tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post7062251240812564694..comments2024-03-19T00:43:35.769-04:00Comments on Freemasons For Dummies: Brother Shaquille O'NealChristopher Hodapphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04201859873755654395noreply@blogger.comBlogger64125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post-11988631259735403842024-03-17T16:08:22.734-04:002024-03-17T16:08:22.734-04:00Very interesting post and topic, and definitely su...Very interesting post and topic, and definitely surprised with the Shaq information. Who would have guessed it by just seeing his performances on tv and the way he talks :pTiling Contractorshttps://sunderlandtilers.co.uk/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post-6140485881853746612023-12-16T22:45:44.882-05:002023-12-16T22:45:44.882-05:00Why is it so much of a big deal about Shaquille O&...Why is it so much of a big deal about Shaquille O'Neal been raised in a day.I personally know brothers that is raised in a day, because they are going into the military. Congratulations to my brother Shaquille O'Neal.. SMIB Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post-38744547981422336772023-06-20T00:23:21.505-04:002023-06-20T00:23:21.505-04:00It's truly inspiring to see Brother Shaquille ...It's truly inspiring to see Brother Shaquille O'Neal being initiated as a Prince Hall Mason. As a lifelong fan of his basketball career, I've always admired his dedication and determination on the court. Learning about his extensive educational pursuits and his commitment to public service further deepens my respect for him as an individual. Brother O'Neal's involvement in various charitable activities and his desire to help others truly exemplify the principles of Freemasonry.top career coacheshttps://philadelphiacareercoachingcenter.com/career-coaching/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post-39185107963465382452023-06-09T03:00:06.096-04:002023-06-09T03:00:06.096-04:00it is interesting to see a high-profile celebrity ...it is interesting to see a high-profile celebrity like Shaq involved in the fraternity. His dedication to Freemasonry and the positive impact it has had on his life is commendable, as he strives to embody the principles of brotherhood, charity, and personal growth. It serves as a reminder that Freemasonry can attract individuals from diverse backgrounds who find value in its teachings and traditions.career transition coachhttps://clevelandcareercoachingcenter.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post-89074623979812240232023-04-03T08:51:11.999-04:002023-04-03T08:51:11.999-04:00Talk about famous Freemasons. I didn't know Sh...Talk about famous Freemasons. I didn't know Shaq was one! Well, I applaud his dedication and wish him all the best in his future endeavors as a member of this respected lodge.<br />Commercial elevatorhttps://www.tucsonelevatorrepair.com/commercial-elevators-services/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post-30058133524561335322021-09-14T20:34:29.800-04:002021-09-14T20:34:29.800-04:00Hear it is, 2021 and they question was raised if h...Hear it is, 2021 and they question was raised if he walked the walk. From anecdotal info it appears as if he has embraced Masonry and puts in the work. He is to be commended for that.Superb 1https://www.blogger.com/profile/06215058539685654388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post-22711483732055354782021-03-09T17:37:58.219-05:002021-03-09T17:37:58.219-05:00He is...He is......https://www.blogger.com/profile/03090691795231323564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post-7599307363726563532019-10-02T22:29:46.979-04:002019-10-02T22:29:46.979-04:00Not in a real lodge of any not let alone PHM no Not in a real lodge of any not let alone PHM no Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17314604399907285640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post-85000582493830550322019-10-02T22:27:11.553-04:002019-10-02T22:27:11.553-04:00Right rightRight rightAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17314604399907285640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post-74440962681880940652019-09-30T04:11:27.400-04:002019-09-30T04:11:27.400-04:00Smartly said.Smartly said.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post-75020498976947919652017-11-10T08:21:27.247-05:002017-11-10T08:21:27.247-05:00No female can be a mason...period.No female can be a mason...period.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02176102847939148455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post-9626660986182443842017-11-10T08:15:02.338-05:002017-11-10T08:15:02.338-05:00If his WM is a female...then he is still not a MM....If his WM is a female...then he is still not a MM. No female can be a mason, only men. Females can only be an ES.<br />Dr Jessie D. McDonald, Ph.D.