My father was a Freemason, but we never knew it until he died. He never told us. At his funeral, the Masons did a ceremony. Caught us off guard. I asked them what his degree was, but they wouldn’t tell me. They just said it was a higher degree, he was a member for over 70 years. I’ve made several phone calls, but they refuse to tell me. I guess we’ll never know.

@ScottishRiteMasons

2 ай бұрын

This sounds odd to me, and to any other mason. Our Masonic funeral service is open to the public of course and if he was a 70 year mason, then he likely became a mason at a very young age and would have been close to 90 or more when he died. Also, he was likely a Master Mason. If your dad really was a mason, contact the grand lodge in your state during business hours. They will give you the information. It’s not hidden or secret.

@lamonthudson76

Ай бұрын

Ask to be a mason

@albertwells8503

Ай бұрын

@@ScottishRiteMasons Ok. I’ll do that. Thank you so much. I don’t know when he joined, but he died in 2021, at age 96.

@jamesreno318

Ай бұрын

If freemaysons are not a religion then why have a book of faith for every religion and say prayers this sounds like a religion to me

@jayeliable

Ай бұрын

U have to become a mason to get your question answered

Religion and politics in the lodge are forbidden. But after lodge with some cigars and whiskey, some friendly debate is always welcome 😁

Fraternal greetings from Muskogee # 28, Muskogee, OK. I'm a Master Mason and, with the grace of God , soon to be a candidate for the Scottish Rite this weekend. I am grateful to the GAOTU that I joined Masonry, even though it was a bit late in life.The discussion of never mentioning politics in lodge rings especially true in these crazy times, and out lodge is a welcome sanctuary to the lunacy in the world outside, even if only for an hour or so.

@Liberty.girl82

8 күн бұрын

Scottish rite help with surgery for my son. He was only two but they covered everything. My cousin had life-saving surgery at six years old because of Scottish rite. the Freemasons paid for my mother surgery when she was two years old and needed surgery on her eye. I do know that the Freemasons participate and helping children. They do good things for the community. Whenever I see Shriners, I tried to give what little change I have. Because I know the proceeds go back to helping children.

2 things guaranteed to create division: Religion & politics

@Doc_Smith_Coaching

Ай бұрын

because people do not talk about it, share and teach, make and create awareness. Avoidance and political correctness is only aiding in the division.

@justamason6869

Ай бұрын

Even in the work place

@patrickmontgomery2890

Ай бұрын

@doc_smith_coaching You might be confusing time and place correctness with avoidance of discussing important topics in the name of political correctness. The Freemasons seem to be choosing brotherhood over political divide for the purpose of focusing on ritual and masonry principles IN the lodge.

I worked for the city of Dayton..my supervisor got his Scottish rights in the 33rd degree of masonry. He would always tell me never try nothing new on a Friday...And Never return the same way you came. Bur it was just odd to me..of how drawn to me he was .

As a Mason, 32 SR and Shriner, the basis is that we meet on the level too. That applies across everything. That means, you can be a millionaire and I'm in poverty, but in lodge, we meet as equals. We are brothers and not talking about those things is one more example of meeting on the level

@learnedeldersofteemo8917

3 ай бұрын

Shriners are muslims

@AntiMasonic93

2 ай бұрын

If you make it to the 33rd level. You will be told the "true" meaning behind the number 33. Jesus died at age 33. Jesus performed 33 miracles. Heck, Jesus was born A D. 33. Why so many 33s! Masons will answer that. 🤪👍🤪

@georgeedward1226

2 ай бұрын

Are there many Freemasons in poverty?

@ScottishRiteMasons

2 ай бұрын

I am a 33rd and none of the things you mention are part of the symbology. You’re wrong.

