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I am surprised if the dinner is booked. Certainly that information has not been communicated to the provinces. Source?
And, to quibble, it is the UGLE anniversary.
The underlying concept is legitimacy of origin. Just to clarify, not all grand lodges were founded by another grand lodge. A number were founded by three or more lodges with charters/warrants from regular grand lodges.
Actually, I am a member of two other fraternal orders. My grandfather and great grandfather were Odd Fellows. I don't know that Masonry is better or worse than those are. It is older. FWIW, I did learn mouth to ear and am a Past Grand Lecturer in Utah and a Senior Ritualist. So, my view of...
So, a foundation of Masonry is ear to mouth instruction and waiting between degrees? I don't accept that either philosophically or factually.
In UGLE not just the lectures are written, but the entire ritual (but for the G and PW). In Utah the lectures are written and candidates are provided a...
I'm fairly familiar with the various lists of landmarks. I've never seen that one. Does TN still use the list of 15 Landmarks? Pretty sure that isn't in it. Indeed, my province of Cheshire, the oldest Masonic province, does not use mouth to ear. I doubt if we are in violation of a landmark...
<25 years active and reserve Navy. I served with the Coasties, and actually have a decoration from them. They are fine sailors and any sailor with a lick of sense knows that. We actually do cross platform assignments in support of their law enforcement role. Their young cutter officers have...
Still don't know what you're speaking of. Remember, not all obligations are the same. Perhaps you could refer me to the page of Duncan's which has the phrase you are thinking of.
However, the phrase you mention is appropriate in the discussion, as that is the point: a determination as been...