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Post by Tamrin on Jun 19, 2010 10:15:43 GMT 10
Philip, I have been sent the replies to questions put on notice to GL and from my reading of them it appears a de facto censorship now is in place Terry, I too have been sent the replies (by and large, they are not "answers" let alone adequate responses to the concerns raised). Your censorship observation appears to be spot on (if anything, they appear to have hardened their position). I too will again have to consider my membership. Replies attached below (readers will need to log-on to access). Attachments:
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Post by Tamrin on Jun 19, 2010 10:24:46 GMT 10
I too will again have to consider my membership. Ironically, I rejoined in response to what I perceived to be a positive direction adopted by the present Grand Master. I attended the previous Quarterly Communication to give my support when he was being challenged for the position. If it happens again (& I'm still a member), I expect my vote will differ.
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Post by Tamrin on Jun 20, 2010 18:03:05 GMT 10
Among the responses is one emphasising the distinction between our various Societies Rosicruciana and Freemasonry, per se. Fair enough, (although we are included in the "family circle" of NSW Freemasonry) but what about Rose Croix masonry, a.k.a. the A. & A. Rite?
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Post by Azaziel on Jun 20, 2010 18:59:27 GMT 10
It will be interesting to see the offical policy when they send it out, I'll wager they will do a better job this time
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Post by Azaziel on Jul 1, 2010 9:39:07 GMT 10
I have asked on GL forum for GL to respond and come clean on this, I hope GL replies, but I won't hold my breath
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Post by Tamrin on Jul 1, 2010 19:23:30 GMT 10
Nor will I be holding my breath awaiting those Brethren responsible for the resolution being asked to show cause why they should not be expelled, as suggested by another worthy Brother.
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Post by Azaziel on Jul 3, 2010 19:01:53 GMT 10
Came across this on another forum, I'd thought about putting it up on GL forum, but it probably wouldn't be understood
Masonry as an Initiatic Order It is said and one read that Masonry is an Initiatic Order. Thus, the Ritualistic Ceremonies or Work of the Lodge is to be emphasized.
I am in total agreement with that thought.
Do you think that many Lodges are missing that, either intentionally or out of ignorance?
I think the initiatic matter should be taken seriously.
I came across the following sayings which I would like to share with you: "From this point of view we may describe initiation as a 'lived metaphysics', and its development is proportional to the degree to which the initiate is aware of it in his heart." Source: The Esoteric Path - Luc Benoist
Our Ritual says: The heart can see what the eyes cannot!
Masonic Initiation as a Process If Masonic Initiation is examined, not as a matter of textual analysis but rather as a lived-through experience, it becomes clearly fairly quickly that it is a process in which there are some Hermetic features. Source: A Basic Historico-Chronoligical Model of the Western Hermetic Tradition RW. Fra. Trevor Stewart 1999
All Orders and traditions borrowed from each other, including Masonry!
From an ORATION - A PLEA FOR THE TEACHINGS OF MASONRY - by Hon. William H. Upton acting Grand Orator, delivered before M.W. Grand Lodge of Washington, June 14, 1893.
"The subject I have chosen is expressed by the question - How can a knowledge of Masonry - that is, of the History, principles, teaching and purpose of our institution - be diffused among the brethren."
It is very said that after more than hundred years, we are still asking the same question.
What is wrong with us?
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Post by Tamrin on Jul 4, 2010 11:08:46 GMT 10
Thank you for sharing that Terry,
I have been guilty of dampening overly florid notions of the concept of initiation by pointing out that it need not signify an instant, spiritual awakening or enlightenment, since the term simply means to make a beginning. Of course, one may take advantage of beginning as as a Mason to make a new start in life and I believe the ritual is laid forth in such a manner that one is encouraged, on several levels, to do so.
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Post by Tamrin on Jul 7, 2010 7:27:17 GMT 10
When any government, or any church for that matter, undertakes to say to its subjects, This you may not read, this you must not see, this you are forbidden to know, the end result is tyranny and oppression no matter how holy the motives
Robert A Heinlein (Born this day 1907)
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Post by Azaziel on Jul 9, 2010 5:51:31 GMT 10
Philip, at lodge practice last night, we did the 1st degree walkabout, this GL approved lecture would certainly be against the edict as it stands, BTW I still haven;t seen or heard of any response from GL on this
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