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I wont lie, my first thought was that it almost reminded me of some troupe of WCW wrestlers (could you imagine a masonic one? you know, going up against D-Generation X or the Corporation, I know I'm dating my self here but I hope someone else was equally obsessed with the old WWF in their...

This is how I define feminism and have had no issue considering myself one for it. Again, I think a lot of people are getting gender aesthetics (What is manly, what is feminine) confused with rights (for me to want women to get treated like men on the job is an example of a woman's...

thank you! I look forward to my 1st non degree meeting net week, and starting Council in Feb.

It's nice to actually see Brad Paisely talking. Whenever I give tours (at the masonic temple in philly) and people ask for examples of Modern famous freemasons, I always name him and there are a lot of people who don't believe me (for whatever reason).

I wont lie, I was cringing until it hit him saying "taking what's best from the past and leaving other things in the dustbin". I needed to hear that. I will say I have mixed feelings on his ideas as it's certainly true that some men are neither hyper-masculine, nor feminized. I, a large man...

This is an excellent rebuttal. Thank you. Here's mine That's what I was about to say. Furthermore, okay, maybe there's an agenda in 'wanting to be accepted as normal and receive the same benefits that we take for granted'. Or an agenda may be that they don't want to be discriminated...

Ugh, still not getting the point. Look. Homosexuality is attraction. It is harmless. Pure and simple. There is no gay agenda. If it were a choice, don't you think all of those who have suffered oppression and degradation would go back to choosing being straight? Remember also. We, Masons...

Al Queda is explicitly anti-american. As an order which may not be political, but does require a sense of patriotism and love for country/law, this would disqualify him.

I'll have to say that I made it through the book with mixed feelings. As I mentioned before, I do tours at the masonic temple in philly, and believe me, Dan Brown comes up a lot. As for the book, he treats us very well and paints us in a wonderful light. Some things he does exaggerate a bit...

I know that many brethren love nineteenth century american history. Being part of an order which had so many proud moments as our nature struggles, I often feel, as do others, a strange feeling close to nostalgia for those times of faith, struggle, simplicity and growth. Rarely, I should...

I recommend this video whole heartedly. I also recommend taking a look at this (I didn't see if anyone posted it) conserning the GL of Kentucky who voted against a ban on homosexuals. http://freemasonsfordummies.blogspot.com/2010/10/grand-lodge-of-kentucky-votes-against.html I'll say...

can I just quote this forever? this, this is my feeling deeply and truly.

Referred to by a brethren on another (non-masonic) forum (through a thread about freemasonry). Due to the knowledgeable and considerate nature of the members here, I've recommended this thread to many texans on my tours of the masonic temple here in philly who are interested in joining.

I should also point out, again in my opinion, has no one learnt from either our sense of tolerance, respect or from the controversy which still surrounds us from the racial discrimination which lead to prince hall? Ehhh, see, here's an issue. It's been proven quite often to not be a choice...

That would conflict heavily with many Episcopalian Brethren like myself who have no issue with homosexuality. Mind you, good moral standing often reflected upon what was legal. Since, morality, as defined by faith, was something left up to the individual interpreter of a lodge and the faith he...

well it's highly unlikely that I'll be down south anytime soon to witness these degrees. It is, however, fascinating to know that some lodges still work the A.A.S.R. in its initial ritualized fashion (Rather than the theatrical one). Furthermore, as a ritualist at heart, I would love to...

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woah, wait. Are these regular/recognized lodges affiliated with a good standing Grand Lodge? If so, I would love to see the degrees done the old fashioned way rather than the theatrical. (speaking of which, last night I got my Rose Croix and Prince of Jerusalem)

First off, little under a month ago I turned 23. For my birthday my better half (who's other work can be found here, as well as a better description of the process through which it was made here: http://havinghorns.blogspot.com) knitted me a scarf with two symbols that should be all too familiar...

hahah I got lucky, that's how I got it. There was an opening and I had weeks until I had to renew my lease or go back to CT (I just graduated from college). I sent them an email saying "AHHH I'M A CONNECTICUT MASON AND I NEED A JOB" (and something else, it was much more tasteful and not as...