tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post1776291874247264425..comments2024-03-26T12:05:58.591-04:00Comments on Freemasons For Dummies: NY PGM Bidnick Expelled, This Time By Grand LodgeChristopher Hodapphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04201859873755654395noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post-52103596645342063752013-05-12T21:03:50.274-04:002013-05-12T21:03:50.274-04:00As a woman, I may not be able to speak to what wen...As a woman, I may not be able to speak to what went on in that Grand Lodge room last Tuesday. But I can say that Neal Bidnick is one of the finest men I have ever known, and with my husband, my father, my father-in-law and the Brothers I am fortunate enough to see in his lodge as examples, I can also say that Neal ranks among them with unequivocal integrity, unquestionable loyalty and unambiguous honesty. He is my friend and I am honored to have him. <br />The people who do not know this man or his character are the only ones believing the calumny. Tuesday was a sad day for me, but an even sadder day for the entirety of Freemasonry. <br />I would urge those who wish to know the truth to seek it out, or those who wish to know his character to get to know him.robbin818https://www.blogger.com/profile/05397410612698125628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post-91210449373009764502013-05-12T02:39:56.148-04:002013-05-12T02:39:56.148-04:00"The commission of a grossly immoral act is a...<br />"The commission of a grossly immoral act is a violation of the contract entered into between each Mason and his Order. If sanctioned by silence or impunity, it would bring discredit on the institution, and tend to impair its usefulness.<br /><br />A Mason who is a bad man, is to the fraternity what a mortified limb is to the body, and should be treated with the same mode of cure--he should be cut off, lest his example spread, and disease be propagated through the constitution."<br /><br />Bro. Albert G. Mackey, M.D.,<br />-The Principles of Masonic Law-<br />Thomas Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16496528868148315705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25683662.post-57600378653886241662013-05-11T09:34:57.667-04:002013-05-11T09:34:57.667-04:00In my experience with Masonic Jurisprudence throug...In my experience with Masonic Jurisprudence through attendance of Grand Lodge Annual Communications, the Brethren assembled often bring down harsh punishment for Masonic transgressions, as we hold ourselves to a high standard and take collective offense to the casual laying aside of our duties and obligations to each other and the Fraternity.<br />Not to justify, just to point out - by the time it comes to Grand Lodge in this sort of affair, the time for good council and tender reprimand has long since passed.<br /><br />Yes, consider the points of fellowship, but also consider the cardinal virtues and their full explanation.<br /><br />-Dustin Tarditi<br />James B Green #735 AF&AM<br />Raleigh, NCDustin Tarditihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05185882004859621578noreply@blogger.com