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Post by antoninus9 on Nov 15, 2007 20:16:54 GMT
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Post by antoninus9 on Oct 30, 2007 0:07:56 GMT
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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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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 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 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 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 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 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 antoninus9 on Oct 23, 2007 22:13:21 GMT
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Post by antoninus9 on Oct 30, 2007 2:10:12 GMT
At Sirius we actually work both depending on the mood of the brethren. Sometimes we do the French while at others we work the early blue ritual of the 'Moderns'. I like elements of both.
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Post by antoninus9 on Oct 28, 2007 2:30:09 GMT
Bill, Regarding the number of young people that are happy with the present system please see "The Cringe Factor" just published on this forum. staffs.proboards37.com/index.cgi?board=General&action=display&thread=1193461419It seems even some Grand Officers and Grand Lodges agree with me. Tim Bryce was told to take down all of his Masonic web sites or face Masonic discipline. He did take them all down and now has to let someone else publish his essays for him. His weekly emails were then banned under threat of discipline. Now he has a Yahoo forum called "Tim Bryce" but it's not referred to as "Masonic" or else he will face... yep... you guessed it: Masonic discipline. Kind of reminds you of Germany in the 1930's doesn't it? The numbers of dissatisfied Masons is reflected in the number of people we initiate and retain after 36 months. According to a study by the GL of Ontario that number is less than 10%. Apparently, most people just leave and never say a word. I've been around so long that I have lots ot say. ;-) So... the number of dissatisfied Masons is actually rather large, but the number who stick around and are vocal is very few. Jeff
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Post by antoninus9 on Oct 27, 2007 0:19:39 GMT
I don't hate any form of Freemasonry - I hate lies, corruption, injustice and BS. I've been a Mason for over twenty years and have witnessed far too much of the above in the mainstream fraternity. It doesn't mean that I hate the mainstream fraternity or the brothers in it, but that I will not stand idly by and say nothing.
Bill and vtmason are good guys but they have a difficult time admitting to the problems and dealing with them. I understand this. It's much easier to just pretend they don't exist or make excuses regarding them. I'm not smarter or better than them, it's just that I have a very low tolerance for unethical behavior and am willing to stand up for what I believe, regardless of the consequences. To me it's a matter of integrity; if you don't stand-up for what you believe then who will?
All this talk of me being an anti-Mason or hating Freemasonry is all a bunch of bunk. I'm far too deep into Freemasonry to ever turn my back on it.
ngredo, complains too much. He threw a couple of stones and I threw them back at him. To be honest I never gave it a second thought. I wouldn't have any problem sitting down and having a beer with the brother right now. I guess I'm too much of a Spartan. A little sparring is normal among males. We're aggressive by nature. If you hold a grudge over a little sparring then that seems odd to me. If I hated every person who ever called me a name I wouldn't have time for anything other than hate. lol
Have a great weekend my brothers and sisters. :-)
Jeff
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Post by antoninus9 on Oct 25, 2007 1:25:06 GMT
It's not just me Bill and you know it.
1. The will of the Grand Lodge of West Virginia was overruled by the Grand Master by edict. (The majority did not prevail) A considerable number have been speaking with the UGLA.
2. Masons in Connecticut have formed a secret group in opposition to the Grand Lodge. The GL has issued an edict against them.
3. The Grand Lodge of Florida has banned free speech about Masonry on the Internet.
4. The Grand Lodge of Georgia erased brothers without justifiable cause or trial.
5. The GM of Arkansas expelled 15 Past Masters without due process but by fiat.
I can't list it all here but the numbers are growing more each day. It's a sad state of affairs. It could be different but that would require more than just endless forum banter - it would require hard of work.
I don't view all "mainstream" Masonry in this way. The UGLE seems to be much better than what we have here. While there are dissatisfied members in England they are not upset over corruption and unethical practices, but because they find it boring. (I guess you can't keep all of the people happy and that is understandable.) My problem is directly related to corruption, injustice, and unethical behavior by Masons in the United States. If they are willing to address these issues I will sit down and shut up. Otherwise I am completely justified in pointing out the fact that the emperor has no clothes.
Jeff
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Post by antoninus9 on Oct 24, 2007 21:55:39 GMT
"...unless you understand why the Free thinkers of the 17th and 18th Centuries formed and perfected this system of tolorence and integrity, you may be smartest of all smart asses, but from this poor souls viewpoint you missed the boat." - Bill
I do understand and that is why I have continued to point-out that the emperor has no clothes. This is no longer a system of tolerance or integrity, and there's the rub.
How can an organization claim tolerance, that is in fact intolerant of some of those who claim to be a part of it? (i.e. Co-Masonry, Grand Orient of France, etc.)
How can an organization claim integrity when it is no longer true to its principles? If Freemasonry is about enlightenment (personal or otherwise) then why should a Grand Lodge threaten to pull a charter when something educational is offered above and beyond the catechism? Why is justice tossed out the window in the name of Peace and Harmony? Why are brothers silenced and/or expelled for questioning the finances of the Grand Lodge and its charities. Everyone knows this is going on but just look the other way.
In the UGLA there are some brothers who hold extreme opinions yet they are not expelled or shut-up. Everyone is free to think and speak what is on their mind. No one is judged based on what obedience they came from (no one even cares!). We are focused on expanding our understanding of the Craft and ourselves.
Tolerance and integrity are more than just pretty words. Mainstream Masonry needs to put up or shut up.
Jeff
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Post by antoninus9 on Oct 24, 2007 17:55:56 GMT
No. I'm sleepy and think I will take a nap now.
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Post by antoninus9 on Oct 24, 2007 17:43:24 GMT
Dear Bro. Parisfred,
I just negotiated the purchase of a large and wonderful library from a member of AQC that is going to Halcyon. It includes the complete works of Prof. Jacob, along with over 40 volumes of the transactions of AQC. While going through it I found several first editions from Pike. Mackey, Waite, and others. It should make an excellent research library for the lodge and any local scholars.
Jeff
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Post by antoninus9 on Oct 24, 2007 17:32:32 GMT
"Such unfettered hubris!!"
Thank you for noticing. :-)
I do try.
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Post by antoninus9 on Oct 24, 2007 17:31:12 GMT
vtmason,
I attend many lodges but there is one I consider home. They put brotherhood before petty politics. Maybe you should consider doing the same.
Jeff
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Post by antoninus9 on Oct 24, 2007 16:35:23 GMT
vtmason,
It's funny then that when I converse with Prof. Jacob we seem to agree on virtually everything. If my interpretation were wrong then surely she would have pointed that out. Did you ever stop to consider the possibility that you simply don't have the historical background to understand the material and how it relates to the events during the Age of Reason?
But, who am I to question the reason of a "mainstream" Mason? They're always right even when the facts prove them wrong. ;-)
Jeff
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