tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post1211921923677545558..comments2024-03-26T12:05:58.591-04:00Comments on Freemasons For Dummies: More on West Virginia and OhioChristopher Hodapphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04201859873755654395noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post-41781814182285443472021-07-11T18:25:42.116-04:002021-07-11T18:25:42.116-04:00West Virginia Freemasonry is very corrupt and are ...West Virginia Freemasonry is very corrupt and are not made up of Good men. They are anti-American and complete frauds. Honestly, the WV Lodge is a black eye on Freemasonry. Good for Ohio to stick it to the corrupt Grand Lodge of West Virginia. Justin Chapmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00536897692058273078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post-8636338421792812352010-04-28T15:51:52.511-04:002010-04-28T15:51:52.511-04:00The shenanigans in places like WV and AR place at ...The shenanigans in places like WV and AR place at risk the renewed growth of Freemasonry. Definite action is needed to protect the reputation of the Craft. Fighting racism isn't about Right and Left, it's about right and wrong. Wishing won't make this go away, Only swift and decisive action will protect the gains we've made. The kind of people who make good Masons don't associate with racists. M.'. W.'. Brother Posey is a hero in my book.Setting Maulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11091220868950280799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post-73646629767788756032010-04-28T01:13:36.466-04:002010-04-28T01:13:36.466-04:00The document from WV GL of April 21 seems to state...The document from WV GL of April 21 seems to state that they still think Haaz is a resident of WV and not Ohio.<br /><br />There seems to be confusion on some basic facts between the GLs of WV and OH.<br /><br />If Haaz is truly a OH resident, I cannot rationalize why they want to interfere in the decision making process of what OH residents they accept.<br /><br />If, however, Haaz is still a WV resident and OH GL accepted him anyways, I can see why the WV GL withdrew recognition of OH GL since that would be a big interference.<br /><br />I don't agree with WV's actions, BUT, OH should also not directly interfere with WV's internal affairs. Putting pressure via the national group of GLs would seem a better remedy.Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13441158618984603589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post-72352028917142465972010-04-27T17:28:57.450-04:002010-04-27T17:28:57.450-04:00Brother Cohen,
I couldn't agree with you more...Brother Cohen,<br /><br />I couldn't agree with you more. Regardless of how distasteful this situation might be, the Craft can only benefit if we temper all our emotions and behave as Master Masons are proscribed to. Unseemly behavior will only complicate matters further and bring more undue negative attention to our fraternity.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620930628051716792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post-58803507182804869772010-04-27T08:24:12.500-04:002010-04-27T08:24:12.500-04:00I would dare to say that most expelled members hav...I would dare to say that most expelled members have been expelled for causes that other Grand Jurisdictions would act on similarly. Bro Haas committed no felony. Many view his expulsion as arbitrary. Nothing in the Grand Lodge of Ohio masonic code prevents consideration of him for membership. Any other expelled mason may apply for membership. If they were convicted of a felony, I suspect that the lodge will reject that petition. <br /><br />Brethren, please refrain from unbrotherly attacks on the Grand Lodge of WV. This storm will blow over in time and harmony will be restored. Let's not make it worse by rash comments.<br /><br />Ken Cohen, JW/PM<br />Reynoldsburg #340 F&AM <br />Reynoldsburg OhioUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05702309627139691281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post-37054820574373144162010-04-26T23:18:45.745-04:002010-04-26T23:18:45.745-04:00For those not in West Virginia, you need to unders...For those not in West Virginia, you need to understand that the clarification regarding the appendant bodies is done out of necessity. West Virginia recognizes NO other bodies beyond Grand Lodge and to attempt to enforce this on another body could be construed as recognition. I realize this sounds crazy.... it all sounds crazy. That IS why it was clarified. <br /><br />A note in our lawbook states: "31.9. Under the constitutions and laws of Masonry and its customs and usages, Freemasonry is essentially an exclusive organization; it affiliates with no others; it condemns no others; it sponsors no others; and the doors of its Lodge rooms in this grand jurisdiction are open to no others, except under emergent dispensation.-1946 Proceedings 99."<br /><br />This is the basis for rejection of recognition of any other body. <br /><br />gregUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04494777331674611454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post-24671165544563389082010-04-26T16:55:20.526-04:002010-04-26T16:55:20.526-04:00The Cuyahoga river still smells of Tea from the Ha...The Cuyahoga river still smells of Tea from the Halcyon situation, if we want to bring up "Tea Party" and Ohio masonry.<br />I am Glad to MWGM Posey follow through with this. WV needs a setting maul between the eyes.Tubal Cainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00704479584240584425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post-44812408086319106852010-04-25T19:33:32.453-04:002010-04-25T19:33:32.453-04:00Sounds like a tea party to me!Sounds like a tea party to me!Tom Accuostihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07005315193581153959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post-45281361657015556982010-04-25T11:17:03.886-04:002010-04-25T11:17:03.886-04:00Bravo to Ohio!
The MWGM letter to the Conference ...Bravo to Ohio!<br /><br />The MWGM letter to the Conference of Grand Masters of North America is a step in the right direction. The GL's that continue to refuse to live up to our Masonic teachings by showing Brotherly love to ALL men must all be held accountable. Brethren this is 2010 and no excuse can be given for the actions of these GL's any longer.<br /><br />I feel sorry for those who will defend their actions just to defend a title, chain or medal. <br />The wake call has sounded do we stand for Justice, Liberty and equality as we did in forming our nation? or do we cower down to final destruction?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post-28886477668825477682010-04-25T10:06:39.504-04:002010-04-25T10:06:39.504-04:00This entire episode disgusts me.
A pox on both th...This entire episode disgusts me.<br /><br />A pox on both their houses.Fuzzy Curmudgeonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03802539927743643041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post-67291977633694576162010-04-24T21:21:01.479-04:002010-04-24T21:21:01.479-04:00Bravo, Ohio!
Simon LaPlace, GJW CTBravo, Ohio!<br />Simon LaPlace, GJW CTsimon laplacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03031825646120026738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post-64639847785106300072010-04-24T18:58:21.895-04:002010-04-24T18:58:21.895-04:00Palmetto Bug,
In order for that question to be wo...Palmetto Bug,<br /><br />In order for that question to be worth anything at all you would first have to know how many expelled Masons Petitioned.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620930628051716792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post-25768488407895394412010-04-24T17:15:05.805-04:002010-04-24T17:15:05.805-04:00Hey is a million dollar question of which the answ...Hey is a million dollar question of which the answer will tell much about the current situation:<br /><br />How many other expelled Masons from other Grand Jurisdictions has Ohio admitted?The Palmetto Masonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08049500796697782077noreply@blogger.com