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The time taken to perform a degree is different than the the time between degrees. However, as we know, the two degrees were conferred in Scotland in the same day. And, degrees do only take about an hour in UGLE We don't perform the Hiramic play. I don't accept that men understand what they...

The assumption seems to be that waiting a month or so between degrees is some significant achievement and men gain great knowledge in 30 days. You can tell I don't accept that premise. Remember, this emphasis on candidate memorization is largely a phenomenon of the newer US GLs. I'm old...

I don't think anyone disagrees that effort brings reward. The question is whether accelerated degrees as have been done for centuries (old school) frustrates that reward. I've seen many candidates. I've not seen any difference in their diligence as Freemasons based on how they took degrees.

Supply Corps aren't trained in combat. There is a Navy Supply Corps website.

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Your lodge, Daylight 542, though I don't live in Tulsa anymore.

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.

No, you can't wear a Masonic lapel pin on your military uniform.

Let me know when your MM is. I may be able to come back.

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...

I had it blocked out, as the GHP has been a mentor of mine, but I have to work and am taking off next Friday-Sunday for CBCS in Reno.

Which Landmarks?

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...

I don't have that in my obligation and, if I did, I don't see what it has to do with not recognizing some jurisdictions

It is also known as a life member. I paid a lump sum of dues so that I don't have to pay annual dues.

I'm a Perpetual Member of Daylight. I installed my father, Curtis Cook, in the East in that Lodge.