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Here's what Ed King, creator of masonicinfo.com has to say about the goat:
"Whether it's as a recipient (i.e., in preparation for receiving the first degree of Freemasonry) or as a perpetrator, rarely does one fail to hear mention of "The Goat". It was - unfortunately - sometimes the first...
•Michael Richards (Kramer from Seinfeld)
• Phil Collins
• Sean Connery
• I've also heard that Richard Harrison (Old Man from Pawn Stars) is a mason, but I haven't seen anything credible to back it up.
"I Don't understand the grandmother and bathroom lines"
• The grandmother I don't get either, but I'm pretty sure the bathroom refers to a mason trying get some quiet time to practice his memory work. I like the " knock at people's doors and what for someone to knock back."
Solicitation of funds from Grand Lodge of Texas AF & AM
"I bet if two GLs met in that building you could find the funds needed to renovate and modernize it............"
• Well stated brother.
"I think the whole notion is deplorable and cheapens the degree to the point of a carnival side show. I don't think sensitivity has anything to do with it, personally. Post-EA, a lodge has just put considerable effort into impressing several things upon the candidate of a rather somber nature to...
I'm sure many of us before our initiation heard references to a goat. I know at some level its a mild dose of hazing, which I feel is harmless. But I've also come across some images and some short esoteric works on the Goat, so I'm sure there something more than just harmless hazing.
What are...
The Hero has been a story told over the ages in all shapes. He has the burden of taking the responsibility for the defense of those that can't defend themselves. He alone battles evil with strong heart knowing his life could end any moment. His triumphs are placed in the annuls of man and takes...
It’s Ok For Muslim Violence Against Christians
"Quite possibly the worst post on here. You are simply trying to provocateur a violent event. We are all brothers under the light. This thread only brings out the darkness in weak brothers. This thread deserves to be removed."
• I think it's good...
When I was vacationing in Jamaica last year, I met a mason from England. We were both at the bar ordering a drink and he noticed my ring. We didn't really have much of a chance to talk as he was there for a wedding and was tied down with family affairs. We did get a chance to talk about where...
It's been about a year since I was raised to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason. Since then I've taken the chair of Senior Deacon, have been active in Investigation Committees, and have been exalted to the Supreme Degree of the Royal Arch. Next year I'm most likely going to be in the South...
"The Grand Encampment of the U.S. doesn't accept that. Grand Commanderies that do are fudging, and they know it. The Grand Encampment says you must profess a belief in the Christian religion, not simply be willing to defend it."
• This is what deterring me from going the Templar route. I...