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Re: Dual/plural memberships. Should Masons be able This is purely out in left field, but I like the idea of being a member of only ONE lodge, your home lodge and able to be a "patron" of other lodges. Pretty much the same thing allowing you vote and all the other rights, but kinda reinforces...

Currently its existence is tolerated, but not authorized by GL. Sent From My Freemasonry Pro App

I believe it is explained in Lightfoot's commentaries. Perhaps the article you read references it. Sent From My Freemasonry Pro App

I'll keep the answer brief. GLoTX has no ritual book. There is the monitor though. It contains charges, grand officer reception instructions, etc and some plain text esoteric material that is not part of the ritual. The "code book/cipher book" is printed by an outside company whose ritual books...

Possibly. I tell guys that the process from petition to vote can be up to two months, typically with the investigation in the middle.

Not necessarily. A lot of GLs have a "healing" process for transferring over.

Cool! Thanks for the share.

Its a recent rash of spam bots. We deal with them as they come along and/or get reported. Carry on. ^_^

True Kinsman Lodge shares an address with MW Mount Carmel Grand Lodge...

Well that depends on how you look at it. Short answer is that "Knight Templar" is the ultimate degree if the York Rite. However, the 30th degree in the Scottish Rite (Knight Kadosh) is essentially its own form of "Knight of the Temple" as well. That could be what you are hearing. This is a...

I advise calling the number listed on the site. Explain you are looking for a lodge to petition and there I no list on the site and see I one can be emailed to you. Sent From My Freemasonry Pro App

Hmm I'm from Keller not far away, but think I know some guys from the Arlington commandery. Sent From My Freemasonry Pro App

Right. Was trying to keep the explanation lighthearted. Especially with the recent net neutrality changes, the waters are more muddied than ever!

It's for more than just your browser but yeah. You typically point an application to route it's traffic through Tor. Think of it like data laundering. But not all types of network traffic will utilize Tor. Sent From My Freemasonry Pro App

Honestly I say no. Tor's main purpose is anonymity, but it has been shown that although it makes it very difficult to trace the information, it isn't impossible. I'd say it depends on your aim. If you are concerned about privacy it's worth a shot, but should not be considered fool proof. Also...

Congrats. Not to nitpick, but you are "passed" as a FC and "raised" as a MM. Congrats though!

Yup... Or rather, go back to its origins. Sent From My Freemasonry Pro App

I went into both Scottish Rite and York Rite way too soon after being raised. Even though I get lots of enjoyment out of them, I wish I had waited a while.

Indeed. Though strictly speaking, only two and a half YR degrees fall in the FC-MM gap. Sent From My Freemasonry Pro App

In your reflecting, meditate on a couple passages if you wish: "John 14:27 - Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." "Philippians 4:11-12 - I am not saying this because I am in need, for I...