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I've recently developed an interest in this degree as something our Chapter could learn and confer on new Worshipful Masters. Before jumping into something like this however, I have a few questions that come to mind which need addressed: Is the PM degree an honorary degree or does it make the...

The problem is that Texas is so big that even a centrally located city is still a long ways for some people. BTW, if you like Mexican food then you should try out Chewie's next time you're in Waco. ;)

I think there are probably forces at work that we can't understand as humans... That being said, I think most cases of possession are likely some sort of mental illness.

Nope, I only just now realized I missed it in fact. :(

Why would we need to continue to raise 15mil to refurbish a building we sold? I think that's a bit pessimistic, don't you? With the money we made off selling the old place we could probably have a nice place built. It'd be smaller, yes, but the GL doesn't need to rival the capital building...

I knew what to expect as soon as I got the letter. Once I confirmed they just wanted more money I tossed it in the trash. My mother lodge has enough financial problems, as do other local lodges around me. If I'm going to donate any extra money it'll be local first. The GL is an impressive...

Congratulations! :)

This may sound callous but I view it as natural selection at work. Lodges know the returns on endowments are low (last year we gave the returns right back to GL) and many members treat endowed memberships as though they were life memberships. I visited a nearby lodge several months ago which...

It's official! I'm the future Past Has Been. No rest for the weary though, I'll be going back to the South.

Very interesting! May I ask what part of Texas you're in? If you're ever close by I would love to ask you to give a presentation on this at our lodge.

I'm relieved, I opened this expecting to see a first-time poster asking for money. :) Well done my brother, it's good that he had someone reliable that could help him out.

I will be watching this to find out the results. I'm probably a hasty fellow because I'm surprised nobody threatened to withdraw recognition over this sooner.

Are you referring to their religion? I don't know much about it but I think I know where you're going with this! I think it's safe to say that they aren't the only ancient people with very detailed knowledge of the stars but there's is certainly very well documented. :)

For some reason I read it as integration of both GLs rather than integration of race. Yes racial integration would be a good thing we just have to overcome some old mindsets. For unification I'd have to ask why either GL would want to unify. Whos bylaws and rules would take precidence? Who...

Visitation is pretty feasible if enough people push for it. Integration? I don't see that happening for several reasons and I can't see either GL really wanting that.

I'd like to get the SEM this June, maybe I'll see you there. :P

Well Freemasonry is one of the oldest and most noble organizations still in existence (IMO) so I really don't think anyone needs to look at is like it's a scam to get their money (assuming the lodge you join is regular). I didn't find anything about dew_time's comment to be overtly offensive...

I'll elaborate now that I don't think I'm going to get blown away by a tornado. :P You're made a mason when you take the EA obligation. Those of us who remember the catechism should recall what was done with us at the altar and what was said to us in the NE corner. It's pretty black and...

I'd say it's the moment you take on the EA obligation. Freemason Connect Mobile

I'm curious then how GL feels about dimmers? Technically the lights stay on but they're dim. There's a certain point where the GL nit-picking about every aspect our our lodges feels a bit excessive. It just struck me. :confused1: