This paper by Harvey Lovewell, presented at the ANZMRC Conference in Dunedin in 2022, explores the requirement of belief in a Supreme Being for Masonic membership. It delves into historical and contemporary perspectives on this belief, examining its implications within Freemasonry’s constitution and practices. The paper challenges traditional views, suggesting a re-evaluation of the role…
Month: January 2024
Truth is a shining goddess …
This weekend, a presentation provided by the estimable Harvey Lovewell, which was first given at the ANZMRC Conference in Dunedin NZ in 2022. Thanks, Brother Harvey, for the contribution!
A Tale of Anti-Masonry
This short tale, from the pen of the United States’ ‘Poet Laureate of Freemasonry‘ Rob Morris, tells of the consequences of blind prejudice on the life of one Freemason during the anti-Masonic furore of the late 1820s.
5826 A.L was a difficult Year
Good Evening Quarrymen From the pen of Rob Morris, the American ‘Poet Laureate of Freemasonry’ comes the gripping tale of Oliver Lanceroy, a Harvard-educated pastor under the auspices of George Washington, whose life intertwines with the ancient traditions of Freemasonry. As he confronts the turbulent anti-Masonic movement, Lanceroy’s unwavering principles are put to the ultimate…
A Beginner’s Guide to Freemasonry
New for 2024 Introducing a series of short introductory videos for the non-Mason: 1. What is Freemasonry? 2. What do Freemasons do? 3. What to Freemasons believe? 4. A brief history of Freemasonry 5. How is Freemasonry structured? 6. Masonic words and terms 7. How do you become a Freemason? 8. What to expect in the…
From the Quarry to the Lodge: A Beginner’s Exploration of Freemasonry
Good evening Quarrymen, In the past four years, “From the Quarries” has shared over 700 videos, diving deep into Masonic topics. Your questions and comments, from YouTube and our website, have been a rich source of engagement, especially from non-Masons and those aspiring to join. This weekend, we’re mixing things up with “A Beginner’s Guide…
The Lesson Taught by the Three Great Lights
This week’s long-form video is an anonymous paper originally published in ‘The Masonic Monthly’ in 1865.
Masonic Symbolism
Good evening Quarrymen! This weekend’s video comes from the Masonic Monthly of 1865… “The three chief symbols of the ancient Fraternity of Masons were the Bible, Square and Compass. In the mediaeval lodge they were always to be found on the Master’s table, and were termed the “three great lights.”. Coming to YouTube Saturday 6…
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