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Post by billmcelligott on Nov 17, 2007 22:56:12 GMT
I feel a little mischievous Bro. Brandt.
47th problem of Euclid: In a right triangle the square drawn on the side opposite the right angle is equal to the squares drawn on the sides that make the right angle.
The 47th problem was set out in Book 1, which is also known as “The Pythagorean Theorem”. Why is it called by both these names? Although Euclid published the proposition, it was Pythagoras who discovered it. We learn from the third degree lecture that:
History records that Pythagoras established a society with philosophical, religious and political aims. Shrouded in secrecy, they believed that only by truly understanding the universe could one achieve salvation of the soul, and as Divinity created all things, studying it over a period of several lifetimes, could bring one closer to Divinity itself. As such, it was believed that through study and reason could one start to understand Divinity. Clearly, reason is based on measurable things (such as through numbers and objects), and is easier to understand if expressed in that matter by a larger number of people. Hence the society devoted much of its time to the mathematics, including Geometry to try to explain and express matters using numbers. Being able to explain many unknowns using reason (and numbers) was incorporated in Freemasonry,
Now this only appertains to a right angled triangle.
Or a 'set square' triangle, an angle of 90% or the fourth part of a circle.
For this Theorem to remain accurate the triangle must remain on the square.
As the 47th Problem of Euclid is one of the fundamental symbolic and practical elements in Freemasonry, you have an absolute duty as Master of Euclid Lodge #3 to preserve and protect the principle and keep the Lodge on the Square.
Which I am sure you will do.
There now you have another lecture.
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Post by lauderdale on Nov 17, 2007 23:22:57 GMT
I'm sure that the Master and Wardens of Euclid Lodge will adhere to the Principles they have stated and run their Lodge within the Tenets and Precepts of Traditional Speculative Freemasonry as set on on the link posted by Bro Jeff Peace at the start of this thread. Good luck to them!
Thanks for your explanation of Pythagoras' Theorem or if you prefer the 47th Proposition of Euclid. I did that at school as part of the Maths Syllabus when I was aged 13.
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Post by billmcelligott on Nov 18, 2007 3:56:46 GMT
Aaaarh Yes but had you contemplated the esoteric side of the puzzle. ?
I was in no way trying to impart the Square on the Hippopotamus rule.
As the square is constructed by 4 right angles triangles. The cube is the fourth dimension to the square and thus all space and subsequently time is only created by these simple geometric rules.
And thus there is a dependency of the whole on its several parts.
In other words Freemasonry is not an isolated Lodge in the middle of the United States. That the Master and the Lodge have a responsibility to all Freemasonry as do you and I, as does Jeff. We are Freemasonry not I am Freemasonry.
Of course this is just one persons opinion.
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Post by vtmason on Nov 20, 2007 3:25:51 GMT
Aaaarh Yes but had you contemplated the esoteric side of the puzzle. ? I was in no way trying to impart the Square on the Hippopotamus rule. As the square is constructed by 4 right angles triangles. The cube is the fourth dimension to the square and thus all space and subsequently time is only created by these simple geometric rules. And thus there is a dependency of the whole on its several parts. In other words Freemasonry is not an isolated Lodge in the middle of the United States. That the Master and the Lodge have a responsibility to all Freemasonry as do you and I, as does Jeff. We are Freemasonry not I am Freemasonry. Of course this is just one persons opinion. Then again, Bill is hammered
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Post by vtmason on Nov 20, 2007 3:28:45 GMT
Brother Bill, Yes, my dear Brother, it is me. Let the chips fall where they may. Free-Masonry is more important than any self-important administrative bodies. Just to let you know, this costing me a great deal personally. But rules are more important than Masons ;-) (I hope that you get that joke). Brother Bill, I want you to know that I have always respected you and I particularly respect the manner in which you try to make peace. "Blessed are the peace makers because they will be known as the sons of God." You and VTMason in particular I find to be some of the most solid Brothers out there. Please continue your work, I look forward to the day that we can build together. I also have news of a potential Co-Masonic lodge in Grand Rapids lodge developing. viva la liberté Fraternally, Brandt Brother Brandt, Thank you for this compliment. That means a lot to me coming from you. I think that the future is bright for both of us.
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Post by vtmason on Nov 20, 2007 3:31:59 GMT
Youre like my mirror image tws. But Sam Adams is even better from the tap, still Ive always got a shelf in my fridge reserved for his excellencies 12 oz. bottles. And Karen, do you prefer Widmer's or Henry Weinhard's Hefeweizen? Ive got to be the heretic, because I much prefer Weinhard's even though Widmer is always the one on tap. I get the impression that the timing of these break away Lodges doing so is coordinated. Making sure to post blogs on the internet so it is known is part of the coordination. It makes the case that an agenda that is not being disclosed to those not involved is, well, obvious. Not that it is a bad thing, but it sure gets me thinking. I can't believe that I missed this thread!! I just got Sam's winter pack. It's an assortment of winter brews. Is that available outside of New England?
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Post by billmcelligott on Nov 20, 2007 3:35:43 GMT
Aaagh Bobblehead
Mostly its plastered.
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Post by parisfred on Nov 20, 2007 21:26:04 GMT
( While you all drink your beer ! ) I must say that the text, the presentation, of the Euclid lodge is exactly my masonic ideal ! Fraternally !
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Post by brandt on Nov 20, 2007 23:36:48 GMT
Frère Paris Fred!!! It is not beer tonight Brother, le rum is taking care of matters here. Rum from Saint Croix (Cruzan). I can only aspire to be half the Mason that Paris Fred is.
Brother Bill, don't think that I have forgotten you. In United States we have this holiday that is called Thanksgiving which I love as I am allowed to drink and eat with as much gusto as I can manage. Unfortunately my job requires me to handle certain matters because they pay me to do it. I have to cram 5 days of work into three days.
I will be addressing the 47th problem of Euclid very soon. Brandt
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Post by imakegarb on Nov 21, 2007 6:34:11 GMT
Hmmmmmm. Well, now we know why the rum is always gone Yup, T-Day is a greeeeeeat day. I've got a fine Oregon Merlot and an Oregon Gewürztraminer ready for the appropriate (vegan, of course) courses. It promises to be a most pleasant day Earlier today, it was a bottle of the previously mention ruff brew Bro. Brandt, good luck on the 47th. Since my initiation, my geography has improved to the point that I know East from West, North from South, so long as I'm in lodge (I get lost again the minute I leave). I guess my math is gonna hafta improve, too
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