belief in God
THE ENTERED APPRENTICE’S HANDBOOK by W.Bro. J.S.M. WARD
W. Bro. Ward is one of the most able and earnest of Masonic students. He brings to bear on the task of research the mind of a scholar, enriched by…
A Modern Examination of the Landmarks of Freemasonry
Few subjects in Masonic Jurisprudence generate more interest and debate than the Landmarks of Freemasonry. Every new Brother is charged to protect and preserve them, but there is much conflicting information about what the Landmarks of Masonry actually are. Considering that the proper observation of the Landmarks is a primary factor in the decision of whether a Grand Lodge is recognized or not and the preservation of them one of the most important considerations in making any Masonic policy, it is important that the Landmarks of the order be well understood.
Alain Bernheim: My Approach to Masonic History
As a French citizen who was successively a member of the Grand Orient of France – ‘that irregular body’ –, then of the Grande Loge Nationale Française – a regular one –, then of the United Grand Lodges of Germany and, for the past ten years, of the Swiss Grand Lodge Alpina, Alan presents his approach to Masonic history
WHAT IS FREEMASONRY? | A paper addressed to non-masons
What did George Washington, Winston Churchill and Benjamin Franklin have in common with Goethe, Mozart, and Voltaire? And with Motilal Nehru and Swami Vivekanand?
Freemason has likeness printed on Brazilian stamp
Eminent Freemason Thomas W. Jackson, meets leaders all over the world to see what contributions Freemasonry can make in their developing societies. The 82-year-old shows no signs of stopping, even though he says he is retired.
The avid fisherman and hunter said he’s been working for many years in trying to bring Brazilian Freemasonry together.
Atheism and Freemasonry by Bro. Joshua L. Rubin
There is a universal Masonic requirement of belief in Deity, which is followed by all regular Grand Lodges of the world. As Entered Apprentices, receiving Light for the first time, Masons are cautioned that no Atheist may be made a Mason
AN EXAMINATION OF CONTEMPORARY ANTI-MASONRY
Worshipful Master, do you realize that by addressing you as “Worshipful” I am providing absolute proof in the minds of some credulous and ignorant religious zealots that this Lodge is in fact worshipping you?
FREEMASONS: MEN WHO BUILD BRIDGES NOT WALLS
MEN WHO BUILD BRIDGES NOT WALLS This Short Talk Bulletin has been adapted from remarks delivered by R.W. Rev. Richard D. Campbell. Grand Chaplain of the…