@Doc_Smith_Coaching

Ай бұрын

Not talking of something does not respectfully mean you're "meeting on the same level." It also does not equal brotherhood. It typically means avoiding and side stepping uncomfortable conversations. It means you've set in a code of conduct, to set aside things in a politically correct mode of operation. To keep from offending or causing rift or discord. As we see from topics of religion, sexual orientation, politics, racial ignorance, and whole list of other topics. Ignoring it, does not forge bonds of understanding. It tends to lead to more fights, ignorance and inabilities to live in harmony. We have over 150years of slavery being over. Yet, we're still fighting about ignorance and racial hatred, about things none of us alive today are responsible for. Not talking of something, does not dismiss it or make it less of a reality or in some instances even offensive. Additionally, communication and common sense help solve more problems or difference of opinions, than does ignoring something. I can talk to you, or anyone else and have a difference of personal opinion, belief or religion. At the end of the day, we seek to find a middle ground. If not, we can respectfully agree to disagree. I don't have to ignore you or vice versa, simply because we have a difference of opinion. If the discussion came to earnings, money, etc...I would be more inclined to help teach someone how to invest, about financial literacy and about how to learn to save more, create a budget and focus on building generational wealth. If we're a brotherhood, why not help make life easier for a fellow brother and his family, change their life, their financial security, their legacy! Why not have processes and steps in place to teach and educate? Really get at the source of the problem on how to create equality? Topics I was not versed in, or made me uncomfortable, be that from lack of knowledge or because it does not align to my beliefs or values. I would listen to a person, hear them out. If there was no common ground of understanding? I would simply say, "sorry, we'll not agree fully on this topic, and to keep from being offensive or beating a dead horse, we can agree to disagree." We can still talk about it at another point and time, no fouls, no harm. But we created a mutual understanding through communication, not avoidance. Nobody was disrespected, there were no heated arguments or fist fights or gun battles. Just 2 people talking and seeing they could not come to a mutual path of understanding. I can live with that and respect it more than stepping behind a curtain like the Great Oz in the Wizard of Oz. I accuse people of being intelligent, in every conversation I enter. I leave it up to the person to prove me right or wrong.

My mom was born in 58’. She had one crossed eye. The Freemasons paid for my mom at 2 yrs old to have surgery. Scottish rite covered my cousin’s life saving surgery as a 6 year old. They are supportive of medical care of children. They have done good to help others

Love this video thanks 🙏

WM of 395 in SC, I never thought about prayer like that. The great architect of the universe, the giver of all good gifts and graces… spot on

At 4:37 Mark, So glad you said there is only 1 Book of Sacred Law on the Altar. Many Scottish Rite Temples have it wrong! Freemasonry reminds me of my service in the military. There were so many different faiths yet we accomplished a mission without debating religion & politics.

@ScottishRiteMasons

2 ай бұрын

We put several books out during tours, but when lodge is open, only the one that best represents the men in the room

@koltoncrane3099

2 ай бұрын

My cousin was in the military and even he criticized the military saying his time In the Middle East was a waste of time. You can belong to a group and still discuss politics logically. If free masons cared about bettering mankind then they should have talked to free mason fdr about him stealing and banning gold ownership making everyone a slave to banks and governments printing new currency. You could even not talk about politics and just talk about printing money as being theft and wrong and not bettering mankind or equality.

@Doc_Smith_Coaching

Ай бұрын

no sir, people still talk of the sacred topics. It's just we learned we were all family in the same uniform and branch of service first and foremost. Everything else, came last or was of ZERO matter and value above your military family and brother/sister.

@luizantoniofrancaescobarfi3270

4 күн бұрын

@@diamondwchamp Makes sense. What use would have the parties if freemasonry was the responsible for politics.

Thank you so much please for the app

Thank you I really needed this❤

Perfectly explained my brother I love and respect all that you're doing as well I just wanted to add that because you help to guide the new and curious souls may you continue to be blessed though life with health strength wisdom faith and all that you need in this life and the life to come you and your family bless you my brother

@ScottishRiteMasons

11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!!

@Michaeljackyjackson_

5 ай бұрын

Dont be a fool and fall and the serpent’s tongue brother

@ObedObeng-mv8ym

Ай бұрын

I want you to invite me. Am in Africa Ghana

I get what you saying... but also I want to point out that a friend becomes a true friend when you can talk and disagree with that person on this 2 topics and at the end of the day still being as good friends.

@darknoble1151

Жыл бұрын

in lodge...there is a reason he keeps saying that...he's saying during a meeting essentially. if we have presidents and other politicians as members then of course we can discuss politics.

