Now is the time
I recently ran across this post...holy smokes!
Brethren, I'm sure most of you have heard of, read about, spoken of, or at least browsed something about the events at Gate City 2 in Atlanta, GA. The specific events regarding my membership and possibly the membership of thousands of others in Georgia (in reference to "non-white"). The Brethren and I would like thank everyone for their continued support of Gate City throughout this endeavor.
I would also like to personally thank the Brethren that I've met either in person, on the phone, or here. Your support has strengthened my resolve and installed in me a positive relevancy regarding the Craft that nothing or no one can ever take from me. I would also like to speak a moment on the issue of relevancy.
Georgia Freemasonry and Freemasonry in general is at pivotal point in history. An edict by the Grand Lodge of GA has been issued in short stating that no reference will be made to exclude any petitioner with regard to race, color, or national origin in any of the lodges falling under the Grand Lodge of GA. You can find out more about that here:
http://freemasonsfordummies.blogspot.co ... orgia.html. Its a step in the right direction and hopefully a few more steps can be made toward the survival of the Craft and further cement the lessons learned from these events into at least the Georgia Masonic Code and law.
The Grand Lodge will meet on October 27-28 for Annual Communication in Macon, GA where some important bills will be put to vote. Some of the important bills include six bills constructed by Gate City's own illustrious Brother David Llewellyn, will be presented at this time. I will post the bills for your reading. For those of you that have linking capability, your help would be appreciated.
But, I said all that to say this. Now is the time Brethren, that we should all come together in the spirit of Craft and ensure that we survive and provide the correct example of Freemasonry to future generations. No time is more relevant than now in changing the face of Freemasonry and showing the Craft in the reverent light in which it should always be displayed. Now is the time that you can further your support for Freemasonry and Gate City 2. Please come out to support the bills presented by Brother Llewellyn and the other Brethren that will help the Craft grow. Many of you have been waiting for the right time to make a positive impact on the Craft and I say to you Brethren. Now is the time. Thanks for allowing me the room to post and thanks again for all the continued support.
Brother Victor Marshall