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Great article. Unlike some of the Brethren at my Lodge, I don't fly the flag of Masonry openly, but if someone finds out that I'm a member, I'll gladly sit down and chat with them if they have questions. One of the first things I bring up is that Masonry is subjective not objective, so you'll...

Leave the switches alone. We have a P.M who liked to leave the "G," the two lights over the East, Lesser lights, and the light over the alter on; to give more of an effect after the obligation (hint hint hint).However, we were told to leave the switches alone during open lodge, even though...

Sorry for the lack of replies, the notification e-mails have been going to my spam box for some reason. To answer the questions, yes, you can't play with the lights during the degree; we have a brother who liked to turn all of the lights off (with the exception of a couple) to create a more...

The point of this post to let everyone know that something is going and things are being added/changed without permission from the higher ups, the idea of reflection/contemplation isn't the issue. This was just something to share so if anyone here visits a lodge that does this in conjunction...

I agree with you, I'd also add that the candidate should already be reflecting when the interviewers come to visit him, everyone does it differently. It isn't really an issue of having a CoR, the issue is adding without permission. I was talking with a former DDGM last night and he went on about...

I may misinterpreted it and I'll get a second opinion tonight at Lodge but I do remember hearing that two Lodges under the GLoT have been using these rooms and Most Worshipful Rogers isn't happy with additions to the Work or breaking of the by-laws; and Right Worshipful Brown didn't sound happy...

I'm going to attempt to swing this discussion back to the starting point. There are a lot of "problems" and solutions but it seems that no one wants to try to sort out the former with the latter. One thng I've noticed is that Lodges (and the members) need to figure out what type of Lodge they...

Brothers, Today during our certification exam a letter, that was written by our Grand Master, was read and it appears that Lodges are turning their anteroom into a "Reflection Chamber" which is a room painted black, with mirrors, and candles; this is based off of European Lodges (or rites). If...

Thank you Brother Marrs, please forgive my ignorance of the GLoT by-laws.

Is this a Masonic forum or a religious forum? Eric, your personal beliefs won't come under attack in a Masonic Lodge because Masons aren't supposed to discuss religion (or politics) at Lodge, that's one the unwritten rules, so others won't be offended.

At my Lodge the prayers start with "Heavenly Father" when the Chaplain gives it. I've heard a non-dominational prayer before at Lodge, but that was the only time. I think it's because of the location of the Lodge. Granbury is a little under 7,000 people and the vast majority of the population...

I completely agree with you. That's why I waited a while before jumping into the other Orders. I've heard that the York Rite has a massive influence over Texas Masonary and I spent a good while talking with a Brother about the York Rite. I think personally, some people are/were pressured into...

The Jr. Past Master of my Lodge is very active in the Easter Star with his wife (both served as Worthy Matron and Worthy Patron for two different Chapters) and he is very active in the Blue Lodge. The down side of my area is that we have the York Rite bodies, Easter Star chapter, a Scottish Rite...

Hello Brethren, I wanting to know everyone's views of appendant bodies. My Lodge of a fine mix of Scottish Rite, York Rite, Shrine, Eastern Star members; but there is a small (very small) number of Brothers that are Blue Lodge only, and they won't shy away from telling you their views of the...

Eric, I can give you the sterotypical speech and all Masons give, but I won't. Best thing to do is to vist the Lodge that you plan on joining and get to know everyone. Share your thoughts with the Master of Lodge and he can help you with your questions. One thing I will say is that Masonary is...

Look in your local phone book or on the internet for the local/closest Masonic Lodge in your area. Call and and leave them a message with your contact infomation or you can go to the Lodge and see when they meet. Where are you located?

Yes, I think that's what will happen but something would have to give. Either endowments would need to go down (back to $500), stop passing the hat for for fundraisers, cut back on some programs (like buying animals from the junor livestock association), or stop pestering endowed members for...

This wouldn't be a bad to attract "younger" people to join the Lodge. For example, I'm the youngest (22) active Brother at my Lodge and the average age is maybe 65ish. There are a few of us in our 20s (maybe three or four), a few in their 30s, a couple in their 40s, some in their 50s, and the...

Say it brother!!!!!! Our dues might being going up $50 ($100 to $150) this coming year and my view is "ok, don't know why because our outgoing WM came in under budget." However, if they do, then the fundraisers need to stop. There are brothers who can't pay their dues and are only $1-$2 in the...

I agree.