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Post by antoninus9 on Mar 11, 2006 14:24:54 GMT
Hello Brethren I'm an American Freemason and this forum appears to be mostly English brethren from across the pond, but you appear to be discussing the same issues that are taking place in my country. I'm not very familiar with what is taking place in English Masonry but would like to share with you what is taking place in America. Young Freemasons (under the age of 45) are forming lodges in their basements and garages to avoid having to work with the Grand Lodges. A new Grand Lodge (United Grand Lodge of America) has been formed. Several defunct Masonic Rites have been restored against the edicts of the Grand Lodges. Young Masons are being suspended or expelled without charges or trial. In some cases, such as Arkansas, they are being tried but not by their lodges. They are being tried by puppet courts created by the Grand Lodge. The Grand Masters are doing these things even though they are in violation of their own Masonic Code. In my opinion the state Grand Lodges are no longer in control of American Freemasonry. Their lawful power has been usurped by the Supreme Council of the Ancient & Accepted Scottsh Rite - Southern Jurisdiction. Character assassinations are now common. The truth has been replaced with rumor. The brethren in some states are being told to remain silent or face Masonic discipline. I do not wish to argue or debate these things but suggest that you be alert and consider that everything in American Freemasonry is not on the Level. If you look past the veil there is much more to be seen. All the best. Jeff
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Post by windtimber on Mar 13, 2006 2:14:51 GMT
I'm in the USA , not that old [just past 50], fairly well connected and a Freemason for over 15 years. I haven't heard a thing about what you describe. Where is this suposed to be going on?
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Post by billmcelligott on Mar 13, 2006 9:24:47 GMT
Hi jeff
The complaints seem to be coming from geographic areas in the States, many US Freemasons seem quite happy with their lot.
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Post by giovanni on Mar 13, 2006 10:49:41 GMT
from the South
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Post by taylorsman on Mar 13, 2006 12:22:53 GMT
Is this therefore a protest by those newer American Freemasons in those States who wish to be able to visit and associate Masonically with PH Lodges on an equal basis. Thankfully we don't have a problem in that respect here as far as I can see. If any English Brethren want changes or alternatives to the existing GL then it is not driven by any accusation of racism as far as I am aware.
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Post by munkholt on Mar 13, 2006 13:09:34 GMT
That's probably part of it. But there is also a more widespread interest in raising the quality of the work done, as exemplified by Masonic Restoration Foundation. (I think this came up on MFoL some time ago, but I can't find the discussion at present.)
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