@ScottishRiteMasons

Жыл бұрын

We certainly can all do that. But in lodge meetings we just take those chats off the table.

awesome my brother! Well done!

Thank you for the explanation

Thank you for sharing and helping others to understand. Too many people share lies and misinformation and others except it as the whole truth

@73NF14Ret

5 ай бұрын

When they operate in secrecy, then there will always be guessing by non members. They should expect this and not be offended.

I've thought about joining over the years,my Grandfather was a member of the knights of Columbus,an old Freemason once helped me secure work because I am an actual builder, he was always friendly and nice to me

@user-fu1fc7ug6n

2 ай бұрын

What state do you live in?

@thegreatconvergence8422

2 ай бұрын

@@user-fu1fc7ug6n currently I'm travelling in the USA and am in the midwest but going south to Texas and Louisiana

@oldman7584

Ай бұрын

Knights of Columbus is NOT a Masonic body, but a Catholic fraternal order, as the Catholic faith does not allow men to be Freemasons (although I have known some who were; even one who was both).

Great job

Perfect way to sum it all up

Yeah, I'm an "outsider" but these concepts and principles rang loud from mentors and few friends. Thank you for this!

@rf-cattleprod6207

10 ай бұрын

Outsiders are called 'the profane' or just 'profane'.

@collingood7766

6 ай бұрын

All of us outsiders are profane in their eyes. If they were so good, why do they keep oaths and secrets.

@georgeking2369

5 ай бұрын

We don't

@braniefanie4938

4 ай бұрын

@@georgeking2369 “hoorah hoorah👏🏼😹

Wait, what were the hand signs you were making in the thumbnail? Why did you choose those particular ones?

@ScottishRiteMasons

Жыл бұрын

To be silly and make people click on the video. Do you not notice that there are 3 hands? These are meant to be entertaining AND informative. Its not an army training film for Goid's sake.

@Vitamin.Z

Жыл бұрын

@@ScottishRiteMasons yes I did notice there were three hands and I understand funny thumbnails meant to attract clicks. My question, though, was why did you select those particular hand signs? Like why not any 3 random hand signs? I’m guessing you know those particular ones mean something right?

@ScottishRiteMasons

11 ай бұрын

I chose those because every single anti-Masonic video I’ve ever seen has some version of those hand signs. The hand on the eye? Meaningless in masonry. The hand in the shirt? Meaningless. The finger to the lips means “shhhh” and we use it when past masters talk too much in lodge. Other than that? I was just being silly.

@dutchanonymous7786

10 ай бұрын

@@ScottishRiteMasonswhy you capping the hand in your t shirt. They doing this Literally in your rituals😂

@janefromtennessee

2 ай бұрын

Is half hand showing the fingers in the jacket. Is that a masonic sign ? I see movie stars do it when they get awards. Also I saw Prince Harry do it with a suit on standing with his to-be wife

Esoteric freemason here. Thank you for dropping the wisdom.

Thanks for this info 👁️🙏

I believe we’re here to become realized and learn to work with all forces of life itself. You are enough. You are loved. Namaste.

I come from a long line of Freemasons going all the way back to the Mayflower and maybe further. I can’t tell you how much I appreciated you sharing a simple explanation for those who might have questions or have no clear understanding of Freemasonry, including myself. My father passed away a few years ago, just prior to receiving his 33rd. Thanks again, much respect. 🙏🏼 ❤

@ScottishRiteMasons

11 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@richardmcgonigle1160

11 ай бұрын

Scottish rite?

@richardmcgonigle1160

11 ай бұрын

Are you standing four square ? On the level when you offer your hand ✋

@cdcdogs4961

11 ай бұрын

@@richardmcgonigle1160 Why do you ask? I don’t know much about the differences between Freemasons and Scottish rite. The only thing I know about my father is what was posted in his obituary. His obituary said He was the master of his lodge in the late 1970s and it also list his lodge number and that he was also a former Kiwanis member, that’s about all I know. 🤷🏻‍♀️ However, I do know that my second great grandfather was Scottish rite and also fought in Civil War. I am an amateur genealogist, and I do have records, but they’re just not at my fingertips. What I do know is Mormons use the square. Can you enlighten me?

