tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2521156856913693008.comments2024-02-25T21:12:14.425-06:00The Millennial FreemasonMillennial Freemasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10365269439441609340noreply@blogger.comBlogger1074125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2521156856913693008.post-43556210817990832542022-09-10T10:46:18.735-05:002022-09-10T10:46:18.735-05:00Not sure how it plays out in other jurisdictions, ...Not sure how it plays out in other jurisdictions, but I speak here of Illinois.<br /><br />I am the Grand Representative of Oregon Near Illinois. I was nominated by the then Grand Master of Illinois, A.F. & A.M. but my commission/ assignment is through the Grand Lodge of Oregon, or so the certificate reads. The other Illinois grand reps and I serve under the direction of the Illinois Grand therreslaw@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00682750709587602307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2521156856913693008.post-26446863546716208192022-07-09T19:08:49.789-05:002022-07-09T19:08:49.789-05:00I am currently the Grand Representative OF the Gra...I am currently the Grand Representative OF the Grand Lodge of Oregon NEAR the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Illinois. I spent most of my life in Illinois (where I was initiated, passed, and raised, and where I served as Worshipful Master of Paul Revere Lodge No. 998 (Chicago) and Libertyville No. 492 (Libertyville, IL). I am a Life Member of Libertyville.<br /><br />I retired to Oregon, where I therreslaw@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00682750709587602307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2521156856913693008.post-38799500197357158322022-02-14T10:45:44.021-06:002022-02-14T10:45:44.021-06:00To better ones life is a goal we all pursue. Leavi...To better ones life is a goal we all pursue. Leaving behind that which is negative towards ones goals is a smart decision. But one must learn when to run.....and when to stand your ground. Run Jimmy Run. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00699744405236348808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2521156856913693008.post-37234002187336989992021-09-27T11:02:57.874-05:002021-09-27T11:02:57.874-05:00Am not a freemason but i think the black and white...Am not a freemason but i think the black and white suit looks great and shows some equality among brothers. It wouldn't be great to feel odd and out of place because of dress code. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03656372049095113364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2521156856913693008.post-18843305775286132232021-05-29T10:57:46.165-05:002021-05-29T10:57:46.165-05:00Bro Thomas
I would like to contact 'The Millen...Bro Thomas<br />I would like to contact 'The Millenial Freemason' about writing a guest blog. <br />Could you ask him to reach out to me?<br />Thanks.<br />Fraternally,<br />Bro. BellBrotherHogarthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17266080970798453881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2521156856913693008.post-47829635806541144272021-02-03T17:17:27.424-06:002021-02-03T17:17:27.424-06:00In recent years, the terms "from" and &q...In recent years, the terms "from" and "to" have crept into the language used to describe Grand Representatives, and that has caused enormous confusion.<br /><br />The correct terminology would be to say that you are "The Grand Representative OF the Grand Lodge of Quebec NEAR Minnesota (or wherever you live and hold your Masonic membership).<br /><br />To be clear, a MasonDavid Bowmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14673241422745751614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2521156856913693008.post-48714118119210729422021-01-15T23:15:12.814-06:002021-01-15T23:15:12.814-06:00Dazzling post. I Have Been examining about this is...Dazzling post. I Have Been examining about this issue. So a commitment of thankfulness is all together to post. Totally cool post. It 's incredibly exceptionally OK and Useful post.Thanks <a href="https://newcastlebricklayers.com.au" rel="nofollow">Newcastle Bricklayers</a><br />Fajardo Taxihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05544027519386672587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2521156856913693008.post-89282760184448942622020-10-14T20:06:49.559-05:002020-10-14T20:06:49.559-05:00I left my local Lodge... reasons were obvious, old...I left my local Lodge... reasons were obvious, old attitudes and a refusal to acknowledge the rapid death of the Lodge (90% were over the age of 65) with only 3 members under that (54, 40, 24). The local Scottish Lodge is actively seeking out young men as candidates and to rev up the social calendar from an annual Widows' Lunch to regular happy hours, BBQs and social dinners not over by the Bruza Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14952622239775812262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2521156856913693008.post-11514408860083471992020-09-26T08:43:29.677-05:002020-09-26T08:43:29.677-05:00Brother Johnson
