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“Where to from Here? Freemasonry in the 6th Millenium A.L.” Welcome to our survey. Each question is designed to gather your valuable insights on Freemasonry’s role and evolution. Any additional comments you would like to add related to this question will be immensely helpful in developing the project! Click on the link below to add…
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I’ve been given the fantastic opportunity to present at the Australian and New Zealand Masonic Research Council (https://www.anzmrc.org/) in Sydney this October. This isn’t just my journey—it’s ours. As we navigate the future of Freemasonry, I’m calling on you, the vibrant community of “From the Quarries,” to lend your voices to this pivotal discussion. I’ll…
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The runner up in last week’s YouTube video poll, “I have heard that Masonry …” is a presentation first put together by the Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia, although I have no date for its publication. “The purpose of the presentation is to provide guidance whereby you may assist [a] man, whom you…
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Good evening Quarrymen, This weekend on YouTube, the runner-up in our recent video poll. See you then.
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THE GREAT CLEAVAGE IN FREEMASONRY; AN ACCOUNT OF THE “ANCIENT” GRAND LODGE was written by Bro. H. L. Haywood and was first published in The Builder Magazine in April 1924. “OF all the chapters in the long and varied history of our Craft not one is more interesting or more important to know than that…
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A short video of a script by Christopher A. Harris, MPS FGCR, unpacking and exploring the meaning of ‘Charity’ as it relates to the Masonic experience.
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Good evening Quarrymen, “We hear the word “Charity” throughout our entire Masonic experience. Everywhere from our introduction as Entered Apprentices to our stated communications when talking about brothers, their families, and those in our localities that need assistance. How many of us truly understand the impact of what this simple word means?” Coming to YouTube…
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This anonymous work from 1935 looks at the two brazen pillars at the entrance of King Solomon’s Temple and how they represent one of the most enigmatic symbols in Freemasonry, surrounded by a rich tapestry of historical and mythical interpretations. These pillars, often confused with ancient stone pillars mentioned in old Masonic manuscripts, embody a…
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Good evening Quarrymen, This weekend on YouTube … “Few references in Freemasonry are less understood than the two brazen pillars in the porch of King Solomon’s Temple. Probably a greater mass of misinformation exists regarding these than any other symbol in the Craft”.
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Part two of the paper by Harvey Lovewell, presented at the ANZMRC Conference in Dunedin in 2022, exploring 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…
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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…
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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!
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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This week’s long-form video is an anonymous paper originally published in ‘The Masonic Monthly’ in 1865.
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