@richardmcgonigle1160

11 ай бұрын

Mormons do no use the square it's like a chess board .. light and dark.. if you say someone is on the level or on the square it's a way of saying he's a freemason.. and if your are also a Mason you must help him . Who will help the widows son.? Is another way of asking for help but ONLY if your entered apprentice. Or Mason.

Great video!

Wow, thanks brother. Im from Williamsburg #6 and i recieved my third degree in that very room. Brings back memories from 30 years. And this was a great topic and something that should be practiced in society at large.

Thanks Bro. Maynard! Good information!

Just subscribed, and wanted to say this was a great video! As someone who just joined my local lodge last month, I’m more than excited to learn as I go through my first!

@ScottishRiteMasons

11 ай бұрын

Congrats!

@Bowhunterohio

10 ай бұрын

I’ve been wanting to be a Mason for a long time. I’ve wanted to go my local fraternity but wasn’t sure if I would be qualified. I have tattoos and when I was younger I got into Some trouble. Of course now I’ve became a better man and have came a long way. That probably disqualifies me huh. Congrats though.

@williammitchell3574

9 ай бұрын

@Bowhunterohio :Talk to your local lodge and see, what they say. Alots of Brothers have a past especially, when we were young. Masonry shapes a young man into a pillar of the community. We all are a Work in Progress!

@Djanni-bs5oh

6 ай бұрын

Du wirst es bald bereuen. Ich bete für dich

@secretamericayoutubechanne2961

2 ай бұрын

​@Bowhunterohio I dont think they really reject anyone, but they do ask for a $300 entry fee. Its just a group of men meeting once amonth and having a pot luck.

Well done!

Great presentation Brother! You explained it perfectly. There is so much bad information about out fraternity floating out on the web. As a Mason, Scottish Rite Mason and York Rite Mason thank you for putting this information out for everyone.

Great video Brother! I see two types of people, those that focus on what we have in common and those that focus on what separates us. I am glad I belong to a group that sees the good in others first. Having a common ground allows people to have honest discussion (not debate) regarding things they love and value.

You made it plain brother. I’m a proud mason and the first in my family. This has been a great experience for me.

@ScottishRiteMasons

11 ай бұрын

Right on!

Thank you.

Thanks! Really enjoy your content, Freemason in Colorado

Great video brother! Thanks for putting this one together!

Great video brother, great things come about when unity and diversity fill a room.

@ScottishRiteMasons

Жыл бұрын

Most definitely!

Thank you for the insight.

Well said, brother, that was the perfect explanation for the reasons why we don't discuss politics or religion in lodge. As with all your other videos, on point and easy to understand.

Thanks for sharing brother, “Freemasonry unites men of every country, sect, and opinion and conciliates true friendship, among those who might otherwise have remained at a perpetual distance.”

A long time ago, I heard a profound revelation from a child: 'God is very good. What spoils it is the fan club.' Even 20 years later, this statement makes even more sense to me. Greeting from your brothers from Brazil! ∴

@ScottishRiteMasons

8 ай бұрын

I like that quote!

Very interesting and informative. Thank you.

Liked and shared thanks Brother

those who have made tolerance their goal cannot discuss the fundamental attitudes of man. that is in contradiction. every family celebration goes out the window when politics or religion become a topic...

@ateam5018

Жыл бұрын

Am a brother of hilig lodge #80 in chicago. Very informative topic. Thank u for and keep up the great work, very impressive

Hi, thank you for this video. I joined a traditional observance lodge because I was interested in how the fraternity allows all religious ideas. After the 5 years it took to be raised, I had an issue with another brother and I was forced to demit. Everything happens for a reason. I now know that the bible is an unnecessary text and it’s interesting that even though Freemasonry claims to allow all religions, the fact that if the majority of the lodge is christian and you have to open lodge with the bible that is essentially saying that the bible is somehow superior. I personally think it’s a sign of weak character if one cannot discuss politics and religion without getting butt hurt. Like grow up and show your sovereignty. It’s a uniting act to say what you think even if it different from others

@PschyoSupposeiam

6 ай бұрын

i like the way you think - all is political in a basic sense-and religion is actually what one does regularly by basic definition. all is one - one is all - my god isn’t in those books anyways- but I do respect the lessons of all of the organizations of faith .

