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The Freemasonry FAQ
Version 1.0
August 2006
This Frequently Asked Question comes from the weekly USENET MASONRY FAQ, posted to alt.freemasonry every Friday at 08:00 Pacific. Please refer to the weekly FAQ for other resource and contact information.
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What is Co-Masonry?
Co-Masonry, also known as Adoptive Masonry, refers to Masonic Lodges
that admit both men and women. Co-Masonry traces its heritage back to
the 19th century.
There are two Grand Lodges of Co-Masonry with jurisdiction in America:
Le Droit Humain, based in Paris, France and the original Co-Masonic
organization in the US; and the American Federation of Human Rights
(American Co-Masonry), based in Larkspur, Colorado.
The degree structure differs slightly from standard Blue Lodge
structure (i.e.: the Scottish Rite is worked as part of the regular
Lodge, not a separate organization), but in most things Co-Masonic
lodges function as regular Masonic lodges.
There are a few feminine grand lodges, which are considered by the
UGLE to be regular, with the exception of the initiation of women.
Version 1.0
August 2006
This Frequently Asked Question comes from the weekly USENET MASONRY FAQ, posted to alt.freemasonry every Friday at 08:00 Pacific. Please refer to the weekly FAQ for other resource and contact information.
08
What is Co-Masonry?
Co-Masonry, also known as Adoptive Masonry, refers to Masonic Lodges
that admit both men and women. Co-Masonry traces its heritage back to
the 19th century.
There are two Grand Lodges of Co-Masonry with jurisdiction in America:
Le Droit Humain, based in Paris, France and the original Co-Masonic
organization in the US; and the American Federation of Human Rights
(American Co-Masonry), based in Larkspur, Colorado.
The degree structure differs slightly from standard Blue Lodge
structure (i.e.: the Scottish Rite is worked as part of the regular
Lodge, not a separate organization), but in most things Co-Masonic
lodges function as regular Masonic lodges.
There are a few feminine grand lodges, which are considered by the
UGLE to be regular, with the exception of the initiation of women.