I recently participated in a masonic investigation committee for a petitioner to my lodge. I will not go into the specifics of this for privacy reasons, but our report to the master of the lodge was favorable. The experience prompted me to write a few thoughts about the process. If you’re not familiar with what … Continue reading Masonic Investigation Committees
Occult Profiles: Helena P. Blavatsky In this article on the Midnight Freemason’s Blog, the history of the Theosophical Society is discussed, and its driving force, Helena Blavatsky. Her ideas that blend Buddhism, Spiritualism, common core elements of world religions–she had a vision of world peace, one where humankind was elevated to the status that embodied … Continue reading The Week in Masonry Online Ending March 1 2020
An edited excerpt from The Ancient Mysteries and Secret Societies Which Have Influenced Modern Masonic Symbolism, by Manley P. Hall. Continue reading Manley P. Hall & The Mysteries
I take Freemasonry really seriously, but I have a weak spot for “Masonic Memes”. And oh boy, are there are lot of them. Credit where credit is due, this is taken from Eastbound357 on Reddit. Continue reading Masonic Memes, and, “We Swear, it’s not like that!”
What is Masonic ritual, how does it work, and why do we do it? Continue reading Why Ritual
I came across this today, which I wanted to share in brief because it captures such an important and laudable aspect of Freemasonry. This touches on the theme of religious tolerance which has been written about before on this blog. That the craft appeals to people from so many different walks of life, religious persuasions, … Continue reading Brotherhood
How can we make big change decisions in life keeping our values in mind? Continue reading A Mason’s Tool Chest for Career Change
Many are aware that discussion of politics and religion is frowned upon in Masonic lodges, but why? And when did this start? Continue reading No Religion and Politics in Lodge – An Early Look
Much has been said about Masonry’s decline in membership. Before getting into it, let’s stare down this decline so we know what we are talking about. First, we have to look at the facts without any value judgments. There is general agreement that this decline is caused by a range of different factors, but the … Continue reading The Right Size and Future for Masonry
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