Because "regular" is subjective...Brethren, why is the situation in Italy complicated with two different regular Grand lodges? Many Grand Lodges recognize Grande Oriente d'Italia while others like UGLE recognize Regular Grand Lodge of Italy.
Why don't the regular Grand Lodges come together?
I think he's asking both of those.
Yet, any number of countries have three or even four GLs in amity. I see you are India. You have three GLs there. Is that not redundant?Indeed both the questions. Seems kind of redundant to have two different Grand Lodges, both recognized by Regular Grand Lodges, but not recognizing each other, or even merging.
Yet, any number of countries have three or even four GLs in amity. I see you are India. You have three GLs there. Is that not redundant?
As to why they don't merge, one might suspect it is the age old problem of our species: pride.
Different jurisdictions and constituencies is one thing. All the *four GLs here in India recognize each other and respect each other's jurisdiction. That in Italy is not jurisdictional differences. It's a competition.
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Got it. I glommed on to the use of the word redundant. Yet, there are other examples:No brother. Not that more than one GL is redundant. I meant multiple GLs that are considered regular to not be in amity with each other. Much like the Antients and Moderns.
And boy, was that a mess....as well as GLdF/GLNF. Certainly MN was convinced of the latter.
Sorry. I shall put the salt away.And boy, was that a mess.
This is funny as it could be taken that you are slaty about the situation and simultaneously rubbing salt in his wound!....lolSorry. I shall put the salt away.
More than one regular GL claiming the same territory... interesting!
Sounds correct.When it turns into a turf war no one wins.
Yeah, I am being entertained by it and learning a few things, lol.Is this thread amusing to anyone as it is to me;