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I have been a Mason for about 25 years in California. I am also a member of Scottish Rite. Currently I am involved with the College of the Consistory program out of Guthrie and find it a bit of a challenge as it makes me better evaluate my thoughts on the subjects. Also involved in the Master...

I decided that since this is an interesting discussion that I would look at the pertinent section of the California Masonic Code and this just a part of what is listed but interesting none the less. Remember this is California's version. §402.060. ALTERNATE HOLY WRITINGS. A candidate for...

The interesting thing about the Book of Shadows is that it is not only the VSL of the candidate but it is uniquely their own. As they are building upon their understanding of the Wiccan experience and its special initiations and rituals, they are recording them in a fashion that is meaningful...

I have met a few men who have felt the same way regarding who they would be willing to sit with in Lodge with similar reasons. I actually met one person who had demitted from Masonry when the GL of California acknowledged PHA as being regular many years ago. I also see where a GL would not do...

I think you have a better approach to it and it covers a larger area while still addressing the main issue at hand. It also put everyone on notice without it appearing to be a direct threat, though it actually is.

The Knights of Columba is a separate group. Knights of Columbus was started by a Catholic Priest named McGiveney, whom the Order has been working to get Saint status for, with the idea that it would help parish men in times of need. It eventually became a Fraternal Benefit Society in that...

This reminds me of the person who has been painting a wood floor and looks up and sees has painted himself into the corner and now has to wait for the floor to dry. The GLoWV has apparently set the paint brush in motion and we now get the opportunity to watch them work. I honestly hope that...

For an interesting read try Faith and Fraternalism. It is the history of the Knights of Columbus. Interesting points are taken that in more then one occasion it required the help of Masonic Grand Lodges to solve some problems. The Order itself while requiring its members to be Catholic is not...