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Agreed. Perhaps it is a US only custom to call the date of raising the "Masonic birthday". The argument for initiation is at least as strong.

I suggest rereading the Federalist Papers and the Anti-Federalist Papers. The authors cite examples from history that I had to look up because they were not covered even at college level in my era. They considered examples from ancient Greece, ancient Rome, medieval Florence, England from the...

Thing is I've seen certified ritual instructors who can't discuss the meaning to save their lives. They can recite word for word not just every word for every point in the ritual but also the stage directions for the floor work, yet it seems like they are playing a tape. Memorization is good...

We allow multiple memberships. I hold membership in California, Illinois and Texas. In MWPHGLofTX there may be options. They have "associate membership" which sounds like different terminology for the same thing. It would be necessary to read their book of constitutions carefully. Here we...

Be that as it may, in my jurisdictions the night of a brother's raising is remembered as his "Masonic birthday" not the night of his initiation. He's a Brother from the moment he is obligated during his initiation but many see the raising as a symbolic rebirth into a new spiritual life. While...

Secretary announcements at a number of the Stated meetings I have attended include mention that EA "X" is taking longer than 6 months and the extension paperwork has been filed.

It would appear that it is a part of human nature to fight as individuals and to band together in ever growing groups and fight as groups. This seems true independent of religions. While some fights are about religion there's no reason to think wars would stop if all religions faded or if one...

In MWPHGLofTX it is called "associate membership". They may not use the same words but the status is the same. So some do and the terminology varies. Need to ask the local jurisdictions in question and vary the wording of the question a few times to get past language barriers.

By "parents" I think you have requested a sponsor or mentor. That person has to be local. If you list your geography in this thread and/or in your profile we can point you to local resources.

Depends on jurisdiction so you'll need to look it up locally. The range I've seen is in California the lodge "may" drop you from their active roles after 5 years if you don't advance but they may vote at any Stated meeting to activate you again, through in Texas the lodge must file paperwork to...

The military supplies structure which is beneficial to folks with mild symptoms.

The structure of the US government is modeled directly on the Roman Republic not indirectly through the Parliamentary system. It's why we have neither king nor prime minster but we do have proconsul with veto power. The US common law system is taken directly from English common law which is in...

Becoming comfortable giving speeches and presentations was on the list of reasons I petitioned. Also becoming comfortable in a tuxedo.

In my previous post I asked about recognition and multiple affiliation policies. You'll have to approach both jurisdictions and ask them about their multiple affiliation policies. I can answer the recognition question now that I know your geography. You are good to go for recognition -...

Ask the local lodges if they allow multiple affiliation and if they have exchanged recognition with the jurisdiction that has Washington 22. If either answer yes to either question you have your answer. If both answer yes to both questions go with your heart because there will be no hurdle to...

Welcome to the family once adopted brother.

Authority is what the rules say you can do. Our rules don't address completely separate orders. Because the Shrine does require Masonry everywhere but Arkansas declaring the Shrine not recognized is within the authority of a GM. Though not declaring the Shrine clandestine nor expelling...

The US government under the Articles of Confederation was based on previous confederation system in history like the German Hansiatic League. The US government under the Constitution is explicitly based on the form of the Roman Republic before the transition to Roman Empire. Bicameral...