Excellent video.

nice deliver - ty

Albert pikes morals and dogma says different...lusifer the light bearer is the god of freemasons...maybe if this guy was part of the club we are not in he would know that....just a 32nd degree goham...

@ScottishRiteMasons

Жыл бұрын

Morals and Dogma doesn’t say that. And I am not a 32nd degree. I am a Knight commander of the court of honor. You are misinformed about freemasonry. ~ME

@dannyhyde2617

Жыл бұрын

@@ScottishRiteMasons maybe it was in Manley p halls book.

@ScottishRiteMasons

11 ай бұрын

No. It was not. It was a book by Leo Taxil and it’s part of the Taxil Hoax. Don’t take me at my word. Simply Look it up. Also I think Manly P. Hall was a kook.

You truly can’t believe that politics is separate from anything.

@ScottishRiteMasons

Жыл бұрын

We do not discuss it in lodge or in Masonic settings. Period.

@teecee1567

Жыл бұрын

@TimJSwan I'm not sure if you think we are unpolitical people, or not. Just to be clear, I'm pretty sure that every Mason does hold political views of his own. It's just that we keep our views to ourselves when we meet.

@jimlewis5477

4 ай бұрын

I can tell you of a story involving two civil war soldiers. One Confederate and one Union. during a campaign one side was being overrun and a Mason who was Confederate lay on the ground about to be bayonetted by the Union soldier. A sign was given and the Union soldier who was also a Mason spared the Confederate soldier. Masonry went above politics in this instance.

@captainchaos3053

3 ай бұрын

I don't buy the bayonet story but I do agree that it is not lowed to discuss religion politics and a few other things besides.

@julianpetkov8320

3 ай бұрын

Politics and Religion are irrelevant to the Temple of G and Grindr. Most people prefer Grindr because there is no song and dance involved and you can jump straight into action.

Subscribed and liked i like this type of setting

Great message. Thanks Robert

@robertrobinson7427

3 ай бұрын

658 Beulaville Lodge and Shrine you never stand taller than when you bend to give a hand. NC.

Well said my Brother so many people have been mislead as to what Freemasons are about and in a nutshell you sumed it up. 👍🏾

@dannyhyde2617

Жыл бұрын

Have you not read Albert pikes book

@alexdrakeus1772

Жыл бұрын

​@@dannyhyde2617And Manly P Hall's book.

@davidsandrock7826

2 ай бұрын

@@dannyhyde2617 Albert Pike later revealed that he wrote that book as a joke.

Well said Brother!!!

I appreciate all that you bro

Well said brother

Very interesting, this is the very first time that I saw someone to explaining what is Masons as I never looked in to masonry before and it was surprise for me as a christian, because when I pray I always pray to creator because it feels logical for me, as we have so many Gods and I was thinking there could be only one Creator.

EA here. These videos have been a huge help to a lot of questions I have. Thank you for the transparency as some people I've told that I've joined believe I'm headed into devil worship. I've sent more than one of your videos out. Unrelated, does anyone know where I can buy a few black goats. No connection to the above statement.

@ScottishRiteMasons

Жыл бұрын

🤦🏻‍♂️

@FamilyGuyAi

3 ай бұрын

U are once u reach 33rd degree

Great explanation, Brother.

Great video

Great presentation as always, Bro. Maynard - you take these otherwise complicated topics and make them easy to understand! With only so much time for business and/or Masonic Education during a Lodge Meeting, any discussion of politics will surely hijack this precious time we have. Or religion. In particular, non-mainstream religions as a fundamentalist will surely create contention where non existed. Nice to see some Lodges willing to have other VSL on the altar, although not the norm. Keep up the good work on sharing the Light! /G\

I was introduced to freemasonry primarily through Manly P. Hall and through Albert Pikes "Morals&Dogmas". Whatever gibberish is spoken out there against freemasonry (and there are no forests without pigs) it would be a mistake from us as a people if we don't learn something about same.