I have spent the last hour going t...Brother Johnson<br />I have spent the last hour going through your blog - all great writing and so well presented. <br />I was raised in Scotland,now living in the USA, and I have an interesting piece that I would like to send you. <br />Can you contact me at brotherhogarth@gmail.com<br />Fraternally,<br />HogarthBrotherHogarthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17266080970798453881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2521156856913693008.post-38049169772914674012020-06-15T19:38:27.344-05:002020-06-15T19:38:27.344-05:00Well done my Brother. My husband and I joined to t...Well done my Brother. My husband and I joined to the craft on Feb 29, 2020.<br />This is year we ll celebrate our first Gay Pride with our Lodge the best we can under the circumstances of this Covid-19. Despite the fact, we always felt comfortable around the Bretheren and we are the only and first gay couple to join a lodge at the same time.<br />Thank you for validating what everybody else Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06057315917914931011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2521156856913693008.post-44349327894677307982020-06-15T19:37:51.593-05:002020-06-15T19:37:51.593-05:00Well done my Brother. My husband and I joined to t...Well done my Brother. My husband and I joined to the craft on Feb 29, 2020.<br />This is year we ll celebrate our first Gay Pride with our Lodge the best we can under the circumstances of this Covid-19. Despite the fact, we always felt comfortable around the Bretheren and we are the only and first gay couple to join a lodge at the same time.<br />Thank you for validating what everybody else Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06057315917914931011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2521156856913693008.post-32886472173828424952020-03-01T23:05:12.944-06:002020-03-01T23:05:12.944-06:00Nick, I have enjoyed seeing you participate in the...Nick, I have enjoyed seeing you participate in the Masonic Roundtable. I have read your article regarding the non-essential nature of the virtual Past Master degree in Chapter. You make some articulate, forceful arguments. I respect your point of view. The same arguments, however, could be made for a number of other degrees in both York and Scottish Rites. I believe that the VPM is more thanRichard Redickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16683965416558649895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2521156856913693008.post-81027683208986767502020-02-10T21:39:10.777-06:002020-02-10T21:39:10.777-06:00I think the long-ago decision to throw a blanket ...<br />I think the long-ago decision to throw a blanket and total blackout ban these two discussion areas was made in haste ...looking for a quick and immediate solution to an immediately intolerable argumentative Lodge environment. . <br /><br />This short term "in the now results" ruling wasnt looking into the future , to imagine the liberating possibilities that the learning about David Lawrence Warren 24 Piqua OHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14205965445051365277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2521156856913693008.post-36838547519264676222020-02-10T20:43:48.143-06:002020-02-10T20:43:48.143-06:00Awsome insightfull artical .....thank you for the ...Awsome insightfull artical .....thank you for the clarity.....<br /> This quote sort ou sums it up for me....<br />So why have we banned the topics of religion and politics within the lodge? They are divisive, yes, but only when we decide not to practice those first three pieces of the liberal arts and sciences. Those three arts whose foundation is predicated on faith in intent, hope in David Lawrence Warren 24 Piqua OHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14205965445051365277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2521156856913693008.post-2440652421987466902019-11-20T09:15:27.924-06:002019-11-20T09:15:27.924-06:00Masonry does not involve Jesus as Lord...They do h...Masonry does not involve Jesus as Lord...They do however refer to the "Grand Architect of the Universe" which is Their one God (only way to say is God) is an inclusive organization that works to create better, stronger communities, and in return a better world. And you can ask any Mason if they are trying to take over the world thru answer you will receive is "The World? We Can'Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16567804356363465063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2521156856913693008.post-70989728002678656382019-11-20T09:02:28.275-06:002019-11-20T09:02:28.275-06:00Masonry IS NOT a Christian Fraternity. My husband ...Masonry IS NOT a Christian Fraternity. My husband is a Mason and i can assure you there Jews, Muslims, Agnostics, as well as Christians. The only requirement involving God is that there is only One. The main secret of Masonry? They make Good Men Better.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16567804356363465063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2521156856913693008.post-26128309257189023272019-09-30T22:13:18.843-05:002019-09-30T22:13:18.843-05:00Fascinating read. Being a Union official and a mem...Fascinating read. Being a Union official and a member of the Craft, I find this subject extremely interesting. I’ve been looking for connections between early labor movements and Freemasonry. I believe there should be academic research into this subject, unless there already is and I am unaware. Maatkheruhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08713347682936021093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2521156856913693008.post-5166399119253827932019-06-30T10:07:52.165-05:002019-06-30T10:07:52.165-05:00Dear Br.:,
