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One technical question though. Isn't what he's issued just an edict? And aren't they only valid when the present Grand Master holds office? I.e. could this decision be null and void as soon as he's out? Still agree that it's a terrible move, but it may be less permanent than initially thought.

Hodapp has some more background info on his site in an older post http://freemasonsfordummies.blogspot.com/2010/12/grand-priory-of-scottish-reformed.html

It's a pretty good story. Would be interesting to read more about this background. Thanks for sharing.

Could you enlighten us a little more on what "proving your apron" is? I'm not sure we have that in Texas.

Very awesome. Thanks for sharing!

I think this is a case that is going back quote a while. Chris Hodapp covered it on his freemasonry for dummies blog. Essentially as I remember it, the GL of Arkansas expelled a brother for something, but the Shrine disagreed with the reasoning and continued to allow him to stay a member...

1) I don't believe so. The first three degrees are just from a different background and ritual, but they are still "blue lodge". 2) Believe so.

I'm a member of the York Rite, but not really active in it. When it comes to the Commandry specifically I must admit that the uniforms is part of what would hold me back. Not only because of the cost, but also just the looks of it. Without offending anyone I must say that I didn't join masonry...

I may be wrong, but believe Louisiana my work the Scottish Rite degrees. Don't take my word on it though, just thought I heard it once. Believe they are sometimes also refered to as the Red degrees, as opposed to the Blue Degrees. (Someone please correct me if I'm totally wrong)

I think that the reason that some people may not go is because they are not finding the Masonry and chance for self growth there that they had hoped for. Once you are done with the work there are many lodges that do not offer very much masonry. Instead it is long stated meetings with bickering...

I think there was a discussion on it recently, but as I understand some states use the first three degrees from the Scottish Rite as their Craft degrees, where most of us essentially use the York Rite ones. Not completely sure about the historical background, but believe they essentially are...

Never heard about him. Can you share some more info and perhaps some links (besides the obvious Wikipedia one)?

And remember that the chairs is not the only way of helping in a lodge. I'm sure most lodges wouldn't mind someone that took the initiative and coordinated the community outreach, charitable programs, widows nights, family events or just next years barbeque. As others have said initiative is...

Sorry to say, but none of them are important in my opinion. Masonry takes a good man and makes him better, and that is fully contained within the three degrees of the blue lodge, and these should have enough teachings to occupy anyone for a long time if they wanted. However having said that I...

Rule number 1 of the internet seem to apply here - "Do not discuss with idiots. They pull you down to their level, and then beat you on experience..."

I've heard that Coils is also supposed to be pretty good. Which would be the better reference volume to get?

Not according to themselves. http://www.ioof.org/aboutus.html But the symbols you mention are ones that have been used for a very long time. In some cases thousands of years. I don't think it is that surprising than an order made during a period of enlightenment would choose to adopt them.

Born in blood is not anti masonic at all. It basically spins the tale that masonry came from the Knights Templars. But there is a number of glaring issued with the logic and lack of evidence it puts up though. But a good read none the less if you just don't take it too serious.

They are another fraternal society, but they are not related to Freemasonry at all, though the organisations in structure are fairly similar. Without having ever attended a meeting I'd also wager that they probably share a number of ideologies with us.

You are right. I was a little fast on the keys and just assumed that it was the Texas one we were talking about. The Texas one you can get on Amazon, the rest I don't know I'd have to say.