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The Royal Arch of Solomon is the 13° in the Scottish Rite. The 18° is the Knight Rose Croix.

PHO is also referred to as "National Compact." Quite some time ago (mid 1800's IIRC,) some Prince Hall Lodges decided to have a national Grand Lodge. They apparently thought all Prince Hall Lodges would go along, but they didn't. So, it caused a schism. PHO has a national Grand Lodge...

Joining what? This forum? I'm a Minnesota Mason, and they tolerate me...lol!

From what I can determine, there is at least one Lodge in Amman, under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Scotland. Contact GLoS directly for information: Freemasons' Hall, 96 George Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH2 3DH T: 0131 225 5577 F: 0131 225 3953 e...

Even a Lewis?

The 33° is not honorary. It is called "the 33rd and last degree of Scottish Rite Masonry." This is a common mistake because of the title of the degree, which is "Inspector General Honorary," to make it clear that the holder is not an active member of the Supreme Council. It is the "Inspector...

Then they need to change their web site FAQ's. It quite clearly says you must profess a belief in the Christian religion. Copied directly from their page: In fact, the petition on their web site has as the last statement before you sign "the undersigned further confirms, insofar as his...

In the Prince Hall Scottish Rite (as well as the Northern Masonic Jurisdction,) the 32° is called Sublime Prince of the Royal Secret. In the "mainstream" Scottish Rite Southern Jurisdiction, it's Master of the Royal Secret. So when he refers to princes, he's talking about 32° brothers, and I...

Correct. In other words, stay away. I am getting an even better understanding of the extent of the problem of clandestine lodges and grand lodges in the African-American community duping good men in search of light by reading Bro. Harper's new book Freemasonry in Black & White. I'm a couple...

The Grand Encampment of the U.S. doesn't accept that. Grand Commanderies that do are fudging, and they know it. The Grand Encampment says you must profess a belief in the Christian religion, not simply be willing to defend it.

In answer to your question, if varies considerably by Scottish Rite Valley. Some only confer the five obligatory degrees (4, 14, 18, 30, 32) in full theatrical form, and simply communicate the rest (reading a short summary of the degree and its lesson.) Some do more. Some confer all 29...

Those two Cooper books I mentioned contain nothing that cannot be shared with anyone, and reveal nothing that would be a "spoiler" for you.

If you read "Born in Blood," make sure you at least read "The Rosslyn Hoax" by Bro. Robert L.D. Cooper for a different look at the idea of a Knights Templar history for Freemasonry. Another outstanding Cooper book I recommend is "Cracking the Freemasons' Code: The Truth about Solomon's Key and...

Individual Grand Lodges probably know the average age of their membership, but I don't think there's any national number. My Lodge has become quite young, with the progressive line running from the 20's to very low 40's, and no past masters in the progressive line. However, I think one of the...

I won't haze, and I won't be hazed. I won't join anything that expects me to subject myself to humiliation to become a member.

Here are the four rings I have and wear on a somewhat rotating basis. From left to right, a fairly generic ring (but my main "go-to" because of how clearly identifiable it is) from Gordon's Masonic Rings. My custom Lodge ring, also from Gordon. An artistic sterling silver ring I got on eBay...

No one should become a Mason looking for any financial advantage. Some Lodges do sponsor scholarships.

The way they did it was a degree team from the Grand Lodge of Indiana opened the Lodge, conferred the first half of the degree, and called the craft from labor to refreshment. They then had dinner, and after dinner, the Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Indiana called the craft to labor, conferred the...

You are a Mason when you take your 1° obligation. However, since you're an apprentice, you're not able to travel and work as such without the supervision of a Master Mason. That's why you can't visit another Lodge without a MM who saw you initiated who can vouch for you, and why you shouldn't...

Re: I'm a young man from NYC and I'm 24 years of age ....I am having trouble acquirin Try these: http://www.nymasons.org/about-freemasonry/ny-lodge-locator.html http://princehallny.org/lodges.html Be careful. There is a bogus "Grand Lodge" on practically every corner in NYC.