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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 the Shrine?
The Shrine is not an appendant body of Masonry, though the
distinction would escape many. The Shrine confers no additional
degrees. It was founded in 1872 (the Mecca Temple in New York City)
and an Arabic theme was chosen. Hence, the distinctive red fez that
Shriners wear at official functions.
Members of the Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles the Mystic Shrine
for North America (AAONMS is an anagram for "A MASON") are required to
be Master Masons in good standing with their lodge. The Shrine is most
noted for its emphasis on philanthropy and its jolly outlook on life
-- it has been called "the playground of Masonry". This is expressed
as "pleasure without intemperance, hospitality without rudeness, and
jollity without coarseness."
The Royal Order of Jesters is a group drawn from Shrine membership, by
invitation only.
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.
04
What is the Shrine?
The Shrine is not an appendant body of Masonry, though the
distinction would escape many. The Shrine confers no additional
degrees. It was founded in 1872 (the Mecca Temple in New York City)
and an Arabic theme was chosen. Hence, the distinctive red fez that
Shriners wear at official functions.
Members of the Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles the Mystic Shrine
for North America (AAONMS is an anagram for "A MASON") are required to
be Master Masons in good standing with their lodge. The Shrine is most
noted for its emphasis on philanthropy and its jolly outlook on life
-- it has been called "the playground of Masonry". This is expressed
as "pleasure without intemperance, hospitality without rudeness, and
jollity without coarseness."
The Royal Order of Jesters is a group drawn from Shrine membership, by
invitation only.