I would like to invite you to a free e...Dear Br.:,<br /><br />I would like to invite you to a free exchange of ideas about<br />- the significance of Freemasonry,<br />- its place in today's world<br />- the inconsistency of advocating the ideal of universal brotherhood while refusing to communicate among the branches of Freemasonry.<br /><br />Incidentally, I just changed my site and added new ideas there:<br /><br /> Could thePeter Buhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15730507608874572111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2521156856913693008.post-18544259032048920012019-03-28T14:11:39.820-05:002019-03-28T14:11:39.820-05:00Good common sense would tell one that discussing P...Good common sense would tell one that discussing PARTISAN politics and/or SECTORAL religion is the surest way to disharmony available to man... especially Masons. To speak for or against a motion can be trying enough. <br /><br />One running for an office in a Lodge or Grand Lodge is NOT to politic either. With so many contentious subjects as there are today I think the couple of hours spent withBro. Francis Drydenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15758881043769363396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2521156856913693008.post-46042252305510675122019-03-25T21:24:54.226-05:002019-03-25T21:24:54.226-05:00I am a 26 year old male who is a professional driv...I am a 26 year old male who is a professional driver. I owe $10000 in student loans. I have an interest in freemasonry because of the brotherhood that lives among truckers. Before i obtained my professional drivers license i used go drink a lot. Becoming a driver made me clean and i understand that your brotherhood makes good men better. I understand there are dues. How .ay i join?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01270176868515296363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2521156856913693008.post-61549282266491265062019-03-15T15:08:45.720-05:002019-03-15T15:08:45.720-05:00Fantastic article! It seems to beg the question. W...Fantastic article! It seems to beg the question. When did we as Men aquire such delicate sensibilities? So much so that we can’t even entertain the idea of an opposing view without taking it as an attack on our personal beliefs. As if it were a threat to our very lives.KBauchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18009656526284703623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2521156856913693008.post-43347593100507730682019-03-15T15:04:20.717-05:002019-03-15T15:04:20.717-05:00Fantastic article! It seems to beg the question. W...Fantastic article! It seems to beg the question. When did we as Men acuire such delicate sensibilities? So much so that we can’t even entertain the idea of opposing views without taking it as an attack on our personal beliefs. As if it were a threat to our very lives.KBauchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18009656526284703623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2521156856913693008.post-53925269456212963492019-03-12T14:07:29.813-05:002019-03-12T14:07:29.813-05:00My good brother... the mind is willing, but the fl...My good brother... the mind is willing, but the flesh is weak. The reason for the taboo is the simple reason that we are human. And no matter the intention, the road to civility is not by talking about these taboos MORE... but talking about them LESS.GeorgeOfTampahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11748462279356837403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2521156856913693008.post-43776803043474562502019-03-12T07:41:47.272-05:002019-03-12T07:41:47.272-05:00While an interesting article, there is at least on...While an interesting article, there is at least one major factual inaccuracy:<br /><br />It is the US Declaration of Independence which has the phrase life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.<br /><br />The Constitution and the Bill of Rights makes no such guarantee.MPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15904412888243979076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2521156856913693008.post-85227919103923903952019-03-11T10:53:59.578-05:002019-03-11T10:53:59.578-05:00This is a very thoughtful, loving, and intellectua...This is a very thoughtful, loving, and intellectual discussion from WB Robert. It should give us all pause and some course-correction as we go about our lives within and without the Lodge. DesmoLighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03940305493712204470noreply@blogger.com