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I guess my point is that you are the determining factor. An idol is not an idol until you make it an idol by idolizing it. A statue of Buddah or Krishna is not an idol to me. Your faith and belief is what makes you a Christian. Noone can change that but you. I am ignorant in true way of these...

Technically Allah is the same God as the God of Abraham. The diversion is between Isaac and Ishmael (from a historical perspective). You should also note that Islamists do believe in Jesus, just not that died for our sins, etc. Not to get too theological, but wanted to point out that they refer...

The Federal Anti-Tampering Act is no joke! If he's prosecuted, he's screwed...pun intended.

What did your friend say?

I'm probably getting ahead of myself, but I just purchased a 1950's release of Morals and Dogma. Now let me preface my question by conveying that when I get into something, it's always full tilt. My question is: Would reading Morals and Dogma before initiation detract from the enlightenment? Is...

I also found a site where a Soldier mentioned that in Afghanistan they have a Lodge chartered by the Grand Lodge of Ontario (not PH). Thought it was worth mentioning. Thanks for the insight! Cheers!

If you click on the "read more" to get to his Travelling Templar site; the bottom has the citations of sources. It looks like a mixture of sources. Very well written.

After more research, I am surprised the PH has their own Appendant Bodies. In my ignorance, I assumed it was a Craft Lodge thing. I'm pretty surprised. I guess I'm even more impressed that there are that many people searching for and obtaining Light. As for the controversy: I'll leave that to...

Very nice indeed! Well written and cited. (In all honesty) I want to be like you when I grow up. Baby-steps first...but once I see light, I'm going to dive right in! You've just gotten a new fan. I'll be looking for more of your writings. Best wishes and keep it up!

Sage advice. I've been meeting with the Lodge I am petitioning before their meetings and it has been very warm. I've had lunch with members and called others to ask about things. Just show up for the Lodge dinner and you'll likely receive a warm welcome. They'll help you work out the details...

I was hoping somebody would say that. I've been researching off-and-on for several years. I really feel like I am just scratching the surface because I don't have the proper context. Without the key (Light) it is not complete. Your experience gives me hope that when I am initiated as an EA, FC...

"The Brotherhood," by Tim Dedopulos was very informative. He is an esoteric researcher whose father is a Past Master of the Island of Corfu in Greece. Great photos and imagery. He worked with the UGLE for many of the photos and images. Very nice book. "Symbols of Freemasonry," by Daniel...

I recently found out about the visitation problem while socializing with Sam P. Cochran before their stated meeting. Washington State doesn't have that issue either. Can a Texas Mason visit a PH Lodge in another state that allows visitation? Or is it a blanket-rule? Graham Dallas, Texas...

Sorry...the learning curve for this forum is made worse by only using my iPhone. Fat thumbs = Typos

Great content on this thread. There are clearly pros and cons for each. What would you think of a partial rotation for the top 3 or 5 leading up to WM and the others elected. I am not entirely familiar (yet) with all of he positions, as I am new to Masonry, but (to my ignorant view) this sounds...

I've been doing a lot of research on Masonry the past year and found myself reading posts in your forum that answered my questions quite frequently. I have had an interesting path through life--and in short--have found myself adequately tempered to petition a Lodge. I've found one in Dallas and...