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Followup question: When was the "G" inserted into the Square and Compasses of American Freemasonry?

The Fellow Craft lecture, like that of the EA and Master's, provides a basic explanation of some of the symbols of Freemasonry. I believe the lectures are designed to excite one's curiosity, and urge the new Mason to pursue a deeper study of the Craft. Why would the authors of the lectures...

I'm looking forward to hearing all about your travels, Bro. Bindel.

According to Wikipedia (I know; I should go to a real source.): "Feminism refers to movements aimed at establishing and defending equal political, economic, and social rights and equal opportunities for women." I guess that makes me a feminist, Bro. Heirophant. Will you start delivering...

I have given this a lot of thought, and while I agree with the spirit of the resolution, I don't think the constitution needs to be amended. It seems to me that as overt racism declines in American society, it is becoming more rare in Texas Masonry. I haven't heard a Mason use the "n" word in...

When did you choose to be straight? Please view the video below: http://tinyurl.com/when-did-you-choose

Are you concerned with what is on his head, or what is in his heart?

Are you referring to Muslims or Sikhs?

It is my understanding that Sikhs never wear any headgear on top of their turbans. If a Sikh Mason were to be elected Master of a Texas Lodge, I would hope that the Grand Master would grant dispensation for him to preside wearing his turban only.

I don't believe that using a cipher book nor shortening the proficiency "cheapens" Masonry. Rote memorization of questions and answers is not Masonic education.

Wow. I was raised Catholic! 1. Unitarian Universalism (100%) 2. Neo-Pagan (89%) 3. Secular Humanism (89%) 4. Liberal Quakers (88%) 5. New Age (81%) 6. Taoism (72%) 7. Mainline to Liberal Christian Protestants (67%) 8. Scientology (67%) 9. Nontheist (64%) 10. Mahayana...

There are members of PHA Lodges who are not African-American. Why would one refer to them as "Black Masons?" Likewise, there are Masons of color in "mainstream" Lodges. Should we call them "White Masons?" A Mason is a Mason.

I agree that a man must have something that guides him. Could that something be his own God-given intellect? Must it be a printed volume of a major religion? Allow me to quote a bit from Anderson's "Ancient Charges of a Free Mason:" I. Concerning GOD and RELIGION . . . But though in ancient...

I view the Furniture of the Lodge as symbolic. The Holy Bible (like the Square and Compasses) is a symbol of what I hold to be true. My truth may not be based on the "Holy Scriptures" of any religion, but rather based on conclusions drawn from a lifetime of study. As the Law currently stands...

Don't know much about modern day RC orders, but I'm currently reading "The Rosicrucian Enlightenment" by Frances Yates. http://tinyurl.com/Frances-Yates I highly recommend it.

Whisky-Tango-Foxtrot! Nearly one-in-five Americans (18%) believe Obama is a Muslim. http://pewresearch.org/pubs/1701/poll-obama-muslim-christian-church-out-of-politics-political-leaders-religious

Brother jonesvilletexas, I hope you wrote that tongue-in-cheek.

Well said, my Brother! Excellent rant.

Sponsoring a team could open a nasty can of worms. Picture this: Umpire makes a bad call, resulting in a bleacher-clearing donnybrook. Video is broadcast on local TV (and posted on YouTube.) Zoom to cursing child throwing a sucker punch. His uniform reads: "Billy Goat Lodge #1776. Making Good...

A number of years ago, I tried to slog my way through the King James Version. The 400 year old English is pretty, but rather difficult for me to follow. I did some research on later English translations, and chose for my Old Testament: The Jewish Study Bible...