History
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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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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 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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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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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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This work is undated, but appears quite contemporary from the style of language. If Brother Robert P. Kaltenbach sees this video, please get in touch so I can confirm permission to use your work. The Master Mason Degree tells us that the Grand Master Hiram Abif was no longer alive at the time the Temple
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Dive into the heartwarming world of Masonic mystery and holiday cheer with our latest video, ‘The Case of the Missing Christmas Pudding’. Set in the grand halls of a snow-kissed Masonic Lodge, this festive tale unfolds with a twist of humor and a touch of intrigue. Watch as the lodge’s beloved brothers, adorned in their
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In this anonymous presentation from 1930 … “We have more right to be astonished that the astronomical references are so few, rather than to be surprised that there are so many! We are taught that geometry and Masonry were originally synonymous terms and geometry, fifth of the seven liberal arts and sciences, is given more
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Good Evening Quarrymen Coming to YouTube this weekend … “Geometry came into existence to answer the ceaseless questionings of man as to the “why” of celestial phenomena.” What does this mean for the Freemason?
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The requirement for a candidate to hold a belief in a supreme being is a fundamental prerequisite for becoming a Freemason. While there are exceptions, such as the Grand Orient in France, where for a number of historical reasons beyond the scope of tonight’s paper this is not the case, belief in Deity is central
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Good evening, Quarrymen The first of the Old Charges, “Concerning God and Religion” begins: “A Mason is obliged, by his tenure, to obey the moral law; and, if he rightly understands the art, will never be a stupid atheist….” That all petitioners for the degrees express a belief in Deity is a fundamental requirement. Coming
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A new Community Video A few months ago, we collectively produced a community video addressing the question “Why Stonemasons”. This was a great success and came up with some really fascinating insights. I think it’s high time we put our hive mind towards another topic, so the video ‘Freemasonry in the Modern World’ https://youtu.be/Q79mYgK2omY has
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This week’s video is a brief look at 15 of the ‘other’ orders that are associated with Craft Masonry: 1. The Order of the Secret Monitor 2. Knights Templar 3. Supreme Council for Scotland 33º Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite 4. The Worshipful Society of Free Masons (The Operatives) 5. Holy Royal Arch Knight Templar
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Good evening Quarrymen Coming to YouTube this Saturday 18 November, by popular demand, a topic I have been requested to cover on numerous occasions over the years. I’m by no means an expert in most of them, so don’t expect too much … but we’ll take a top-down look at some of the ‘other orders’
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A few months ago we produced a community video addressing the question “Why Stonemasons”. This was a great success and came up with some really fascinating insights. I think it’s high time we put our collective minds towards another topic, so tonight’s video ‘Freemasonry in the Modern World’ has been chosen to put the audience
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Good evening Quarrymen This weekend, a work from the start of the new Millennium with some thoughtful and radical ideas about the place of Freemasonry in a rapidly evolving Post-Modern society. Coming to YouTube 11 November 2023.
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