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While I don't know a great deal about the SR I've always been a fan of the York Rite from my days as a DeMolay. I've mentioned it before that the RAM Chap. sponsored my Chapter.
From my research Christianity and Catholicism are very different. When the Roman Catholic Ch was formed in the 3rd Century "they" quickly developed ways to control the uneducated and superstitious populace by barrowing from Jewish Law. Creating symbols (Cross, fish, flame, etc.) to reinforce...
I joined in 1974, the year after the Vietnam war ended, and was called a baby killer and spit at a couple of times. That passed after Reagan got in office.
Today I get fired up when some welfare sucking parasite thinks that they should have a free ride or are entitled to what we earned.
In IL we have a Lodge of Research and when I was at Grand Lodge in 2011 I attended and ended up joining. Never heard another word from them, hope they enjoyed my $20.
I'm a recovering catholic, and about half my family is catholic. I've heard that a Lodge near me has a priest that is a member, is their Chaplain. I've gotten snubbed by a couple KC members, but by and large no problems. stories I won't bore anyone with. From my research the origin of the...
I have to agreed with you. In the Alton Metroplx there is one each and we have members from the surrounding area. Down in the Metro-east there are 4 Chapters, 2 Councils and 2 Commanderies, and all of us help each other. The Metro-east is also where the Valley is located which has strong...
While both are excellent paths, I went with the YR for several reasons. The military aspect of the RAM Chapter sponsored our DeMolay Chapter (DeMolay turned me around when I was headed down the wrong path), YR completes the journey begun in Lodge, I liked all the sword work of Chapter and...