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There certainly is a tension between the willingness of a leader to admit he got it wrong, and the need for consistency in governance.

And we hope you haven’t left FM!

The difficulty of the GM in making these decisions and his responsibility for the welfare of the Craft is well described. He is often between Skylla and Charybdis. He also has a duty to protect the reputation of the Craft. As we made decisions for Convent General next week, this was an...

Do I understand that you have now been installed in all the YR presiding chairs?

Well, I don’t see any reflection on the regularity of RGLI, but yes, there is vindication.

No equivalent of which I am aware to M&D. I would recommend Neville Cryer’s books.

UGLE and GLScot both participated in documentaries showing the temple and parts of ritual.

I spent last week in Houston.

Then change that sig line, my brother! Which lodge and grand lodge?

“..full of wise and learned view…” Well, we’re full of something. :). I understand your point, and the balance between openness and maintaining mystique. One of my favorite moments in my mother lodge is the lighting which leaves the officers in shadow during the degree. With a nod to Brother...

Yes. We have many “trained” in the rituals, like a clever parrot, but understanding the rituals? Not so much. So, we continue our education, we care for each other, we do good works, we help other lodges, we fellowship. In sum, we mason.

And do you think that’s all he did for his lodge?

Are you indicating he didn’t deserve the award? Who selects recipients in your jurisdiction?

The website gives little information. https://masonicoin.com/

Thanks for providing an example. The word “Apophänie” was coined by a German psychiatrist.

Apophenia.

Likely a reference to Generation Z.

But Freemasonry has always had the social element as a prominent aspect. The first GL was founded in a tavern. My UGLE lodge met in taverns. The buildings still have bars where we spend time after a meeting. I point this out not because it is a bar, but to demonstrate the social aspect. As to...

Need? No, a bar isn’t needed. But as a convenient place to chat and enjoy one another’s comp, it’s great. My buildings in England have bars. I don’t drink. I still enjoy my time there. May I ask why you feel so strongly on the subject that you would stop attending?