A Clandestine Mason is one who is a member of a Grand Lodge that was not formed in accordance with the ancient customs and usages or a Lodge whose Charter was revoked (thus removing the Masonic authority). There are literally hundreds of these "bogus" organizations existent today. Some were formed by expelled members, some were simply invented organizations. Your Grand Lodge (through your Lodge Secretary) can provide a list of Lodges Masonic. That list is authoritative for your Grand Lodge and lists all Lodges that your Grand Lodge permits you to visit as a Mason.
While each GL is free to recognize as "regular" any other GL they wish, generally speaking those GLs which are "regular" adhere to at least 3 basic criteria. 1. Regularity of Origin (This means that the GL was formed by Lodges holding charters from recognized Grand Lodges - usually at least 3 Lodges). 2. Regularity of practice - (this means that the GL adheres to the ancient landmarks - Belief in Supreme being, Hiramic legend, Volume of Sacred Law required, men only, etc.) 3. Territorial Sovereignty - That the GL is the sole authority for Masonry in it's territory OR in amity with any GLs sharing territory. Those not meeting all three are considered "Clandestine". If a GL is regular or origin, but departs from the landmarks (e.g. women, atheists, etc) it is considered Irregular.
Your GL does not meet the very first requirement and is considered clandestine by every lehitimate GL in the United States
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