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If he's wanting to join your lodge then you want to know everything about the man yes? Especially if he might represent your lodge and fraternity within your community? I'd say that it's absolutely appropriate.

It happens far too often. This is one of the things that happens when we fail to guard the West Gate carefully enough.

I'm not really sure how other than it was an old bible and it was starting to get worn. The jewels were still inside as well, although some of them actually flew out, so maybe that caused damaged somehow.

I had a similar experience when I was in the South, except the lodge just closed and the man got right in my face about it. He was our SD at the time. When we closed the lodge he slammed the Bible so hard on the way to me that we had to replace it with a new one.

Unless I'm mistaken, all regular Grand Lodges consider all co-masonic organizations to be clandestine. As for visiting...think back to your obligation. That's all I'm saying. :)

I mean on a Federal level. The fact that it's already defined by several jurisdictions is a good thing though because that's the level it should be handled at. I realize that doesn't impact clandestine lodges/practices however, common sense needs to step in at that point.

Who gets to define what hazing is? If you paint it with a broad brush then this could cause problems, especially if a lodge makes the mistake of bringing someone overly sensitive into the craft. We don't need more laws, especially ones that can be replaced with common sense. If you have...

Also, check out http://freemasonuniversity.com/ They have several courses over various subjects. All of which are FREE(!) and many include handouts you can print. Best of all, you don't have to present anything yourself if you don't like, just project the 15-20 minute video and cut the...

I'd re-evaluate our masonic education program and see if I could determine what's making it boring and redundant. If our mission statement is to take good men and make them better then that should be the focus of our meetings should it not? Masonic education is so broad that there should be...

Ya this was posted on Reddit last night also... I'll say the same thing I said there...this isn't a federal matter, there's no need or point in involving them. I wonder about the person that submitting that petition anyhow, you'd think their GL might have something to say about taking a GL...

Now that's craftsmanship! Thanks for sharing!

I really hope not!

First off, this article is terrific! I'm willing to sound a little heretical alongside you. I've been through all of the Yorkrite degrees and am very active in most of the Yorkrite bodies (KT openings are far too time consuming for my taste). I've found that the best benefit of having a...

My favorite secret is a place called the Owl's Nest in Covington, TX. It's an easily overlooked hole in the wall in a one horse town. I can't remember the last time I ate there that I wasn't impressed with the quality of their food and service.

Thanks, I'll look it up! You might also enjoy "Seven Habits of Highly Effective People" by Steven Covey if you haven't read it yet. I highly recommend it.

This isn't my blog but I found it really well put together. Basically the author is taking all the common conspiracy theories against Freemasonry and responding to them in detail using...logic of all things. I hope the conspiracy theorists that visit this site stumble across this first before...

To answer the title of your thread: No, we do not serve Satan in any capacity. As for the body of your thread...I'm unsure what you're stating/asking.

Here in Texas you can protest an EA to the WM and halt any progression. At least that's what I've always heard and it seems that I've seen it once or twice in the law book. Do what you feel is right, it's your lodge and your community.

Hey Damon. I tried EVE once several years ago but didn't get into it. I hear a lots changed and I've read some crazy strories about some of the things that have happened in the game. I may try it again, one day.

Congratulations! I had mixed emotions when I opened my last lodge but I'm sure your lodge had a great year.