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So what is the "right" way to vote then and who decides? Masonic writings state that the Mason has been equipped with working tools and we should vote our conscience. Why would we disregard the writings in Masonry concerning the vote when we vote? Am I better off if I pick your version...

:blushing: Sorry I get carried away. I just love my lodge.....if I didn't mention that:14:

I absolutely LOVE my lodge. We have on average about 80 percent member attendance at every meeting. We have several visitors at every meeting and its not uncommon to have more than 100% of our numbers in attendance. We have actually had near 10 times are membership number sitting in lodge...

Thank you Brother. I have been asked how old James is...well he is right about to turn 16. Also...good used books sitting on a shelf collecting dust are just fine too. I would like them to be in good shape, no covers missing etc. but if you think he would enjoy them don't feel that you need...

I think the beauty of the vote as an exercise of freedom of conscience is that it is ultimately private. It is between you and God and your real obligation is to vote for the good of Masonry and for the good of your lodge. Often things die in committee. For me the vote is not as tough as...

Most of you know I am a homicide detective. Well, I have a case where a boy was tortured in slavery and beaten almost to death by his adopted father. The man adopted the boy and even created a torture area for his beatings. The boy almost died the day we found him. This week is the anniversary...

Mr. Jihad would get a big old giant cube from me. That being said, I have traveled to a number of Muslim countries and can't fathom why a jihadist would want to be a Mason. All radical factions of Islam hate Masonry...by name. So I can't fathom him wanting to yolk himself to infidels. But...

Austin area as I understand it.

Enlightenment Lodge had a Special Communication yesterday and one of our visitors was from Fort Worth Lodge. He specifically mentioned you Mr. Rhitland :001_smile: But I told him he can't use that kind of language in our lodge....kiddin' LOL What a wonderfully small world. I hope I...

Brother the Pillars are manufactured by different groups, etc. So it is likely the particular meaning is lost with the artist, but it is likely for him it was significant. It is safe to say the "allusion to the number three may be found where ever we turn our steps in Masonry."

100% with ya Brother. A lodge should have a vision so that it can impart that unto its members. "We not sure what we do, and the little we do...do, is because thats what we've always done" is a bad idea whose detrimental effects on the Craft are obvious. I applaud you and your lodge Brothers...

Thank you for the kindness Brothers....glad to share the journey with you.

Same in Colorado

Correct. They are unable to meet. I have seen a GM remove the three princple officers of a lodge and appoint new men. He also warned the lodge that if he came back for the same problem, he would leave with their charter under his arm. But, in the end, it seems most GM's want to build...

The newest entry at http://www.therelevantmason.com/2010/11/defining-freemasonry.html What came you here to do? It is a reasonable question. If you have made it thus far, and your lodge is doing its job, then the Fraternity should have the expectation that you have an idea of your...

In Colorado he can "arrest" the charter. Then the Grand Lodge as a committee of the whole votes on making it permanent or returning the charter at the end of the year.

I list some of my Masonic activities and such on my CV as far as speaking engagements and published articles go and it has never stopped me from getting a bid on a contract to teach with the government or other groups. I don't know why we apologize so heavily for being Masons. We ought to...

Esoterika is a more mature Pike and is a great read on the first three degrees.

I would encourage any Brother interested to come stay at the Porter house for a day or two and share in lodge with us. It is addicting in many ways and we love visitors. Please PM me for a phone number, give me a call, and come visit.