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Originally posted by Freeworld_Esq.
I am not questioning your version of the history of Prince Hall Associated Freemasonry, however I heard a slightly different story. In the version I heard, Prince Hall wasn't accepted by any "other lodge", and it was while in the military he petitioned to the Grand Lodge for his own unique charter. That is how PHA was originated, not as an ofshoot of some previously established lodge (save the grand lodge). Also, I know from discussions I had with PHA masons, that if they greet a "white" mason, whom they know to be so by certain signs and symbols, they are often ignored. As if to say, they aren't recognized as brothers. From what I understand, Lodges have been integrating over the past few years, but some "old Timers" are still holding on to "tradition"!
Originally posted by glee
Now, this is getting off topic, but it is suggested by the idea that each Grand Lodge is basically independent. Even each lodge is independent, as long as what it does remains secret to all but lodge members.
So...
Has a lodge ever "gone bad?" I mean acted like the evil masons in conspiracy theories?
Don't throw shoes at me, please. (cringing)
Originally posted by JCMinJapan
Just a curious question for glee...... if you do not want to respond, not a problem.
Why so curious about masonry? Also, have you considered trying the Eastern Star?
Sorry if too personal and if you like no need to answer. Just curiosity has taken over... ha ha
Originally posted by Freeworld_Esq.
I hope I am reading your response correctly, because all masons "travel"! Right?
Originally posted by Freeworld_Esq.
To be honset, I wouldn't know what the communist called themselves.
Even so, are they the only people allowed to travel? Or call themselves "travellers"?
Originally posted by glee
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Originally posted by Mirthful Me
The Irish Travellers are a nomadic group; a minority in Ireland that are largely discriminated against much as the Gypsies of Continental Europe and the Middle East. They are here in the U.S. and live in closed communities similar to traditional Mormon settlements. They are known for unethical business practices (con schemes) to support the group. Masonic traveling refers to the ancient right to work in foreign lands (biblical), the "travels of Crusaders to Jerusalem, and the more modern (medieval) nomadic ways of outlawed Templar order.
Originally posted by dahei
i don't know which part of Eire you hail from but the "traveller" trades i've seen are hard graft and horses .
neither of which is a con .
there's alot of bigotry in the world against travelling people and like any other form of bigotry it's unjustified discrimination .
Originally posted by topsecretombomb
back to the topic, yeah i wouldnt doubt masonry is against certain skin colors, but ive heard about certain masons actually being black. or god knows, heck, maybe they were even aliens!!!!!