Great video brother

DeMolay here, great video!

Yes Brother Great job beautiful content! I have only been a Mason Officially for 5 months, but there is nothing more uplifting than entering my lodge or studying our literature and feeling the spirit in the midst. The silence on those things is to keep us United and focused on the goals of the lodge in sound mind for the benefit of everyone who accepts and receives. In the Bible God even allowed Joseph to abide in the house of pharaoh and assist him although they had different religious ideals. And GAOTU is a more than appropriate term, all things in physical and spiritual existence are designed, crafted, and manifested by the Almighty. We as men and masons are also able to design, craft, and manifest things in our level of ability and understanding. As masons we understand the God puts everything together and guides us to build better versions of ourselves, families, and communities. So mote it be!

Politics and religion tend to serve only to divide people when we should be coming together. By eliminating these two subjects from discussion, it allows for men of all religious beliefs and political views to sit in the same room, shake hands, and call one another brother. Fenton, MO Lodge #281, saying hello!

@ScottishRiteMasons

Жыл бұрын

SMIB!

Lovely❤

Thanks for the great lecture

Very beautiful and inspiring video

Just wanted to say thank you for all of the work you do. I’ve been interested in Freemasonry since I was in middle school (after watching National Treasure for the first time in 2006) and your videos have been a great help. Many of my questions have been answered via watching your videos and because of that I recently met with and petitioned at my local lodge!

@ScottishRiteMasons

Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear that! Good luck in your Journey!

@wmbedsole1

Жыл бұрын

I too made it to my local lodge and am going through the process. 🙏🏻

@bobweatherford9876

Жыл бұрын

As one who considers Maynard a personal friend, @richardglass7714, that is one of the highest compliments one Mason or aspiring Mason, can pay to another. Thank you for doing it publicly. Everyone needs to know the impact that this channel is having on Masonry.

@alieusalimbangura3859

Жыл бұрын

I respect this dude he has a vast knowledge in the craft thank you worthy Brother

@dyroncadle8370

Жыл бұрын

🇧🇿

Very informative brother . .. !

Thank you , very well done . 32 -Toronto Ontario

As a 3rd degree Mason I found this very interesting. Subscribed 😊❤

@oldetsongaoldetsonga2436

9 ай бұрын

question: how do you go up ⬆️ eyem thinking of joining a lodge here in my city Phenix lodge

@MrMarky2000

9 ай бұрын

@oldetsongaoldetsonga2436 you need to be nominated first and then once you've been accepted your lodge will guide you through the process

@bradparker9664

6 ай бұрын

​@@oldetsongaoldetsonga2436Good luck. I joined a Kansas lodge in 2012.

An excellent short fact-filled video I am sharing. Thank you for the excellent presentation.

@ScottishRiteMasons

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for tuning in a sharing!

@andras8911

Жыл бұрын

@@ScottishRiteMasonsIm Royal Nobility descendent of Hungary. I believe that we the Royalty that founded the country are the rightful owner of the country therefore the rightful owners of all Political Organizations in Hungary. Does the United States Masonic Lodges confess to the distruction of Royal Systems Globally in the 1880s? Is it true that Masons were the investors that helped to create Political Organizations in Europe to destroy the European Monarchy?

Great video!!!!!!!!!

@ScottishRiteMasons

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Very much appreciated

@ScottishRiteMasons

4 ай бұрын

Very welcome!

I am just finishing memorizing my EA Catechism taught to me by an 87 year old man who is truly one of the greatest men I have ever met. I will be reciting the entire Catechism in the next few weeks and begin my work on that house not made with hands.

@njavwa2886

9 ай бұрын

My application will be going to a ballot in the next month. Lets see how that pans out.

@pdub1976

2 ай бұрын

How' did you do? Were you able to perform the crossfire Q&A? If so, you should have been found proficient and passed to Fellowcraft. If so, congratulations Brother.

@pdub1976

2 ай бұрын

​@@njavwa2886So what's the good news? Did you get in and become enabled to start your journey as an Entered Apprentice? I hope so.

