tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post6225729250867810204..comments2024-03-26T12:05:58.591-04:00Comments on Freemasons For Dummies: Another PerspectiveChristopher Hodapphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04201859873755654395noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post-68506718188791357962016-03-29T08:32:10.056-04:002016-03-29T08:32:10.056-04:00Nicely done Brother Chris.Nicely done Brother Chris.mrcontinentalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02253429765442231588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post-61202577502637979262016-03-27T05:31:13.489-04:002016-03-27T05:31:13.489-04:00Perfectly describes the separation of the Church a...Perfectly describes the separation of the Church and Freemasonry. Hiramhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07658592851418516542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post-34972466102636545792016-03-27T01:05:27.180-04:002016-03-27T01:05:27.180-04:00Well written Bro. Freemasonry is about looking bey...Well written Bro. Freemasonry is about looking beyond what separates us and embrasing each one to make him a better person. Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03255024647617997851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post-17319650878371751962016-03-25T23:22:26.074-04:002016-03-25T23:22:26.074-04:00Monotheism was (or is) the "traditional"...Monotheism was (or is) the "traditional" view from within Freemasonry (Great Architect, not Architects). I think most places accept any spiritual belief now, but some may not.f2000https://www.blogger.com/profile/15461747765755572743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post-4937750690714288842016-03-25T21:52:26.894-04:002016-03-25T21:52:26.894-04:00Chris, so very well put. You speak for the fratern...Chris, so very well put. You speak for the fraternity as well as anyone could ask. <br /><br />Kind of off subject, but something you mentioned made me think of it. You said that "our Hindu brethren...". I had visited a California lodge on a trip that was doing a lodge walkabout for the new brothers. Being from "Ancient" Pennsylvania, it was extremely helpful for me as well. However, the WM made mention at one point that only MONOTHEISTIC individuals were able to become masons. Is there any truth to this? Is it a California rule, and if so does this apply under other GLs?<br /><br />ThanksAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03505430083167471364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post-49016810275537078592016-03-25T21:11:58.250-04:002016-03-25T21:11:58.250-04:00That's probably a better way to put it.That's probably a better way to put it.Christopher Hodapphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04201859873755654395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post-76663728816698014912016-03-25T21:05:52.022-04:002016-03-25T21:05:52.022-04:00If we are not to correct a wayward Mason, then why...If we are not to correct a wayward Mason, then why are there any masonic charges? Of course we follow the exact same role within the lodge, correcting a brother that runs afoul of masonic law.<br /><br />The disagreement is over what should be included in masonic law, not over whether or not we ought to correct someone.f2000https://www.blogger.com/profile/15461747765755572743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post-76495660393349420462016-03-25T20:51:39.755-04:002016-03-25T20:51:39.755-04:00I would simply say in your own house or church, th...I would simply say in your own house or church, that's fine. But not in the lodge or grand lodge.Christopher Hodapphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04201859873755654395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post-41734013040061747072016-03-25T20:48:21.159-04:002016-03-25T20:48:21.159-04:00Among other Christians? Yes (though I'd try to...Among other Christians? Yes (though I'd try to leave aside the whipping as much as possible). Jesus addresses the issue in Matthew 18. Paul does so in several letters, James towards the end of his book and Revelation at least obliquely. There may be more, but those come to mind.<br /><br />Among non-believers? Indirectly. f2000https://www.blogger.com/profile/15461747765755572743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post-50957067037707490212016-03-25T20:35:20.268-04:002016-03-25T20:35:20.268-04:00So is that the modern day role of Christians, to a...So is that the modern day role of Christians, to act in His stead?Christopher Hodapphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04201859873755654395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post-69606792962481646272016-03-25T20:31:37.266-04:002016-03-25T20:31:37.266-04:00He didn't cast out sinners but he certainly ad...He didn't cast out sinners but he certainly admonished (or even whipped, in the case of the money changers) them and urged them to discontinue their sinful ways. f2000https://www.blogger.com/profile/15461747765755572743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post-17299693380755749042016-03-25T20:27:13.772-04:002016-03-25T20:27:13.772-04:00It's hard not to just give up and quit. I know...It's hard not to just give up and quit. I know that a lot of the TN brothers weren't against allowing homosexuals, but they WERE adamantly against being forced into it.