Post by joyrock on Apr 6, 2009 1:30:51 GMT
We are not connected to any other Organization outside of our own lodge Masonic or otherwise. We make that point very clear on our website.
So, in fact it is only one stand alone lodge and it is supreme, you are not subordinate to the Sovereign Rite of Misraim (does this body have a web site?). When was this body formed? Otherwise I don't understand the heritage of this new lodge.
How is your Sovereign Rite of Misraim a different body to the MEAPRMM?
It also seems you were already a Freemason before this lodge was started. Has this new lodge - wherever it is - IPR'd any candidates or are the members all affiliated or defected from other groups?
Lodge Napoleon Bonaparte - Sovereign Rite of Misraim - Post-Modern Freemasons - www.lodgenapoleon.com/
The lodge works in the original Rite of Misraim. This Rite of Freemasonry dates back to the 18th century and we are the only Masonic lodge based in North America that practices the Rite of Misraim.
We are comprised of a worldwide membership of men and women from all backgrounds, occupations and interests.
The Misraim (Egyptian) Rituals that we use date back to at least 1788. In Venice in 1788 the famous occultist and Freemason; Calgliostro and a group of Socinian Protestant constituted the Rite of Misraim.
We work in the original speculative Rite of Misraim and the operative Egyptian Rite.
Now, it must be clarified that Lodge Napoleon is not just a "web lodge." We do all of our ritual work the old fashioned way. In person, in a tyled and consecrated lodge, one at a time, the long way. No shortcuts here, no side liners.
There are a few Grand Lodge systems who do work in the Egyptian Rites. Albeit Memphis-Misraim and not the original Misraim. But these we found posed difficulties. Lodges only in a few places and very small in number. Requirement to attend the physical lodge on a regular basis.
What we found was a plethora of tools that were available to us. Web 2.0 turned out to be our best asset. Pod casting, video conferencing over Skype, desktop sharing applications. Real time SMS and file sharing. The ability to build the worlds most powerful member only Masonic portal. Real one on one collaboration with Brethren not only on the other side of the country, but the planet. These best practices took the brick and mortar structures of the Antients and Moderns and replaced them with communication at the speed of light. The Post-Modern era had begun. If it weren't for the Pragmatic problem solving and constantly evolving approach of Post-Modern Freemasonry none of this would even be possible.
Now, it must be clarified that Lodge Napoleon is not just a "web lodge." We do all of our ritual work the old fashioned way. In person, in a tyled and consecrated lodge, one at a time, the long way. No shortcuts here, no side liners.
You will have access to the most powerful membership web portal that has ever been in the Masonic world.
One of the FAQ on the lodge website:
Q: I have read that person X on an Internet forum is a member of your lodge. Can you verify this?
A: Our membership is private. Who is or who is not a member of Lodge Napoleon Bonaparte is only the business of the membership. We leave it up to our members to decide if /when or ever to make their membership public knowledge.
From a link on the website - Freemasonry - www.vulcanlodge.com
Sons of Light And Vulcan - "On Saturday April 19, 2008 history was made in Birmingham, Al. For the first time ever Black and White Masons met on the level and breached the color line."
Now if that is not an oxy-moron: "Progressive Free & Accepted Mason lodge affiliated with PHA but not a member of PHA"
So, they are Affiliated with Prince Hall Affiliated but not Prince Hall Affiliated. OK.
Vulcan Masonic Lodge - www.masonicinfo.com/vulcan.htm
Sovereign Rite of Misraim is descriptive of two things. Number one; sovereignty as a self created and self governing lodge. Number two; what Rite we the members of the lodge have chosen to work. Lodge Napoleon Bonaparte arose from an idea amongst a small and tight knit group of fans of the Rite of Misraim.
The work began in the second half of 2008 and the lodge was officially launched in the winter of 2009. As to heritage we felt a need so we decided to respond to that need. We do not claim otherwise.
Why do you keep referring to the MEAPRMM? What on our website would give you the idea that we are subordinate to any foreign body?
What the MEAPRMM or any other body does or does not do is their business. I suggest you contact them or one of their representatives if you have questions regarding that organization.
To make it 100% clear. Lodge Napoleon Bonaparte is a self created, self chartered lodge of Freemasons. This is in accordance with our Post-Modern approach to the Craft. We do NOT hold a charter, patent or warrant from any other organization. We do not accept the authority of any organization to rule over us; we regulate our own affairs as a separate sovereign body of free men and women.
We do not have any formal relationships with any other organization. We have no official opinion of any other organizations Masonic or otherwise
I will repeat, as official lodge policy we do not give out any information regarding any of our members. Who they are, what organizations they do or do not belong to etc. We also do not release the number of current, past or future members. We also do not broadcast official lodge business for public consumption unless by unanimous vote by the membership.
If you have any questions regarding any group (Masonic or otherwise) that we have linked to via our resources page I would suggest that you contact them individually. We do not speak for them and those links are there as educational resources for those so inclined.
I hope this answers your questions.