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Capitalism and private entrepreneurs will outdo government agencies for technological innovation every single time. Sent from my SM-N986U using Tapatalk

It is still impressive when you look at it as a milestone event. The chariot was introduced over 4000 years ago and remained the most technologically advanced form of transport until the 1800s when the train was introduced. A mere 100 years after that, humans entered the powered flight age. Less...

That's done from your profile page here. I cannot recall but the forum may not allow you to add a profile photo until you hit a specific post count. I know many of the forums I am on operate that way. Browse around and look for interesting threads to engage in the discussion. And welcome to the...

I'm going to go ahead and call bullshit on your statement that no "very senior Brothers" have any clue what Master Masons are supposed to be doing with their time when they aren't initiating candidates. Are you actually saying on a public forum that all the Masons around you are that...

Be careful, those are likely older versions and the course uses the current ones. Just support the SR bookstore. Sent from my SM-N986U using Tapatalk

FYI, I am pretty sure you can enroll as a Master Mason. The biggest cost is the three books: Scottish Rite Ritual & Monitor Esoterika A Bridge to Light All of them are available in the Scottish Rite Store and worth every penny. Sent from my SM-N986U using Tapatalk

That's my point. M&D shouldn't be read like a novel from start to finish. It should be read in conjunction with the degree work as a tool to unlock the symbolism contained within those degrees. Which, really only works in the Southern Jurisdiction since the Northern has reworked many of their...

Your post highlights an experience all to common. Rush a man through the degrees so they can be an active participant in the Lodge only for them to find out that it consists of paying the bills and maybe reading some communications from GL. And everyone scratches their hoary heads as they...

I strongly recommend the Master Craftsman program. It is an excellent course that will help you examine the history of the Craft, it's philosophy and symbolism. https://scottishrite.org/scottish-rite-master-craftsman-program/ But do not just try reading Morals & Dogma believing that it will...

Welcome to the forum Brother and glad you're getting more involved in the Craft.

By all means, let them know that. :) Sent from my SM-N986U using Tapatalk

I think it's pretty safe to say no. Sent from my SM-N986U using Tapatalk

I just finished The Craft by John Dickie. This has been one of the most enjoyable Masonic books I have read recently. I cannot recommend it enough. Dickie takes a very informative deep dive into Masonic history, warts and all, in several of the areas around the world where Freemasons have...

No kidding, lack of information is a serious understatement. And what there is raises my hackles. The number of red flags in this statement alone is ridiculous. Sent from my SM-N986U using Tapatalk

So this popped up on my feed this morning.

Nice picture. Not Freemasonry. Pretending that the Craft is any older than the late Middle Ages/Early Renaissance at the very earliest is wishful thinking at the best and cannot be supported no matter how much you want it to be true. The fact that our Order has adopted symbols used by earlier...

Ah. That makes sense. There has been a dramatic uptick in making everything relate to environmental issues since then. I still stand by my Waterworld theory though. :D Sent from my SM-N986U using Tapatalk

Since we do not have any claim that a Freemason came down from a mountain carrying a mandate from the Great Architect to create our organization I think we can safely conclude that Freemasonry is a human institution. With religious foundations and ideals to be sure. Do you have some evidence...

Freemasonry absolutely has always included the social aspect as part of the Craft. You would be correct in saying that Freemasonry is not, or should not be, only a social club. Sent from my SM-N986U using Tapatalk

I have still yet to hear a solid argument as to how Brothers having a glass of brandy together after Lodge ruins that. What is it about the addition of alcoholic beverages to a Masonic gathering that makes it unacceptable? And the fact that your position is that of you don't get things your way...