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Just a few concerns... or curiosities

chrmc

Registered User
SR ritual books do have the first three degrees. Any US jurisdiction that uses these rituals or rituals derived from them are automatically clandestine.

Not to mince words or derail the conversation, but there are a couple of lodges in Louisiana that confer the first 3 degrees, but uses SR ritual fully sanctioned and regular under the GL. Etoile Polaire No1 in New Orleans is probably the most well known.
 

pointwithinacircle2

Rapscallion
Premium Member
Do yall think all human beings are fundamentally identical?
I believe that all human beings a number of human components such as a body, intellect, emotions, etc. That we share the common experience of living on the same planet and that we are all moving forward together through time. Is that close enough to meet your definition of "fundamentally identical"?
 

Derek Barclay

Registered User
Brother, you put us to shame.
Why do you say that? With my previous post, I was implying that a shift in my thinking is occurring. These discussions are doing something to change my outlook on things, apparently for the better.

Edit: I think I may be misinterpreting your meaning.

Another edit: Haha, nevermind. I shouldn't rush to think the worst. Sorry.
 
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Derek Barclay

Registered User
I'm surprised we haven't moved away from the two-party system yet, but it is happening. The leading Democrat is actually an independent and the leading Republican isn't even a politician. You heard me. :)
 

Glen Cook

G A Cook
Site Benefactor
There is indeed something on the wing and it can be seen in many aspects of human society, particularly politics.

How will the widespread rejection of incumbent parties affect Freemasonry?
I suspect much in the same manner as the raspberry crumble I had for my dessert last night.
 
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Ressam

Guest
I'm surprised we haven't moved away from the two-party system yet, but it is happening. The leading Democrat is actually an independent and the leading Republican isn't even a politician. You heard me. :)
Why it's happenin'?
Could you, please, explain?
 

Derek Barclay

Registered User
They all try to appeal to the masses. That's how they win the election. It does seem to me that we are all in this together, however, and that is not based on emotion or fear. Rather, it's based on reason and love. Love is not without reason. Though there are many who would disagree, I simply don't see it that way.
 
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Ressam

Guest
They all try to appeal to the masses. That's how they win the election. It does seem to me that we are all in this together, however, and that is not based on emotion or fear. Rather, it's based on reason and love. Love is not without reason. Though there are many who would disagree, I simply don't see it that way.
Why U.S. is using "Indirect System" in Presidential Elections?!
Dayum! Al Gore must have been The President in 2000 Elections!
But, of course, may be it was for the benefit of humanity.
Only God knows.
 

coachn

Coach John S. Nagy
Premium Member
I always read that quote in my best Shatner voice!
I, always, hear, that, quote, in, my, best, Shatner, voice.
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