<br /><br />For myself, I know that quitting won't change anything. It will require brothers to stand up and fight for what's right. If everyone who disagrees quits, nothing will ever change.<br />jredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10376680882638269132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post-28978186099446740092016-03-25T19:15:48.636-04:002016-03-25T19:15:48.636-04:00Well done, Brother Chris. Thanks to the G.A.O.T.U....Well done, Brother Chris. Thanks to the G.A.O.T.U. it is is not an issue over here, in Germany - we might have others- , for sure. I am unsure ,however, how should Grand Lodges respond to the decisions in Georgia and Tenessee. Is taking away recognition right, or do we open the the box of Pandora here? But be that,as it may. The day, a Homosexual would be banned for just beeing what he is, would be my last day in the craft. Frats Rolf Keil, Lodge Lessing # 769, Frankfurt, GermanyRolf Keilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17869063470744525894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post-47251773313866318062016-03-25T18:58:16.827-04:002016-03-25T18:58:16.827-04:00Feel free, Lance.Feel free, Lance.Christopher Hodapphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04201859873755654395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post-36111434279088619282016-03-25T18:25:09.294-04:002016-03-25T18:25:09.294-04:00Well said Chris. I will share this on a few Masoni...Well said Chris. I will share this on a few Masonic FB pages. I trust you don't mind.<br />Fraternal best wishes <br />Lance Dowle <br />Lodge Brundah Endeavour No 429<br />UGL NSW & ACT <br />(Australia)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07970596266567062264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post-44910997697284714662016-03-25T18:11:02.875-04:002016-03-25T18:11:02.875-04:00I can only comment on this as an Episcopalian. I d...I can only comment on this as an Episcopalian. I don't recall Jesus Christ casting out homosexuals (or prostitutes, thieves, or tax collectors. 'Nuff said.Lou Devillonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10213402412167617443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post-49072277134656569892016-03-25T18:07:42.282-04:002016-03-25T18:07:42.282-04:00Heh. I'm afraid others aren't. But thanks,...Heh. I'm afraid others aren't. But thanks, I appreciate it.Christopher Hodapphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04201859873755654395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post-8616761122946585802016-03-25T18:06:42.615-04:002016-03-25T18:06:42.615-04:00Chris, I'm really enjoying your transition fro...Chris, I'm really enjoying your transition from a Masonic news reporter into an opinion writer. Well spoken, brother.Tom Accuostihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07005315193581153959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post-20486606448561069282016-03-25T18:02:41.969-04:002016-03-25T18:02:41.969-04:00Thank you for addressing this subject thoughtfully...Thank you for addressing this subject thoughtfully, Bro. Chris. I have offered my views on the entire matter largely from a social and political perspective elsewhere. I have not directly addressed the matter of belief in my remarks, largely because I take the view that Freemasonry should, like government, keep its nose out of religious matters. While I respect everyone's religious beliefs, I also come from a tradition that suggests politely, that if you do not wish to associate yourself with certain others, the onus is upon you to absent yourself rather than forcing your views upon the rest. Everyone's mileage may vary of course and that is only appropriate. While I may be possessed of strong views, I appreciate and value the measured commentary. We need more of that, not less.<br /><br />Fraternally, <br /><br />Eoghan BallardE C Ballard ஃhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15467348696099148972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post-48824087043171825302016-03-25T17:55:43.002-04:002016-03-25T17:55:43.002-04:00Well said, Brother.Well said, Brother.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16457581072367429286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post-52783740295502289562016-03-25T17:39:18.036-04:002016-03-25T17:39:18.036-04:00I, for one,have never respected those who quote Le...I, for one,have never respected those who quote Leviticus to curse homosexuality while serving barbecue plates in their polycotton blend aprons.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01210297223240891437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post-61501911365728724572016-03-25T17:02:55.277-04:002016-03-25T17:02:55.277-04:00A first class essay.A first class essay.Bro. Paul Richhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06435030965629467739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post-30958328705814536292016-03-25T17:02:54.887-04:002016-03-25T17:02:54.887-04:00Excellent!!!Excellent!!!Raymond Sean Waltershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09598843764013005691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post-86917131344136824712016-03-25T16:59:08.854-04:002016-03-25T16:59:08.854-04:00Bro. Chris, this is a superb essay that deserves w...Bro. Chris, this is a superb essay that deserves wide attention.Mark Koltko-Riverahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11173090767545559729noreply@blogger.com