Originally posted by DRAZIW


And I thought Freemasonry was "tolerant" of all religious beliefs. Why would they care if you believed in the Egyptian Religious Rite?

He wasn't talking about a religious rite, he was talking about a Masonic rite, namely, the Rite of Memphis.

The Rite of Memphis is no longer worked as a system within orthodox Freemasonry. However, those degrees are available to study for Masons who are members of the Grand College of Rites.

"You are not to suffer your zeal for the institution to lead you into argument with those who through ignorance may ridicule it. At your leisure hours, that you may improve in Masonic knowledge, you are to converse with well-informed Brethren, who will always be as ready to give as you will be to receive instruction. Finally, keep sacred and inviolate the mysteries of the Order, as these are to distinguish you from the rest of the community and mark your consequence among Masons. If in the circle of your acquaintance, you find a person desirous of being initiated into Masonry, be particularly careful not to recommend him unless you are satisfied that he will conform to our rules; to the end that the reputation, honor and welfare of the institution may be firmly established and the world at large convinced of its good effects."

This is part of the charge of an Entered Apprentice from the by-laws of the Lodge, Manual of Free and Accepted Masons

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Originally posted by ScytheofTime
"You are not to suffer your zeal for the institution to lead you into argument with those who through ignorance may ridicule it. At your leisure hours, that you may improve in Masonic knowledge, you are to converse with well-informed Brethren, who will always be as ready to give as you will be to receive instruction. Finally, keep sacred and inviolate the mysteries of the Order, as these are to distinguish you from the rest of the community and mark your consequence among Masons. If in the circle of your acquaintance, you find a person desirous of being initiated into Masonry, be particularly careful not to recommend him unless you are satisfied that he will conform to our rules; to the end that the reputation, honor and welfare of the institution may be firmly established and the world at large convinced of its good effects."

This is part of the charge of an Entered Apprentice from the by-laws of the Lodge, Manual of Free and Accepted Masons


more excerpts to come....stay to tuned

More excerpts will be appreciated!