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Which faiths are represented?

CLewey44

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I'm a bit of theology a nerd. It has been my experience that non-denominational churches are really just Baptists with better music lol.

Joke: How can you tell a Baptist from a Non-Denominational Christian? The Non-Denominational Christian will say hi to you at the party store. :)
I think the original joke is "what's the difference between seeing a Catholic priest and a Baptist preacher at the liquor store? The Catholic priest will say hi to you."
 
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Ajay Chandar

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I'm a Hindu Freemason, as are most Freemasons in my lodge and constitution. Our ritual is entirely nonsectarian, with absolutely no allusions made to any religion.

All lodges functioning under the Grand Lodge of India must have as many as five Vs of SL open on the altar. I took my obligations on the Srimad Bhagavad Gita. I know of brethren who took theirs on the Qur'an, Bible, and Sri Guru Granth Sahib.
 

CLewey44

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I'm a Hindu Freemason, as are most Freemasons in my lodge and constitution. Our ritual is entirely nonsectarian, with absolutely no allusions made to any religion.

All lodges functioning under the Grand Lodge of India must have as many as five Vs of SL open on the altar. I took my obligations on the Srimad Bhagavad Gita. I know of brethren who took theirs on the Qur'an, Bible, and Sri Guru Granth Sahib.
I would really like to visit a lodge outside of Canada and U.S. India would be at the top of that list.
 

JanneProeliator

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I'm a Hindu Freemason, as are most Freemasons in my lodge and constitution. Our ritual is entirely nonsectarian, with absolutely no allusions made to any religion.

All lodges functioning under the Grand Lodge of India must have as many as five Vs of SL open on the altar. I took my obligations on the Srimad Bhagavad Gita. I know of brethren who took theirs on the Qur'an, Bible, and Sri Guru Granth Sahib.
I have Srimad Bhagavad Gita in my book shelf (alongside with the Bible and the Quran). I use to go alot to ISKCON meetings when I was a teenager.
 

HoldenMonty

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The Lodge I attend is a dry Lodge, and haven't heard of any Lodges in my jurisdiction that allows alcohol in their Lodge. But for me it's one of the things that drew me more towards Freemasonry instead of the VFW or the American Legion.
 

Ajay Chandar

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I can imagine their lodges, like most Indian architecture, is quite nice.

Most lodges in India meet at British-era buildings. Some of these, such as the one where my lodge meets, are sprawling properties with several temples, banquet halls, libraries and auditoriums. Others are much smaller.

Here's a presentation on the Masonic temples of South India.

 

CLewey44

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Most lodges in India meet at British-era buildings. Some of these, such as the one where my lodge meets, are sprawling properties with several temples, banquet halls, libraries and auditoriums. Others are much smaller.

Here's a presentation on the Masonic temples of South India.

Unbelievable, Bro. Ajay. Absolutely gorgeous.
 

JanneProeliator

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The Square and Compasses rest on the Volume of the Master's faith. In my lodge, it is the Gita.
CAnt say anything about hte other degrees but the holy book has substantial meaning in first degree. Does the Square and the Compass rest on the masters book or the person going trought his degree?
 
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