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Devious Inner circle 2120 Posts 
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Seasonal Greetings from my lodge to yours,
Fellow Craft Brothers!  Signed, Brother of Hiram |
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FunTimeAl Special user 987 Posts
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Is that some kind of masonic imagery? Funny how every free mason I've ever met couldn't use a compass and straight edge to save his life :o)
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Ekuth Inner circle Floating above my 1539 Posts
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That would be because the compass and mitre are symbols for something else entirely and have nothing to do with the standard usage as far as Masonic rite goes. I can't go into more detail, sorry.
On the other hand, I'm certain there is more than one brother who is a talented draftsman.
"All you need is in Fitzkee."
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Paddy Inner circle Milford OH 1571 Posts
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What's interesting is the Grand lodge of England, hold the guarding of secrets so close that members are not allowed to wear any jewelry, rings, pins, etc that shows non brethren that you are a Mason. Also Free Masonry is NOT a religious organization. It is a group of Men that believe in the Fatherhood of God and the Brotherhood of Men. The VSL at my Lodge is a Torah, in Hebrew. at others it is the sacred books of Buddhism, Hinduism, whatever. In fact I visited a Lodge on Boston's Chinatown where the VSL was in Chinese, they told me it was a Book sacred to Confusionists. (spelling)
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Octopus Sun Special user Wiggle Wiggle 586 Posts
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Happy Holiday's Brother's
I've often wondered how many Magi here belong to our Fraternity. |
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FunTimeAl Special user 987 Posts
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Oh boy, now it's really getting tough trying to separate the geeks from the nerds...
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Devious Inner circle 2120 Posts
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Brother Brian, I hope you are doing well in the Valley of the Sun.
Hang in there and please give my best to the misses. Paddy, what good are the rings, if you can't clink them right? Chad, There will be blood!   |
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Floyd Collins Inner circle Ohio 1633 Posts
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Thank you brother, happy holidays to you as well.
Floyd Collins P.M 32
No one said it would be easy, or did they?
Check out my all new book "Chicken Scratches" visit my lulu store for more information. http://www.lulu.com/spotlight/thecenterstage http://www.collinscomedymagic.com |
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jakeg Inner circle 1736 Posts
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A lot of good memories and a lot of good friends.
Happy holidays to all ............... |
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Paddy Inner circle Milford OH 1571 Posts
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The only reason I responded is to show that masonry is not just a Christian thing. My Lodge consists mostly of Jews. Anyone can become a Freemason but you have to ASK one to be one. We can not ask you if you're interested in masonry. It is a GREAT organization. The Shriner's Hospitals for children, where no one ever pays for care, are a part of Masonry. Those who are not brothers, don't be afraid to "Ask 1 to be 1"
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Johnny Butterfield Veteran user 378 Posts
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On 2011-12-17 07:41, Paddy wrote: Doesn't one have to be a part of (or at least a belief in) a monotheistic religion? Can atheists become Freemasons?
The current economic crisis is due to all the coins I've vanished.
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Octopus Sun Special user Wiggle Wiggle 586 Posts
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^No Atheist may be a Mason.
A belief in a mono or poly theistic religion is not required. a belief in something, yes. even the pick and choosers are allowed(those who choose a little from this religion or that). But, no atheists may be allowed to be a Mason. |
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Johnny Butterfield Veteran user 378 Posts
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So not everyone can be a Mason, then.
The current economic crisis is due to all the coins I've vanished.
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Dave V Inner circle Las Vegas, NV 4825 Posts
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And of course the classic line comes to mind:
I DON'T WANT TO BELONG TO ANY CLUB THAT WILL ACCEPT ME AS A MEMBER.
No trees were killed in the making of this message, but a large number of electrons were terribly inconvenienced.
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FunTimeAl Special user 987 Posts
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Can I join long enough to find out where the cap of the Giza pyramid is & what's on it? Or where the Ark is. Or if Dumbledor really died...really just about any secret would be worth it, so long as I could back out before I was expected to tithe.
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Paddy Inner circle Milford OH 1571 Posts
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No, the "secrets" are our signs & dewgaurds so that one mason can know another mason anywhere in the world. Our rituals may have some differences but these signs are the same worldwide.
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Floyd Collins Inner circle Ohio 1633 Posts
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On 2011-12-17 16:00, Dave V wrote: That is funny, there is however a big difference in accepting one as a member for that join Lions, Elks, Moose, Eagles and even your local credit union the list of clubs goes on and on, yet when we accept someone they are our brother. Free Masonry is a fraternity (Latin frater : "brother") 
The invisible lodge, is a group of Masons who are also performers of magic.
No one said it would be easy, or did they?
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Devious Inner circle 2120 Posts
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Devious Inner circle 2120 Posts
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The Invisible Lodge, a world wide organization of Masonic magicians, organized in 1953, is offering a $500 (USD) scholarship to a magic camp or convention to a magician under the age of 18.
Applicants must write a letter telling a bit about their magic interest and why attending a magic gathering would be helpful in their magical growth. The deadline for entries is April 30th with the winner announced June 1. Entries should be sent to International President Roger Miller, Box-417, Bonner Springs, KS 66012 USA Or emailed to: rogerrx@magician.org |
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CarlEJones Elite user Dallas, Texas 454 Posts
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Hi Brothers of the IL! Just found this link. Glad to see it!
Best Wishes! Carl PM Knox Corinthian Lodge
THANK YOU for helping us carry on our laughter ministry in hospitals to kids of ALL ages. Our visits are ALWAYS free. We NEED & DEEPLY appreciate your gifts of magic so that we can do what we do. Please PM me with questions or, for a faster reply, in most cases please text or call 214-578-1601
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