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'God' is the word currently used in the law. No words have been added to the law, we're taking away words. The change is, dropping of the requirement that a man acknowledge the divine authenticity of the Holy Scriptures, whatever that means.

"The following post is presented for constructive criticism ONLY and is in no way to be construed as "circularizing" as described in Art. 505 of the Laws of the Grand Lodge of Texas, A.F. & A.M." ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This resolution...

This is a good question. The secrets are: passwords, grips, precise details of the ritual. A good guide is the monitor. If it is in the monitor, you can talk about it. So, you can talk about the whole philosophy of Freemasonry. So write without fear.

Very interesting. I just hope God doesn't smite the Saints (or the Cowboys) for touching the skin of a dead pig.

I participate in it and enjoy it a great deal. There is a great deal of writing involved. But it's all about your Masonic experience. Good luck.

Fall. head first down the rabbit hole. Rosicrucianism is a fascinating area of study. Use your own tools and measure everything out for yourself. Go to multiple sources. I'm not familiar with this group nor the book. But after scanning it, I want to read it. Rosicrucianism is very much...

I know a couple of teenagers that just got pregnant and they didn't have to get married to do it. I like the sentiment of the author, but marriage is not just about children. What children need most is love. I'm reminded of that little girl that was found in a closest a few years ago. She had...

Agreed.

You are 100% correct, I stand corrected. I have not been able to figure out how any real 'conservative' would want to tell another place how to do their business. When Newt Gingrich said the Mosque should only be allowed when a synagogue or church was built in Mecca, I fell out of my chair...

If you know me, you know I am a Mason. I wear my ring and necklace. I'll talk to anyone who has questions. But the depth I go into will vary depending on the questioner and the questions asked.

Howdy Benton! Congrats on getting Raised to the Sublime Degree! Being a student myself, I know that was no small task. Good luck on your quest.

Every time I get the Texas Mason, I cringe. I really get no benefit from it whatsoever. I can't believe anyone thinks it worth the 100k. That being said, the GL of Louisiana puts out a lovely quearterly magazine that cots only 14k. The last issue had 6 educational articles. Now, its not the...

Why does anyone that does not live in NYC have a heated opinion on this? All of the bluster I've heard about it has been from conservative politicians from everywhere but NYC. Is this a real issue?

I like what the Daily Show said: "You can build a Catholic Church next to a playground, but should you?" Like Josh said, we can't expect every religion to be held accountable for those who have done terrible things.

I here a lot of call to action. But what is that action? Is there a legislative agenda that could fix some of these things. Just putting a paper in the hands of a GM does not actually do anything. As for the Kiwians. I Agree whole heartily. And I've been called some ugly things for doing so...

Very true indeed. Good work at your lodge. It takes courage and hard work to make things like that happen. Keep it up.

How would you accomplish this? Legislatively? Or do you feel that we ,as the Grand West, should just 'hold more men accountable'? Should the Grand Lodge mandate such things? You've got a lot of nice thoughts, but how do they become reality?

In what ways do you think the standard should be raised? And for whom? Just candidates for office or should we have accountability from our lodges also?

Voter apathy is absolutely a big problem and a contributing factor to the polarization. The more polarized the politics gets, the less people care.

This is why I started this thread. No matter where you are on the political spectrum, there is a balance that is eventually found. Between the left and the right we should end up in the middle with compromise between those who want limited govt and those who believe in activist government. One...