@njavwa2886

2 ай бұрын

@@pdub1976 All went well /G\

@JimJWalker

2 ай бұрын

@@pdub1976 I completed the MM catechism in January. =)

You guys should include sports as well as politics and religion!

@Simply_American

9 ай бұрын

I think it’s safer to talk politics in my lodge than to say you’re not a Bills fan!

@kalki0273

9 ай бұрын

@@Simply_American My family lived in Tonawanda for about a year in 1971 when I was eleven. The Bills won only one game that year, New England. If memory serves. The boys at school then were much more interested in the Sabres. Some player named Watson was supposed to have been the weak link on the team. Do you remember any of that?

@Simply_American

9 ай бұрын

@@kalki0273 no I don’t remember that one

Even though life has meant I have been unable to attend lodge for many years, I totally back and support this video. We all need to believe in something greater than ourselves. Frank, MM 3rd.

Am a very curious person and as such, I just found myself Google about freemasonry, and I must confess, my finding was thrilling. I got a totally different picture from what I have believed all this while. But I also had concerns about about the secrets that have to be kept secret, the informal dinings during ceremonies and the rituals which I didn't get an hint of what the rituals entails. Otherwise I love what you stand for and believe in.

@ScottishRiteMasons

11 ай бұрын

The secrecy element of masonry is overblown. Its really not what we are about. Coca Cola and KFC have secrets too. Every group does. For some reason masons get beat up about it.

@rev.randall2292

10 ай бұрын

An element of the unknown keeps people curious , some join to learn them , others remain happy to absorb and share speculations.

@antonheidenreich7053

10 ай бұрын

The more Rituals you do the more stranger it gets,you will even see symbols that were used in Ancient Egypt

@PatientPerspective

10 ай бұрын

@@ScottishRiteMasonsExcuse the comparison. Same as classified documents in the government or confidentiality rules in an AA meeting, no?

@ashakijana1273

10 ай бұрын

@@ScottishRiteMasons Very true, knowing the person I am,if I was a man I could have been a member to gratify my adventurous spirit.

Excellent 👌 information and educational content..... please 🙏 keep up with the exceptional lecture 😊

You forgot the Tall Cedars!!...I love your channel!

@ScottishRiteMasons

Жыл бұрын

Yes! Thank you! And I am a Cedar!~ME

While those two subjects are not to be discussed within the lodge, Masons are the only ones really able to have this discussions openly as the idea of entertaining different views is at the core of who we are

🎉happy new years brothers sisters and of all cultures 🎉

My grandfather was a 33rd degree mason I wish I could have met him he was a great man. Unfortunately he was murdered on vacation in a brutal way. Wish their was a way to join 😢

@ScottishRiteMasons

Жыл бұрын

Visit beafreemason.org

@64devil

11 ай бұрын

Wym you just join it

@Andrea-ek9cp

11 ай бұрын

Lots of freemasons get murdered or suicided by the fraternity. He should have never joined.

Is there a difference in the branches like in different states or is it all the same concept

Beautiful ❤

I am a duel member with some very old grandmother's. The only regret i have about Masonry is that i didnt become a mason at a younger age. Although i reflect on this often & wonder if it would've meant as much to me as a younger man. Thank you for this channel, i love learning & bettering myself. Oh, i also need to attend Lodge more than i do.

@richardmcgonigle1160

8 ай бұрын

Women not allowed. I take its a typo .. grandmasters rather than grandmothers.

@henryscraps1706

8 ай бұрын

@@richardmcgonigle1160 not a typo. Means Lodge number. How old is your grandma?

@richardmcgonigle1160

8 ай бұрын

@@henryscraps1706 my gran passed away a long time ago my friend. My grandfather was a freemason, not high ranking just fellowcraft.

@richardmcgonigle1160

8 ай бұрын

@@henryscraps1706 América is different from here in Scotland .. we would call it our mother lodge.

@richardmcgonigle1160

8 ай бұрын

@@henryscraps1706 963 st John.

Everything that my Brother said is true. If you don't believe in anything higher than yourself, you have nothing to aspire to. Much Love.

@ScottishRiteMasons

Жыл бұрын

SMIB!

