You know it's a genuine relief when you read a calm and measured voice like that of Freemason from a Freestate.
I have been trying to hold my tongue while listening to the ongoing political sniping among brothers and it is heartening to read another brother's strong voice for reconcilliation and a call to remember our obligations and teachings.
http://freemasonfromthefreestate.blogspot.com/2008/11/election-2008.html
It's worth a look.
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Monday, November 3, 2008
Nearing the end......
At last and finally we are nearing the end of the obscenity that has become our presidential elections.
Tens of millions are spent on lowest-common-denominator advertising and one can only watch as we slowly but surely drag ourselves closer and closer to tearing this nation apart once and for all. Both parties, let me say this again....BOTH parties have felt it more important to engage in forms of character assassination and spin-doctoring rather than really address the issues that are in desperate need of attention.
Is it too much to ask that Masons try and discuss the issues rationally and without the rancor that seems to be so pervasive at this time?
It's tiring to read "Masonic" blogs where a brother states that he hopes you will make sure you vote, doesn't mind which side of the issues you stand, but then immediately goes on to say that a vote for one side or the other will fling open the gates of hell, end civilization as we know it and usher in the dawn of whatever it is most heinous and repulsive.
If we, as men who supposedly accept all races, creeds and truly stand by our obligations, cannot lead by example, then what good are we?
Tens of millions are spent on lowest-common-denominator advertising and one can only watch as we slowly but surely drag ourselves closer and closer to tearing this nation apart once and for all. Both parties, let me say this again....BOTH parties have felt it more important to engage in forms of character assassination and spin-doctoring rather than really address the issues that are in desperate need of attention.
Is it too much to ask that Masons try and discuss the issues rationally and without the rancor that seems to be so pervasive at this time?
It's tiring to read "Masonic" blogs where a brother states that he hopes you will make sure you vote, doesn't mind which side of the issues you stand, but then immediately goes on to say that a vote for one side or the other will fling open the gates of hell, end civilization as we know it and usher in the dawn of whatever it is most heinous and repulsive.
If we, as men who supposedly accept all races, creeds and truly stand by our obligations, cannot lead by example, then what good are we?
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Prince Hall regularity and recognition
I have been reading the blogs from Brother Milliken regarding Prince Hall and racism within Mainstream Masonry.
As I go through the chairs I have become more and more concerned over the future of our fraternity. I have finally come to the decision that the point needs to be forced at Grand Lodge.
I plan on proposing that the GL of Washington withdraw recognition to any GL that does not recognize Prince Hall Masonry as regular.
I have been told that this is tantamount to dropping a bomb on GL, but I strongly believe the stain on Masonry must come to an end.
As I go through the chairs I have become more and more concerned over the future of our fraternity. I have finally come to the decision that the point needs to be forced at Grand Lodge.
I plan on proposing that the GL of Washington withdraw recognition to any GL that does not recognize Prince Hall Masonry as regular.
I have been told that this is tantamount to dropping a bomb on GL, but I strongly believe the stain on Masonry must come to an end.
Thursday, October 30, 2008
The path of Freemasonry?
After receiving another ultra right-wing email forwarded to me by the secretary of my Scottish Rite Valley, I am nearly ready to demit from the Scottish Rite.
I am increasingly apalled at the intolerant, bigoted and racist attitudes of many of my AASR brothers. At the reunion where I received the degrees of the Scottish Rite, I left the lunch table after listening to many brothers loudly condemning "ragheads and faggots" and that Democrats were unpatriotic and should be shot for not supporting the war in Iraq.
I wrote the Supreme Grand Commander, but do not expect to receive a reply......and still have not although 3 months have passed.
As a Scottish Rite Mason I swore to uphold freedom of conscience, religion and expression, to safeguard the seperation of church and state. From what I have seen, these oaths are worthless to too many of the SR.
I am increasingly apalled at the intolerant, bigoted and racist attitudes of many of my AASR brothers. At the reunion where I received the degrees of the Scottish Rite, I left the lunch table after listening to many brothers loudly condemning "ragheads and faggots" and that Democrats were unpatriotic and should be shot for not supporting the war in Iraq.
I wrote the Supreme Grand Commander, but do not expect to receive a reply......and still have not although 3 months have passed.
As a Scottish Rite Mason I swore to uphold freedom of conscience, religion and expression, to safeguard the seperation of church and state. From what I have seen, these oaths are worthless to too many of the SR.
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