I believe that. I can also see how it might lead to slower change as well.I think we might have a diffrence in culture here. In general there is a more conservative culture in Europe then in the USA in regards to orders in general.
I just became a Master Mason in June, but here in Michigan you're allowed to join Appendent bodies as soon as you get your dues card. I'm starting with York Rite first simply because I know I'll do both rites eventually and I know I want to do all the Scottish Rite degrees and that will take some time.In my jurisdiction one must be a master mason for two years prior to being considered for membership in an appendant body, in time I hope to go through both the Royal Arch and the Scottish Rite however in your opinion brethren, where would you start?
And Australia is different again.
Great point, I know a guy that was not a Christian but said because his family members were all Christians he would defend it. Made sense to me I suppose. We'll see if the KT is ever called to go back to 'crusading' if he'd follow the leader then lol.Unless they changed it when I wasn't paying attention, the Scottish Rite here in the States is open to all Master Masons. (I'm in the Orient of Florida, myself)
The Chapter and Council of the York Rite also open to non Christians while the Commandery has been traditionally for those who profess the Christian faith. Though in recent years, exceptions have been made for those who will swear willingness to defend the Christian faith.
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Hahahahhahaa!Is this what the Appendant Bodies look like in Australia?
....So, in the HRA there, how many degrees are there?...
After I was raised I was quickly approached to join Scottish rite and the shrine. I. Said I had no intention to leave my blue lodge. I want to learn everything I can about my blue lodge.
I too would like to go through the arch, it does seem like the thing to do- and my blue lodge can do the mark man degree...I joined the HRA pretty sharpish after being raised, as it's considered in the UGLE to be the "completion of the third" and your local HRA chapter is, in effect, an extension of your craft lodge. I've since been approached about the KTs (which I reckon I'll eventually do), and I've made enquiries about the Mark (which I expect will be my next degree), but my heart is most fundamentally with my craft lodge, because that's the basis and root of it all. Whatever other degrees any of us might or might not do, we are all Master Masons, and that's where my sense of brotherhood lies.
In my jurisdiction one must be a master mason for two years prior to being considered for membership in an appendant body, in time I hope to go through both the Royal Arch and the Scottish Rite however in your opinion brethren, where would you start?
With the "take it slows" all said, it depends what you're into as well. SRIA in England is a good way to go for that esoteric itch or the Hermetic Order of Martinists as well. They definitely go down the rabbit hole, not that HRA or SR doesn't. Several others as well.
While I am a great fan of that particular rabbit hole, I believe SRIA is invitation only.
SRICF ( Societas Rosicruciana in Civitatibus Foederatis wich is the American) is invitation only. You can write to SRIA (Societas Rosicruciana in Anglia) regarding membership.
Whilst I've joined Mark here, I'm waiting until I've gone through the Craft chair before joining Chapter. I'll probably wait until after I've been through the Mark chair before joining RAM.This info is great!
I’m still a year off being eligible for consideration and things going that way makes me think that perhaps it would be advantageous to wait until I have sat in the east?
Royal Ark Mariner? The U.S. includes that in AMD to the best of my knowledge.Whilst I've joined Mark here, I'm waiting until I've gone through the Craft chair before joining Chapter. I'll probably wait until after I've been through the Mark chair before joining RAM.
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