@RobRoyR8R

Жыл бұрын

@@ScottishRiteMasons SMIB!!!

Can you tell us what happens at the 33rd degree to dispel all the myths and urban legends that it has with becoming a 33rd degree FM

@ScottishRiteMasons

Жыл бұрын

Not specifically because I am not a 33rd. But I will say the many men who I know that ARE? They are among the best and brightest people I know AND I have never ever encountered anything in Masonry that contradicts my faith or in anyway asks me to do anything that could be considered morally or ethically wrong. The degree itself is honorary and given to men who have labored for the good of the fraternity or their community.

Politics and religion are like the 2 most undesirable traits of humanity. Jealousy and envy. It creates hatred, anger, fear loathing. This is the enemy of the dream of the great work

Are you aware of the generational curses connected with masonry?

@ScottishRiteMasons

10 ай бұрын

This is absolutely untrue nonsense perpetrated by fundamentalists who want to scare people into donating to their group.

It’s not a religion we just make everyone pray before and after every meeting😂 who’s buying this bs?

@ScottishRiteMasons

11 ай бұрын

City councils are also not a religion. Neither are state dinners or High School graduations, and yet about 90% of them include a prayer or invocation.

@pdub1976

2 ай бұрын

You don't have to bow your head if you don't want to. Even though all the Chaplin is doing is wishing we open in unity, conduct in peace and good will, and close in harmony so we may continue on. But if you want to think other thoughts while the Chaplin is reading the prayer, then so be it. As long as they are not evil thoughts. Lol

@cooldealmedia2865

2 ай бұрын

It's not a religion but considering all Masons are required to profess a belief in Deity, it stands to reason that we all have some form of Faith or Gnosis which is another tie that binds us.

Thank you

@ScottishRiteMasons

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome

Hey there. Just wondering if Mason's have an unspoken rule or a spoken rule that all males in that masons family be kept from looking bad or getting in trouble even when they do something deemed bad?

@ScottishRiteMasons

Ай бұрын

No. In fact we’d probably be tougher on each other because masons try to hold themselves to a higher standard.

I have truly appreciated your videos! I recently petitioned my local lodge and was voted in tonight. I go next Monday for my Entered Apprentice initiation. The information in your videos helped dispel many of the negatives I have heard over the years. I am excited and honored to be able to take the next steps in becoming a better man/Mason!

@ScottishRiteMasons

11 ай бұрын

Your comment made our day! What lodge are you joining! We'd love to follow your journey. Good luck, and let us know how it goes!

@JustJayPs133

11 ай бұрын

@@ScottishRiteMasons Saints John Lodge 931 Anniston AL. Thanks!

@ScottishRiteMasons

11 ай бұрын

Keep in touch on your Journey and if we can answer questions let us know.

Thank you sir, your videos are very insightful and educational to me. I am learning about the brotherhood and I was wondering if anyone knows what the meaning of numbers 13 and 33 have in Freemasonry. Thank you!!!

@transatlanticsilkcottonfabrics

11 ай бұрын

“Nothing in this life is coincidence.”

@transatlanticsilkcottonfabrics

11 ай бұрын

Traditionally... 13 also happens to be the number of times you loop the rope around the S shape made when tying off a hangman’s noose. Probably nothing to do with Freemasonry... just some trivia if it ever comes up in a pub quiz or something 😉

@transatlanticsilkcottonfabrics

11 ай бұрын

Funnily enough... 13 also happens to be the number of times you loop the rope around the S shape made when tying off a hangman’s noose 🤷‍♂️ Oh and you were 13 years old once? mmm 13 is a bakers dozen? That’s a dozen+1 and there is a story behind the reason for that too! I know no more 🙏

@transatlanticsilkcottonfabrics

11 ай бұрын

Haha random thought... 13 is a bakers dozen? A dozen+1 and there is a story behind the reason for that too ✌️

@braniefanie4938

4 ай бұрын

@@transatlanticsilkcottonfabricsy3a 😂he sold 12 and kept one back for himself

God bless you

I'm a 32nd and I was specifically told we never are to talk about politics or religion in lodge. My brother is right on this

I would like to thank you for teaching me something new and I have never knew.