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I like the "chicken wings" patch more too. WE use that design in FInland.
There is three different logos used within WS. Elvira, "chicken wings" and square and compass
Okay.
So if there is black cubes and black balls and white rubber balls and white rubber balls in the ballot then how does the blind brother know how he votes?
What baffles me is that many times (not particularly in this thread) brethren criticize WS for having leather vests and patches. And suggest joining different masonic riding groups witch also usually wear vests and patches...
In FInland we have actual MC clubs for Police, several military...
I am a part of Widows sons MRA and in my opinion WS is a great organisation. At least here in Finland.
On the other hand I don't think anyone should attend lodge wearing letter vests or t-shirts regardless of affiliation to anything.
In Finland we wear tuxedo or black suit to any formal...
I taught that it is time to write something about how the things in here are going.
Finally next week I have my Royal Arch degree. I am so excited for that.
I have been working as a senior deacon in my lodge for a year now and will continue as so next year. In my Mark lodge I work as a junior...
I am joining HRA in September and I am fairly interested in joining Cryptic Council. The nearest Council is in Tallin Estonia witch is 3,5 car drive and a boat ride to another country away from me... =D So I have to really figure out if I have the time (and the money) to do so.
Ok
I must try to find my self time to visit one of the Swedish rite lodges here in Finland one day. I have heard that the ritual is very beautifull.
*I should get my RA degree in august so I would be able to come to 4th and 5th degree. Or eaven 6thg...?
How does it work in Swedish rite?
Does he get adopted only to the third degree or to higher according to his potential extra degrees in York or Schottish rite?
I have been good too. Studying a lot because I decided to do something radical and I started at the university last september at the tender age of 41. :D
In Finland pre Covid we had around 8000 masons (F&AM) There is also couple of lodges under Swedis rite (we have mutual regognition) that has I...
WS in Texas could of use the winged pyramid that most of the WS around US and the world use or square and compass as they use in UK.
Banning the whole association for a patch that is not widely used seem a bit over board.