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I know this is not "politically correct" but is this a bad thing or is he is he puging beliefs that are not in line with Masonic tenets? I didn't read in this edict that it was against non-Christian religons or beliefs. I didn't see anything about Jewish or Islamic religions being mentioned as...
Freemasonry and the Church
W. J. Collett, C.D.M.A. B.Ed. B.D. D.D.
Grand Master
Grand Lodge of Alberta, A.F. & A.M.
And President
Mount Royal College
Calgary, Alberta
Freemasonry and the Church
From time to time Freemasonry has come under criticism from the Christian Church both the...
If your using this for self protection I would practice drawing and point and shoot. In a stress fire situation muscle memory is what kicks in. Aiming is nice but its not as important as the other two. If your going to practice in the mirror please please make sure you check the weapon several...
Re: Is Masonry "guilty" of teaching toleration?
I have given a lot if thought to this. If I was in an area that I felt that because of my religious beliefs I could not sit in that lodge then I wouldn't. I just that simple. Peace and harmony would still exist. But if I saw a Brother...
I understand what you're saying. And I know that you have your position on things and the only way that I can answer some your questions is to discuss it with you. Which I personally don't mind doing. This is a bad analogy, But I work part time for the corners office picking up bodies as a...
That's why we don't discuss religion in the lodge. It's really a simple concept. Are we concerned with the person's religion at a PTA meeting, a Lions Club meeting, or any other secular event.
I have mixed feelings on this statement. Although I agree that one man's opinion doesn't determine what Masonry is. And that sometimes opinions can be misunderstood. I think it is very Masonic to put one's faith before everything else. Even if that decision is based on misinformation.
You should respect each other and refrain from disputes; you should not, like water and oil, repel each other, but should, like milk and water, mingle together.
Buddha
The point about Buddhism might be miss placed here, but in my research of different religious beliefs I have come across much information. Although we as Masons are to be tolerant we can't accept everyone. Someone might be a good person in every way but that does not mean that they can qualify...