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Originally posted by sentientsojourner
From my experience it also make me feel that if decided to pursue or show interest in organizations such as B.O.T.A., A.M.O.R.C., O.T.O, the Golden Dawn, or any other "esoteric" system, my masonic membership might be revoked Whether this is silly speculation on might part or not, I am unsure but there is cause for me to ponder it.
Originally posted by Masonic Light
Originally posted by mmmeat
So - just to clarify - Crowley was NEVER a Freemason.
Crowley was made a Mason in Anglo-Saxon Lodge, and English-speaking Lodge in Paris, France, in 1904. He was apparently erased from the roll for non-payment of dues the following year.
At that time, Anglo-Saxon Lodge was not recognized by the UGLE, but now it is. Crowley was a Mason, but a clendestine one during his lifetime. His Lodge, however, has since been healed.
Much like other non-Masons, he was not part of a recognized Lodge or subject to the constitution and edicts of a recognized Grand Lodge. He was just some guy who joined a group that had no affiliation at all with Freemasonry.
We cannot say that he had no connection to Freemasonry, since he was initiated, passed, and raised. The Lodge was regular, but clandestine. Crowley himself didn't seem to understand the difference, and later became very critical of Freemasonry.
Originally posted by topsecretombomb
How can you say somebody wasnt tied to masonry but before admit he was a part of a certain lodge?
Are you saying the intentions of certain lodges reigning from our planet have different intentions?
Originally posted by Dark_Ace
can someone tell me if Mansonry is a religion
It isn't. It's a fraternity whose focus is to improve men in their value to society as well as improving them in their understanding of God
Originally posted by Dark_Ace
what about Women ?
is it only for men ?
Originally posted by Dark_Ace
what about Women ?
is it only for men ?
Originally posted by ConspiracyNut23
The infamous Skull and Bones now accept females. Does anyone know if they still call it a fraternity.
Originally posted by Masonic Light
BTW...does anyone know if the Scroll and Key, which are Skull and Bones primary competition at Yale, have gone co-ed as well?
It varies from lodge to lodge. For me, each of the three degrees was $100 and the cost of the third degree included my leather apron and my dues for the remainder of the calendar year. Annual dues for my lodge are, I think, either $60 or $75. An "endowed" (lifetime) membership in my lodge is $600, I believe.
Originally posted by christopherledwards
How much does it cost to join and what are the dues for a lodge?
We don't take credit.
Originally posted by christopherledwards
Wow, quick reply! Thanks! I'm glad I didn't get some smart ass answer like the eternal damnation of my soul!!