Tamrin
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Post by Tamrin on Dec 31, 2006 22:50:26 GMT
I suggest the question is flawed. Obviously the criterion is discriminatory: However, discrimination is in and of itself neither good nor bad. Indeed, while discrimination has acquired a pejorative connotation, it has been said to be the first step on the path of wisdom.
Seemingly people have responded to the poll according to their subjective perception of the word. From what I understand of Bro. Giovanni's question he meant 'unjustified discrimination' as opposed to 'appropriate discrimination.'
Personally, I am undecided on the issue: I doubt that a committed atheist could benefit from Freemasonry—but perhaps an open-minded agnostic may do so. While perhaps bearing on one's capacity to benefit, should it be among the criteria for membership? And, should the answer to that difficult question be a make or break issue between Grand Lodges? Of the latter I am doubtful.
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Post by lihin on Feb 3, 2007 20:29:33 GMT
May I respectfully submit that the terms "GAOTU" and "His revealed will" may symboliise other "things" than that which theology generally has in mind? For example, what if we take the "GAOTU" to symbolise Kether and "HIs revealed will" to symbolise the other sephiroth?
The frequent recurrence of misunderstandings on this topic often arises from confusing initiatic with theological perspectives. FM has IMHO to do with the former.
Beyond this, may we recall that even the "GAOTU" (U is BTW plural in the Rite of Memphis-MIsraïm) by its (deliberately used rather than "His") very "is-ness" is, in contrast to Non-Being (Ain Soph), manifest?
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