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Is say an organization that provides the path for a positive lifestyle, coupled with your faith or spiritual preference. JM2C

I don't there is anything wrong with a social drink or two. I mean if your getting smashed after the meetings and jumping in your car, then that's problem.

I just receive the royal arch degree, and let me tell you, my wand just got bigger.

They started by providing protection for Christian pilgrims who were traveling to the holy land. During the crusades, they and the hospitallers provided care for injured warriors and civilians. In Europe, they helped finance the construction projects, such as churches, and palaces. As for...

Thx brethren.

The individual knight my have lived the life of a monk, but the Order itself was extremely wealthy. But I think they practiced what Christ specifically preached and put it to use, and put less importance on the hierarchy of the church. By living the principles that Christ taught, one could get...

Well I think they viewed Christianity different from the rest of Europe, but I think their main philosophical idea was the brotherhood of man under the fatherhood of God. Chivalry was and is still very important. I also believe that they were up to date on the science of their day. The Middle...

I've never heard of these degrees. These are separate from the RAM, cryptic and Templar degrees?

If anything, as masons we continue their philosophy that they practiced. Especially in the priory/commandery

Thank you, and I will let you know. Up here cryptic meets 5 times a year, so I'd have to wait to the fall.

Bro. Bowden couldn't of said it better myself.

Can't wait! There were many aspect of the RAM degree that I enjoyed. Specifically the explanation of the jewel you receive and especially the secrets and when closing the chapter.

Last night I was exalted to the Supreme Degree of the Holy Royal Arch of Jerusalem. Probably my favorite degree thus far. The companions did an excellent job putting on the degree. Cryptic next!

Ya. I threw a few pennies out but it's like being in a cage with a couple of hungry pitbulls. I'm just gonna read. Some of these guys have some pretty wacky ideas. But to be honest I'm not educated enough on the subject to make a comment. My two cents was just what I know mixed with an opinion...

Bro. Upton thank you for the invite.

I always start my plants a month or two on a window sill before I get the garden ready for cultivation. Tomatoes, hot and mild peppers and herbs.

Congrats.

Well I'm sure a lot of brethren appreciate your efforts to set things straight. I know I am. We can't have people masquerading around as masons making outlandish claims.

Crazy. In what era do they say the white man stole masonry from Egypt? Egyptians have been in contact with Caucasians for thousands of years, and also how did they go about doing this? Europe and other parts of the world that supported caucasian populations were not as advanced as the Egyptians...

The Regalia of the Grand Lodge of Texas A.F. & A.M. Awesome!