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The Holy Bible says true and proper religion before God is taking care of the widows and orphans and keeping oneself unstained from the world. With that definition, yes, Freemasonry would be true religion before God, in a christian/Jewish/Islamic sense. Yet that discriminates against those of...

They portray the lessons of Freemasonry in another light for the initiates, IMO, to help retain the information and that we might have the shared experiences there of, once again in my opinion. There's tons of people that put a spiritual twist on all of it but it's up to individual...

That's more the ideology of a lot of the clandestine masonic associations I've seen, as far as the first 3 degrees are concerned. An adept is someone already proficient in a certain field, the blue lodge is more like a blue print in that aspect. I believe your trying to make a deeper...

While I was living in Texas I had Masonic plates on my car and they helped start conversations with both brothers and those interested in the craft.

Church's are generally self seeking and many have changed from their original teachings, Freemasonry has taught the same message from it's inception. The "rituals" are, IMO, a means of remembrance, the allegorical symbols brought to life.

I've heard it taught that He was referring to spiritual death.

Because man is more than just body, you can not improve upon man without touching on things of the spirit. Freemasonry excludes itself from the prejudices of the secular world, mainly religion and politics, which, IMO, is why it's teachings have proven timeless.

I almost always wear my ring, more so, as a reminder to myself than an outward sign of my affiliation. I can't recall anyone paying much attention to it honestly.

It is a great day indeed!

I wish I could do more for you and your family brother but my prayers are with y'all.

It followed Jewish history more so than westernized Christianity and of course Hollywood has to spice everything up a bit!

Ohh what a world it would be if masonry controlled all that we see...

A Prophet from Galilee once said it's an issue of our heart and what we choose to allow in will eventually pour out.

I petitioned a lodge as soon as I turned lawful age. If I would of been presented with a short form or anything less than what was expected of my brothers of centuries past I would of felt offended, although I do understand why those options are available. I've always been a seeker of truth and...

Hahaha I can't disagree with any of that. Most of the groups that I'm aware of personally are in the stages of educating the masses and I guess a general awakening, if you will, to the realities of "the state of our society". My Freemasonry

Just the title "patriotic fraternity" could put you on federal watch lists and make others skeptical in this day and age. Now a small local group or Internet discussion group on subjects such as the constitution, founding fathers, states rights or government history would be beneficial but...

I'm the first in several generations! I'm related to Edward Burleson,on my moms side, he was a prominent Texas Mason during the days of the Republic. My Freemasonry

Just a joke, no offense intended brother My Freemasonry

As a younger mason I'm covered by the exclusion of granddaughter lol My Freemasonry

Ahh so that's what I missed with the hw, prolly a clandestine lodge lol My Freemasonry HD