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I believe the word that you are looking for is "demit" which means that you have "demitted" from that body, as opposed to "admit" or "omit." The "de" means to withdraw or undo, if I'm not mistaken. So in that case, you would no longer be a member of the Grand Lodge of New York and solely a...

Go for the Light! Craft is the most important, but I've found that I am very well rounded after YR and SR. They really are important, especially if you are intellectually-inclined. Wait if you have a reason to. Don't wait for the sake of waiting. If you have the interest, pull the trigger...

As I mentioned in a previous post, this is a perfect example of a conversation that could (or should in my opinion based on the level of detail that we are delving into) be held in a private section for Master Masons only. I'm sure nothing is being violated, but one that is not otherwise privvy...

As with most things, "allowed" and "preferred" can be presented interchangably by those that are in positions to standardize things and feel compelled to do so. To my knowledge (confirmed by two separate DIs) the lights may beturned off and on at THE appropriate times. If you are being graded...

My main point is that there is a plethora of ideas, observations, innovations, criticisms, and wisdom in the previous posts and MoT could use any of them and prosper, but it would likely change the course of MoT. Daniel and the others are absolutely right that MoT has broken past Texas and that...

Looks like it boils down to "What MoT will be in the future"...I for one like the idea of a section for only MMs and maybe even one for Texas MMs: A String Theory multiplicitudinal dimension of the SS for MMs in TX only? ;-)

Find a local Lodge, have a few dinners with them before the meetings (they will likely be complimentary if you are a genuine seeker of Light), and petition if you are so inclined. I would highly recommend investing the time to talk with several local Lodges and "interview them"--as you will be...

You'll find a ton of information on this site that is already posted. Just use the search bar and you'll get all kinds of hits. Happy huntings! Graham Master Mason Sam P. Cochran #1335 Love Field Chapter #396 Love Field Council #478 Texas Lodge of Research Scottish Rite Research Society...

Texas is $500 for the conferring of the Degrees. That being said, I was able to receive ALL 29 Degrees during my Reunion. That is not the norm everywhere, but it is here. The Valley of Dallas confers the 4th - 32nd Degrees Spring and Fall; Terminal for Summer Reunion. For a full production...

After attending the 2013 Texas Scottish Rite Legacy Convocation that I am even more excited about Scottish Rite Masonry than when I received the degrees. The main theme revolved around making the best possible environment for the conferral of the degrees (by providing as much as a true threatre...

I felt thoroughly enlightened after the conference at Hella Shrine near Dallas in January. Worshipful FitzPatrick is a great orator. He is local to Dallas so I have the opportunity to hear him speak on occassion and am always so impressed. He is the type of Brother that you can ask any question...

I read all the way through it...but I'm a little thicker than most.

I would imagine to protect the dues to the individual Lodge. Many of our Lodges basically dissuade the same thing...creating a de facto non-plural/affiliation membership situation. It is classic protectionism. Some Brothers just won't click with the group and I (and most of you, I'm sure) would...

The fee is $500 to join if you are over 30 years old and $250 if you are under. That may be specific to each valley though. You will find that it is well worth it if you are into understanding the deeper meaning of the Craft. If you are into the Blue Lodge ritual specifically...I would look at...

It's a great line in the article Brother. I can't believe I didn't send this to you! It is pretty interesting. I was a Wired subscriber until I moved. I need to get that set up again. That's a bad ass techie magazine...it's right up your alley Daniel. The columns are pretty interesting. I was...

Yes...you should join if you are active and interested in esoteric, lessons, and history of Masonry. It was chartered in the late 19th Century to govern Degrees that were Masonic, but had no home or organized Rite. The Royal Ark Mariner, Saint Lawrence the Martyr, Secret Monitor, and others are...

I've heard Chapter and Council use the terminology "Honorary Degree of ..." I thought that was pretty respectful of our foundation...

You probably will appreciate them more if that is your mindset. To be completely honest though, they really don't get in the way except for time. They really give you a more refined perspective (relative to your experience, of course) when you attend Craft Lodge after the Degrees (though York...

I'll be there for the Scottish Rite Convocation on 4/20. You going to that?

Good find!