New UGLE Video

This is a pretty well put together video by the UGLE, and for what it represents, I'm only going to consider it as a primer. I hope they expand on more of the 'nature' of Freemasonry and go deeper than what is presented.


-Tom

Nice video. Thanks Tom for sharing with us. A point I picked up on was the charitable works done by Freemasonry and recall how so very many in the U.S. are totally unaware of the charitable works of Freemasonry in the U.S.

Overall, I like the video and it's message, but I really wish that we'd stop trying to sell Masonry as a "charitable organization". It is not. It was never intended to be that.

Quoting from the EA ritual, at least in our jurisdiction, new members are expressing told Freemasonry is essentially a charitable institution. Agree or disagree on whether it was intended to be that, but it's hard to argue when it is stated as fact.

Supposedly, Masonry donates about $3 million a day to charity in the United States.

JohnnyFlotsam said:

Overall, I like the video and it's message, but I really wish that we'd stop trying to sell Masonry as a "charitable organization". It is not. It was never intended to be that.

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I thought that the video actually handled it nicely. I didn't think it sold it as as a charitable organization, but pointed out that giving is a natural byproduct (my words, not the video's) of Freemasonry. I thought that Fellowship was the most prominent part of what was presented, treating others with respect and kindness was also brought out. I thought it was very nicely done.