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02176102847939148455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post-80208150534104082652016-12-05T17:00:17.834-05:002016-12-05T17:00:17.834-05:00The making of a Master Mason "By Sight" ...The making of a Master Mason "By Sight" in Prince Hall Masonry is essentially the same as a ONE DAY SESSION. All of the Craft Degrees are conferred at once at the Call of the Most Worshipful Grand Master to open a "Lodge of Occasion."A PHA Masonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10878044527506783307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post-29549985914111389352012-01-06T14:20:47.832-05:002012-01-06T14:20:47.832-05:00Hey Chris, what is a "Wost Worshipful" G...Hey Chris, what is a "Wost Worshipful" Grand Lodge? Is it one with Elmer Fudd as the GM?Revberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07623992947170244675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post-14919428759788087282012-01-05T19:29:22.918-05:002012-01-05T19:29:22.918-05:00Hello Brethren,
First off I'd like to say Con...Hello Brethren,<br /><br />First off I'd like to say Congratulations Brother O'neil. I'm not saying that becaue I'm a fan, I don't watch sports. I'll keep this pretty simple instead of going into depth of my various beliefs and reasoning as many of you have so far. Fraternities are for males and sororities are for females. With that being said, females shouldn't even want to be in our "Brotherhood". They wouldn't be considered brothers, they would be sisters(which do not exist in fraternities). <br /><br />Fact #1: A female Freemason did exist and was recognized in a regular lodge. Hon. Elizabeth St. Leger Aldworth. READ ABOUT IT BROTHERS <br /><br />Fact #2: Another woman was initiated, passed, and raised in a regular lodge named Helene, Countess Hadik Barkoczy. As a result The Deputy Master was expelled and the officers of the lodge were suspended.<br /><br />Yes, we have our obligation to stand by but the simple answer when questioned about females in our fraternity is that we are a fraternity. Females join sororities. It's not a sexist objection at all.<br /><br />For a Man there is a Woman,<br />For a King there is a Queen, and<br />For a Prince there is a Princess<br /> <br /><br />1.) "Frater" means brother, "Soror" means sister.<br /><br />Bro. Isaiah James Williamson<br />East Freedom Lodge 328<br />Raeford North Carolina<br />PHAisaiahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12495888083925207170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post-11206689415003033022011-11-01T22:35:31.182-04:002011-11-01T22:35:31.182-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Seamus Stimpsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06942408236033074899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post-6167487602076996262011-10-11T10:47:27.685-04:002011-10-11T10:47:27.685-04:00I came to this blog with a open Heart and Mind. To...I came to this blog with a open Heart and Mind. To bad the maajority of you have not done the same. I can respect the many years of hard work and service Freemasons from day one until present have done for humanity- And - your traditions. However, it saddens me how some of you laugh at and make a mockery of women. Was it not a woman who birth you into the world and those of you who have children into the world. And YES I AM a Woman. A Virtous Woman as I AM sure those women around the globe who seek acceptance are as well. BROTHERS - PLEASE instead of picking fun of us HELP US!Please have a heart lead us, guide us but just don't reject us and leave us in the cold to wither away. For every KING there is a QUEEN or QUEENS. A King needs a Queen by his side to rule. But Queen can RULE all by her self. Look at the Queen of England today and all the other GREAT QUEENS that have done so. Just something to ponder. I leave in Peace. Respectfully yours, Sister lakeshaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post-91772436135348876122011-09-08T14:57:42.654-04:002011-09-08T14:57:42.654-04:00Why? If I wanted a Co-Masonic experience, I could ...Why? If I wanted a Co-Masonic experience, I could have sought one out. I wanted, and still do, to have a male-only fraternal association. I can respect, study and discuss the beliefs and practices of female Masons without changing my fraternity or sitting in lodge with them.<br /><br />We seem awfully far from Brother Shaq's story...Christopher Hodapphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04201859873755654395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post-91407854476729123672011-09-08T11:37:38.946-04:002011-09-08T11:37:38.946-04:00In "regular" jurisdictions that forbid m...In "regular" jurisdictions that forbid members to be present at "the making a woman a Mason", the obligation could be changed to omit that line. Then, in ten years or so, you would have corps of officers who could perform the work on women without violating their obligation, and the rest of us could sit in Lodge with our Sisters without violating _our_ obligation.Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10606685769956913456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post-82934494169593878222011-09-06T23:48:21.461-04:002011-09-06T23:48:21.461-04:00And BTW, I never compared Co-Masonry to PHA Masonr...And BTW, I never compared Co-Masonry to PHA Masonry. Others brought up the female question that sort of derailed this thread.Christopher Hodapphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04201859873755654395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post-60773063649714790292011-09-06T23:28:59.528-04:002011-09-06T23:28:59.528-04:00You're going to have to be plainer in your acc...You're going to have to be plainer in your accusations, because I don't know what you're talking about as regards "breaking" my obligation. I have never broken my obligations, as I understand them and as my grand lodge defines them. I can't sit in clandestine lodges, I can't communicate signs, grips, steps and words to clandestine Masons. That doesn't mean I can't talk to them respectfully and it certainly doesn't give me the right to condemn them. And it doesn't preclude me from knowing about their history and practices. If the very idea of female Masonry or other irregular group gives you that much heartburn, that's your personal demon to slay. I'm comfortable with my dealings and friendships with such folks without fearing that I'll burst into flames.Christopher Hodapphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04201859873755654395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post-9562356125430486462011-09-06T22:19:47.756-04:002011-09-06T22:19:47.756-04:00Hey Chris, you seem so eager to forget your solemn...Hey Chris, you seem so eager to forget your solemn obl. in regards to irregular Masonry, why be a Mason at all? I've read enough of your works and commentary to realize that you now seem to be so concerned with your image and popularity that you obl. is lost. In which state were you raised and what is their official stance regarding irregular masonry? Most states forbid contact with irregular lodges in any capacity. So again, you purport to be a proper Brother by your works, but your actions say differently. You seem to have difficuly respecting the charges of the UGLE and the rules and bylaws of your jurisdiction. More importantly there are many portions in the various obl. -to which we solemnly swear to- that forbid this type of behavior, and it is high time you look after the west gate. The brothers that govern your jurisdiction ought to stop allowing you to break these rules, maybe they just aren't paying attention, or are looking past it because of your works, either way it is unquestionably wrong. As for forgetmaenot, I have an honest question, I cannot join a sorority, why then is it so important for some women to attempt to force a fraternal order to admit women? And honestly, co-masonry is a joke. Some people do it just to be active in something, but in the larger world of regular(real) Masonry it is not respected. I am not saying this to be mean I just think if you are honestly curious you should know. The best thing you can do is read, and if you actually respect what you find, allow it the dignity to be what it was intended to be. And to Bro. Hodapp, Prince Hall and Co-Masonry are simply not comparable, Prince Hall has full recognition in many states, and partial recognition in others (not allowed to perform degree work together but can do anything else together) and the last few states where it is not recognized (9 or so) will conform eventually, after all the UGLE recognizes Prince Hall. For the last time, hopefully, let me explain that if you do not conform to the bylaws and foundations of a particular group of this nature completely you can call your entity whatever you like, but you are a spin-off, a fraud, an imposter, simply put. If you are not a Regular Mason, you are not a Mason, sorry.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post-44890850923205300252011-09-03T23:18:19.298-04:002011-09-03T23:18:19.298-04:00Bob, I don't disagree with that sentiment. The...Bob, I don't disagree with that sentiment. There are Kentucky lodges that need to be up on charges for their behavior.Christopher Hodapphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04201859873755654395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post-76743923960680294432011-09-03T21:20:00.954-04:002011-09-03T21:20:00.954-04:00I attended a degree at a 'mainstream' lodg...I attended a degree at a 'mainstream' lodge in Kentucky several years ago, and was surprised at how physical the degree team was with the candidate!<br />The PHA MM Degree I visited in Indpls a few years ago was less rowdy.<br />bob franks<br />Wayne Lodge 112, AF&AMofNC<br />Goldsboro, NCBobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01352290155325982189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post-16605005050737327162011-08-17T00:02:37.290-04:002011-08-17T00:02:37.290-04:00And to your other point, a woman can certainly bec...And to your other point, a woman can certainly become a Master Mason within female and co-Masonic lodges.Christopher Hodapphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04201859873755654395noreply@blogger.com