Freemasonry: belief in a Supreme Being
One of the pre-requisites that must be satisfied by a prospective candidate in order to become initiated into the “mysteries and privileges” of…
Religion
Unworthy Members
That there are men in our Order whose lives and characters reflect no credit on the Institution, whose ears turn coldly from its beautiful lessons of…
The Essence of Scottish Freemasonry
The Essence of Scottish Freemasonry Recently there has been some discussion as the ‘meaning’ of Scottish Masonic Ritual, Regalia and Symbolism. On…
Freemasonry in the Ottoman Empire
Freemasonry in the Ottoman Empire ‘Freemasonry in the Ottoman Empire: A History of the Fraternity and its Influence in Syria and the Levant’ by…
GL of NY Issues Statement About GA and TN
A vote was taken at the annual meeting of the Grand Lodge of New York last week on the question of how to proceed with the situation in Georgia and…
Whence Came You?
Whence Came You? Bro. Oliver Day Street Daily this question is asked by Masons without the slightest thought as to its real meaning. It is fitting that…
The Masonic Altar
Photo by Bill Bradford Excerpted from the Short Talk Bulletin Vol. 2, No. 2, “The Altar,” published in 1924 (author unknown): As far back as we can go the…
Why Join the Royal Arch?
The Royal Arch is the culmination of “pure ancient masonry”. The Craft gives its members eminently practical rules by which they can live their lives in…
Diversity and inclusivity has always been fundamental to Freemasonry says John Hamill
The happy means We hear a great deal about diversity and inclusivity these days but, as Director of Special Projects John Hamill explains, they are…
Shrove Tuesday debate: Freemasonry and Christianity incompatible?
A buzz of expectation filled the church of St Margaret of Antioch, St Anne’s on Sea, as parishioners, Freemasons and visitors crowded the pews for…