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Wasn't there a book written a while ago about the Masonic-Templar connection that wasn't just some conspiracy nut?

After the execution of Grand Master Jacques de Molay etc., what are rival claims as to the result of the Templar Order? There is the Masonic theory and I am not discounting that in this thread, simply testing the waters to see what other theories are out there other than the Masonic connection...

Great to be back in Texas, shooting guns and eating well with family. Happy holidays to all on here!

I cannot know your pain, and can only pray and wish you the best. However, I cannot abandon my faith because some monsters twisted it to serve themselves. Please understand, I see beauty in the Catholic faith. I look to Christ, not the wrong and terrible conduct of some members. I offer my...

Intense.

It was the inspiration behind the da Vinci code. The essential claim is that Jesus and Mary Magdalene were married and had children, and that Jesus' bloodline continues to the present day. It is not regarded as serious by most historians.

In 2000 Pope John Paul II on behalf of all people, apologized to Jews by inserting a prayer at the Western Wall that read, "We're deeply saddened by the behavior of those in the course of history who have caused the children of God to suffer, and asking your forgiveness, we wish to commit...

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Or the masons in New York who shot and killed a man while passing him to FC? Point is there are bad nuts in every organization; that does not by itself tarnish the teachings and philosophical principles of said organization. Is there a question in here?

Cool story out of the GLoNY. Page 12. http://www.masonichomeny.org/assets/ESM/Mason-2014-Winter-Rnd1.pdf

By individuals and groups of individuals in the Church. No organization of man is without its fault of individuals. The Church has publicly apologized for this and other historical abuses (per Pope St. John Paul II). While not correcting the wrongs, the spirit of contrition should be commended.

Just a possible guess. Maybe initials of the original owner?

As far as smoking, try a hookah, or water pipe. I enjoy one at a local hookah bar with my friends. It's a great way to socialize and smoke. Maybe take some lodge brothers? Or, due to its near eastern origin, some Shriner brothers?

I'm going to apply soon for an OBE. If I get it, you'll be sure Ill use it.

Just frustrated by my jurisdiction since I can't petition for another year and a half because of the 21 rule.

Maybe this is just my paradigm as a law student, but the US has one "owner's manual", namely the Constitution. While an impressive document of the time, the Dec. of Independence does not have legal bearing. Cases before the Supreme Court, for example, evaluate the Constitutional questions being...

That sounds like a fine way to do it.

No election in seven years? Is that normal for a lodge?

Not sure how it is in Florida, but in Manhattan, there are some lodges that are organized my brothers of the same profession. I am a pre-law student, and when I become a lawyer, I may look into a lodge that is comprised primarily of other lawyers. The same is true for a lodge that is mainly...