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I got my facts a little confused. A number of the books in the Septuagint, the Greek translation of the Bible used by Jews and early Christians, were later removed by Jews as being historical rather than divine. Eventually, they were separated out of the Old Testament and became the Apocrypha...

I'm not sure I understand how it is "interfering". If it is what people want to do, if they learn from it and improve themselves by it, if it is something they enjoy, more power to them. As for OES, I can understand why that might be objectionable to some people. The requirements of a) a...

Another fraternal organization, originally based on Freemasonry, but long since cut ties. They use some of the same terminology, but are quite different. http://oto-usa.org/ Sent From My Freemasonry Pro App

There is no single order. While very similar, Catholic and Protestant Bibles have differences, different editions over the years have changed. The Jewish Bible, or Tanakh, is not identical to the Christian Old Testament. Sent From My Freemasonry Pro App

I switched to DE 2 years ago. It takes just a bit longer, but I like it better than cartridge. Particularly if I haven't shaved for a couple of days. With more than one day of growth on my face, I feel like the cartridges pull. The DE will cut it smoothly. Ill still use cartridge when I...

One can very politely thank the person for the invitation to visit, but explain that because there is no recognition between the Grand Lodges, you cannot visit or discuss ritual, or anything like that. Co-Masonry has its adherents, and I'm sure it's members get something out of it, and have...

I have said before, I will leave it to Muslims to define Islam - I will not define it for them. I will leave it to Christians to define their faith, and I will practice my own as I understand it. This thread has been fascinating, frustrating, exciting, and also kind of depressing. More than...

I think that part of the issue is that in much of Christian theology, the Old Testament has been superceded by the New, so this particular call to violence is not a part of Christianity. It doesn't really matter, though, what I believe to be the proper interpretation of Christian teaching. If...

There is no translation without interpretation. Even in your translation, I don't see the word to kill. If the Koran is anything like the Bible, I sure one could find other passages that would appear to contradict your assertion. The Muslims I know see thus as an imprecations to struggle for...

Religion in of itself does not cause violence, but it is certainly used as justification/rationalization. The Hebrew Bible, the Christian Bible, and the Koran have all been used quite effectively to justify the slaughter, oppression, and enslavement of entire populations. It is easy enough to...

Will be appointed Junior Steward in September. Sent From My Freemasonry Pro App

That is great. It could apply just as well to my Synagogue and my workplace, let alone family gatherings and traditions. Is that a quote, or did you come up with it?

I was thinking that the move away from these things a result of the temperance movement. While alcohol continued to be consumed in private even after prohibition was in place, the temperance movement certainly attached a very strong stigma to any consumption of alcohol. I would imagine that...

We go dark in July and August for because of vacations and school being out and such, but it is also a great time for planning. The new set of officers and committee chairs are known, the Master-elect is planning his year, etc. A lot of work gets done over the summer. For example, as food...

Shootings and other issues aside, I'm curious as to what am edict against side or "fun"'degrees really means. If it means not doing them in the lodge room while the lodge is at labor, it seems reasonable to me. As long as there is a clear separation between what is sanctioned ritual and what is...

How is "side degree" defined, as opposed to concordant or appendant? Sent From My Freemasonry Pro App

I thought that the video actually handled it nicely. I didn't think it sold it as as a charitable organization, but pointed out that giving is a natural byproduct (my words, not the video's) of Freemasonry. I thought that Fellowship was the most prominent part of what was presented, treating...

No one asked at the petitioning stage, and religion is not discussed in Lodge, but before my initiation I was asked if I was comfortable using a KJV Bible, or if I preferred something else. I chose to use a Tanakh (Hebrew Bible). I meant a lot to me to have been asked that. It showed not just...

I completely understand. It is a product of its time. However, when I see it reposted, I think it is worthwhile to note that for all it's beauty, there are things to learn from its flaws. Sent From My Freemasonry Pro App