprised when I first visited in a jurisdiction that specifies. Now that I'm affiliated in 3 jurisdictions 1 does 2 don't.
While the membership of TX lodges might comprise Christians, that in no way makes Freemasonry Christian. I would hope and expect those Lodges would be happy and proud to accept a man of good character who has a belief in a Supreme Being as a member
So far I have been to degrees in Texas on the Koran and Bagavat Gita. That only counts candidates who decided to ask to use a specific book.
It does not include candidates who decided to go into their first degree cold. When I petitioned I decided to put myself into the hands of the members and I went in having no idea what would happen. I didn't even know there was a Bible in the room before I first entered. My degrees were in another jurisdiction but the principle applies everywhere.
I think in a lot of cases the Brothers have no idea whatsoever how religiously diverse the membership is. Plenty of Brothers never discuss religion in lodge so some incorrectly figure the membership is more uniform than it actually is.
Demographics of the local population might supply a good guess as to the lodge membership for religion, but think about that for a moment. We exclude atheists. We are openly proud of our religious diversity so that will cause some to exclude themselves. We have spent centuries building a reputation for religious diversity so that can draw a higher percentage from minority religions than would be suggested by local demographics.
While the membership of TX lodges might comprise Christians, that in no way makes Freemasonry Christian. I would hope and expect those Lodges would be happy and proud to accept a man of good character who has a belief in a Supreme Being as a member