Saint Vrain Masonic Lodge #23 A.F & A.M. Longmont Colorado
Saint Vrain Masonic Lodge #23
No Atheist May Be Made a Freemason. This paper illustrates exactly why Freemasonry does not allow atheists to join the Fraternity. There is a universal Masonic requirement of belief in Deity, which is followed by all regular Grand Lodges of the world. A paper by Bro. Joshua L. Rubin, 32, winner of the Pythagoras Lodge of Research Award for Excellence in Masonic Research.
The hidden meaning of this Masonic symbol. The figure representing this symbol contained not only a point within a circle, but also two straight vertical lines touching the sides of the circle. It was explained during the ensuing lecture that these lines represented the two Holy Saints John, namely John the Baptist, and John the Evangelist. This struck me as peculiar to say the least, and I have been trying to figure out this peculiarity ever since..... A paper by Bro William Steve Burkle KT, 32
This essay attempts to project the symbolism of Freemasonry through the vivid imagery of the Upanishads. This paper was awarded the second prize in the annual essay competition conducted by the Grand Lodge of India.
Opening Ode
Hail! Eternal! by whose aid
All created things were made;
Heaven and earth Thy vast design;
Hear us, Architect Divine!
May our work begun in Thee,
Ever blest with order be;
And may we when labours cease,
Part in harmony and peace.
By Thy Glorious Majesty-
By the trust we place in Thee-
By the badge and mystic sign-
Hear us! Architect Divine!
So mote it be
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Are Freemasonry and Islam compatible? A paper by W.Bro. Shaikh Hatim Fidahussein Nakhoda PM, Research Lodge St. Michael No. 2933, Singapore, District Grand Lodge of the Eastern Archipelego, UGLE.
....Islam has been much in the limelight these days. I have been diligent in attending to my duties as both, a Mason and a Muslim and have come to realise that Islam and Masonry are indeed compatible. Freemasonry may even be considered complementary to Islam as its principles only go to reinforce a Muslim brother’s own faith; contrary to the misconceptions widely held among my Muslim brethren from various sects. The distrust perhaps arises from the fact that masonic symbols are derived from segments of the Old Testament such as the Temple of King Solomon, which gives the uninstructed world the erroneous impression that masons are Zionists...