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Masons vs Shriners

Rifleman1776

Registered User
Your "vs" title bothers me. In general Shriners and Freemasons are of one mind and brotherhood. There is no enmity between individuals. But, as you know the GL in Arkansas is a total mess. Officially, Shriners are shunned. Some Lodges permit Shriners to attend tiled meetings. Some will not. As far as I know, Arkansas is still the only state that permits Shrine membership without also being a Mason. I understand the current GL line is attempting to correct things. Hope it happens. My situation is, several years ago I demitted out of the Arkansas Lodge where I was raised many years ago and joined my current Lodge in Missouri. My Shrine center (temple) is in Arkansas. I get different responses when I ask if I would be permitted to sit in my old Arkansas (and hometown) Lodge. Sad. I have never tried to attend because I do not relish the possibility I might be turned away.
 

Plustax

Registered User
My apology on the "vs" brother. Bad choice in expression. I remember when that happened & it bothered me a lot & still does. I recall the Imperial Potenetate going to AR to try & resolve the issues & was met by much resistance from the GL of AR. Oh well life goes on..

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Rifleman1776

Registered User
When the IP came to Arkansas, the GM and GL line agreed to allow Shriners again. But there was one caveat. The Shrine had to give the Arkansas GL all of it's money and assets. I'll refrain from commenting on what I thought of that notion.
 

bupton52

Moderator
Premium Member
When the IP came to Arkansas, the GM and GL line agreed to allow Shriners again. But there was one caveat. The Shrine had to give the Arkansas GL all of it's money and assets. I'll refrain from commenting on what I thought of that notion.
I can only imagine the string of words that went through your head after hearing that! LOL
 

Rifleman1776

Registered User
There is a rumor that talks between the Arkansas GL and Shrine Imperial Potentate may be happening soon. Those who know him say the current GM has a good attitude and may be open to healing differences.
 
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