Who told you you were chartered by the United Grand Lodge of England ? They lied to you. I suggest you do research on your organization.Your charter was not issued by ANY Masonic body,and you must be chartered by a legitimate Masonic body in order to be legitimate...

the more i read and the more people try and educate me about masonry the more i feel it is another form of captivity for gods people and the traditions that gods people follow. irregardless of "documentation" of "historical legitimacy".

Greetings Brothers!! I was reading through the posts about PHO and I have to say that I am concerned for several reasons. Most of all for the darkness being displayed on this Web site. It indicates to me that Brothers taking Obligations and never actually seeking light is common across the board. Let me clear up the accusation that degrees are being purchased or given away. I EARNED my Master Mason over the course of a year through proficiency of lawful Masonic information, charity to my community, and receiving my wages.

As far as all this talk about "Black" Masonry... Educate yourselves about the word "Black" then study about the significance of all your Egyptian (African) references and where the Masonic SYSTEM was before England. (Also see Song of Solomon 1:5-6) I know that it is a beautiful system that everyone wants to contain and claim as their possession but then you miss the power of it. We are supposed to be busy with our trowels loving one another, learning from our mistakes, and benefiting from our network. We have divided and allowed ourselves to be weaken by ignorance.

Fraud will always be a reality no matter what and I'm sure we can look into any Lodge in the world and find something wrong in their history but I don't think it's wise to call an entire group clandestine, especially when others feel the same about you (PHA). I love you guys no matter what color you are or jurisdiction you're in. May the Most High bless your hearts and minds.

TextTextText I am a VERY PROUD PHA MASON & I'm just hearing of this PHO!! What I'd really like to know is if PHO is the same as International Mason? Also to reply to a comment made by bigmoe on 01/06/2011 that you are a 32 degree York Rite Mason, how is this possible? York Rite stops at 14 degree...at least last time I checked!