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Post by antoninus9 on Oct 23, 2007 15:25:45 GMT
The new Masonic temple of the Rite of the Rose Cross of Gold will be dedicated and opened on Saturday the 3rd of November, 2007. It will begin early in the morning at the Rosicrucian Guidestones where the sacred Masonic flame will be reignited within a circle of three golden broached thurnels symbolically transmuted with salt, sulfur and mercury . The flame will then be carried back to the new temple and utilized to dedicate the temple and light the three lesser lights of the temple. The celebration will include the entering of three new Apprentice Masons, plenty of food, beer and wine. The sacred flame of true Masonic brotherhood in Georgia will be reignited as a living testament to the Masonic world.
It is the beginning of a new Masonic age in the United States and a return to the true principles of the Craft.
The Rite of the Rose Cross of Gold is the fastest growing Masonic organization in the United States, with members in thirty-five different states. We promote absolute freedom of conscience and the value of true brotherhood. Each lodge is independent and free to act as its members dictate. We are dedicated to the happiness and success of every brother as is illustrated by our success and growth.
The new temple of the Rite of the Rose Cross of Gold is designed to be more than just a lodge building. It will act as a community center for the brothers and has wireless Internet access, dining, and office facilities available. Here brothers can get away from the office anytime but still be connected. The new building also features an entertainment room with HD satellite TV and video games. The lodge room area features a Dolby Digital surround system, digital projector, and chamber of reflection.
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Post by negredo on Oct 23, 2007 16:14:30 GMT
Interesting. Do you make Masons in this organization?
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Post by brandt on Oct 23, 2007 16:27:55 GMT
Awesome Brother Jeff, simply awesome. The place sounds great.
Brandt
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Post by leonardo on Oct 23, 2007 18:33:57 GMT
I wish you well Jeff. Sounds like your membership are well catered for.
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Post by antoninus9 on Oct 23, 2007 22:09:28 GMT
Thank you all. :-)
The new temple building is the result of what our members wanted. It is designed to cater to their needs and create both a convivial and solemn place to work as Freemasons.
Granted, it's not your typical lodge building but perhaps it provides a look into the future and is an architectural example of what many young Masons want.
It's been a long time in the making and we are all very excited to finally have our own place.
Jeff
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Post by devoutfreemason on Oct 23, 2007 22:43:33 GMT
Wonderful!!! Just absolutley beautiful. Masonry does have a home in the 21st century!! Congrats Brothers!!
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Post by vtmason on Oct 24, 2007 14:56:41 GMT
Sounds pretty cool. I like the chamber of reflection part. I'd kill for that and a descent lodge library. I personally could do without the electronics and whatnot, but it seems that this will probably be a place that gets used more than once per month
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Post by antoninus9 on Oct 24, 2007 17:50:43 GMT
The beauty of being free to meet the needs of your members allows us to design things around them and their wishes. Since the building is not controlled by any GL, it will always be a place where freedom of thought and conscience is warmly welcomed.
Once fully completed we plan to open it for use by the local Prince Hall and Co-Masons as well. We know what it's like to be without the convenience of a building and believe that no other Masons should have to endure this.
Jeff
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Post by leonardo on Oct 24, 2007 19:06:23 GMT
Once fully completed we plan to open it for use by the local Prince Hall and Co-Masons as well. We know what it's like to be without the convenience of a building and believe that no other Masons should have to endure this. Jeff This is wonderful to hear Jeff. Good luck with that.
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Post by antoninus9 on Oct 24, 2007 20:12:04 GMT
I think it's important that all Masons begin working together for the benefit of the Masonic community. It's time to bring an end to the hypocrisy and name calling between Masons. We need a new global vision of Freemasonry, not the same tired old rhetoric continuously used by the "mainstream".
There are many different kinds of Freemasons in the world and they should be treated as such by all.
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Post by negredo on Oct 24, 2007 22:38:19 GMT
Gracias fearless and flawless leader. We needed your help and you answered our prayers by being here for us.
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Post by antoninus9 on Oct 25, 2007 1:28:52 GMT
I didn't come to help people like you, quite to the contrary I came *because* of people like you. ;-)
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Post by devoutfreemason on Oct 25, 2007 1:36:59 GMT
Jeff, again this looks wonderful my Brother. The RRCG fills my heart with pride and joy. It is a shame it is 3000 miles away ;D Here is to laying the cornerstone of the RRCG West Coast!!
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Post by maat on Oct 25, 2007 5:31:30 GMT
"It's time to bring an end to the hypocrisy and name calling between Masons."
and then...
"I didn't come to help people like you, quite to the contrary I came *because* of people like you. ;-)
A good start in the public relations program there Antoninus! You know you and Negredo are very much alike in some respects, which is probably why you fight like brothers. Now kiss and make up, and remember the song.... He ain't heavy, He's my Brother.
Mama Maat
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Post by penfold on Oct 25, 2007 6:12:48 GMT
Good point, well made, the irony of the comment and its inherent dichotomy wasn't lost on me!
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Post by brandt on Oct 25, 2007 11:57:30 GMT
promoting one another's welfare, and rejoice in one another's prosperity.
Brandt
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Post by antoninus9 on Oct 27, 2007 1:58:54 GMT
Maat,
You've pointed out an inconsistency in my thoughts. The older I get the more consistently inconsistent I become. lol
All kidding aside - your point is well taken. :-)
Jeff
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Post by vtmason on Oct 27, 2007 11:22:45 GMT
Maat, You've pointed out an inconsistency in my thoughts. The older I get the more consistently inconsistent I become. lol All kidding aside - your point is well taken. :-) Jeff There is nothing wrong with being passionate in what you are oing though, Brother
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Post by antoninus9 on Oct 30, 2007 2:13:37 GMT
Passion is the "life-force" according to the ancient Greeks. They believed that only when the soul was married to passion that it truly became immortal.
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