Month: February 2018
Cognitive Biases – a new ‘Masonic Roundtable’ episode
This week’s episode is a follow-up to Episode 36 – Logic-al Fallacies where the Hosts of the Masonic Roundtable […]
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Why We Believe – a new film from X-Oriente
Why is it so important that a Freemason believe in a Supreme Being? In this episode, Jason and Eric take […]
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What does it mean to be black balled?
What does it mean to be black balled? Are they black balls, or black cubes? How often is someone rejected, […]
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The Guardian: Public discussion of Freemasonry must be an open one – on all sides
(by Paul Chadwick, The Guardian): Complaints about Guardian articles from the United Grand Lodge of England led me to the […]
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When a Degree Goes Wrong – tips from New Orleans Scottish Rite College
Anyone who takes any part in a ritual will from time to time, and no matter how much they study, […]
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Tumultuous change and masonic leadership – a new ‘Brought to Light’ episode
Episode 52 of the Brought to Light Masonic Podcast is dedicated to a discussion about the recent masonic news relating […]
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The Economist: A fuss over Freemasons in Africa
Macky Sall – Senegal’s president, Emmanuel Macron and Rihanna. photo: The Economist (by The Economist): IT WAS too much […]
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Dorset Freemasons make a very fashionable donation
(by Matt Bell, DorsetECHO): A Dorset Freemasons’ lodge has donated money to one of the county’s museums. Blandford’s Lodge […]
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Freemasonry and the public sphere in the UK
(by Andreas Önnerfors, OUPblog): Freemasonry once again hit the headlines of UK media on New Year’s Eve 2017, revealing […]
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The Origins of Freemasonry – a new ‘Masonic Roundtable’ episode
Where did Freemasonry come from? How did it emerge? No one knows for sure, but several origin theories exist. […]
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What it’s really like to be a Freemason in Hull
Worshipful Master Russell Garbutt (Image: Peter Harbour) (by Alex Grove, Hull Daily Mail): They designed the pyramids, plotted the French Revolution and […]
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A Millennial Mason – a new ‘Whence Came You?’ episode
Listen to the new ‘Whence Came You?’ episode featuring guest host, Nick Johnson of the Millennial Freemason Blog: Whence […]
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Charles d’Eon de Beaumont – a new ‘Masonic Minute’ episode
Fencing match between Monsieur de Saint-George et Mademoiselle La chevalière d’Éon de Beaumont. Charles-Geneviève-Louis-Auguste-André-Timothée d’Éon de Beaumont (5 October 1728 […]
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Order + Harmony. A new ‘Three Distinct Knocks’ episode
Wor. David Riley & Bro. Nicholas Harvey discuss Robert’s Rules of Order ( http://amzn.to/2BBOq8U ) and “..parliamentary procedure for parliamentarians […]
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A Birmingham councillor has revealed: “ I’m a Freemason and proud of it ”
Coun Gary Sambrook in his Masonic uniform. (by Neil Elkes, BirminghamLive) Top Tory says: ‘I’m a Freemason – and […]
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Noble Order of Muscovites – a new ‘Masonic Roundtable’ episode
The Masonic Roundtable is back from Masonic Week, where Jason, Jon, and Mike the Intern were made official Muscovite Nobles! […]
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BBC: Freemasons explain the rituals and benefits of membership
(By Hamish Mackay, BBC News Online): From secret handshakes and rolled-up trouser legs to accusations of nepotism, bullying and […]
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Pythagorean Traditions – a new ‘Whence Came You?’ episode
Join Bro. Robert Johnson this week for a great piece linking the Pythagorean traditions with Freemasonry: Whence Came You? […]
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Robert Lomas: the discrimination against us has to stop
(by Robert Lomas, The Independent): Defending free speech is crucial in 2018. That’s why I support Dr David Staples’ […]
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The Farmer – a new ‘Masonic Minute’ episode
This week Ill. Bro. Harrison brings us the latest installment, The Farmer. Don’t miss it! The Masonic Minute – […]
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Robert Burns and the history of Scottish freemasonry
(by Martin Hannan, The National): The United Grand Lodge of England yesterday placed advertisements in three English newspapers calling […]
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In defence of Freemasonry, by a Freemason
‘The Constitutions of the Free-Masons’ dated 1723 (Photo: Getty) (by John Hamill, i-NEWS) For 300 years English Freemasonry […]
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The United Grand Lodge of England: Enough is enough
(The Guardian): Freemasons: we have been undeservedly stigmatised Freemasons have been “undeservedly stigmatised” and will be running a series […]
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What are Freemasons and what do they actually do?
(by The Week magazine) Reports that two Freemason lodges are operating in the heart of Westminster, with MPs among […]
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Jacob’s Ladder – a new Masonic Roundtable episode
This week, the hosts of The Masonic Roundtable take a deep dive into the symbolism of Jacob’s Ladder and […]
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Rihanna visited Senegal anyway
Rihanna in Senegalese capital Dakar for the Global Partnership for Education conference (by Ismael Akwei, Face 2 Face Africa): […]
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The Flower of Life (Whence came you? podcast)
Join Bro. Robert Johnson this week for a look at the mysterious Flower of Life! In addition there’s a piece […]
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How Masonry built integration in India
(by Vikram Doctor, Economic Times) There is a key moment in The Man Who Would Be King, John Huston’s […]
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Practical Lesson in Architecture (Whence Came You? podcast)
Join Bro. Robert Johnson and learn a Practical Lesson in Architecture (Whence Came You? podcast). There are also some other […]
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Freemasons donate a handy sum to Redditch’s Where Next charity
(by Redditch Standard) The Where Next charity in Easemore Road received a handy boost thanks to a generous donation […]
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Religious collective in Senegal accused Rihanna of being a Freemason
Rihanna is scheduled to attend a conference in Senegal in her role as an ambassador for the Global Partnership for […]
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Sunderland Minster set for meal times thanks to newly kitted out kitchen
Paul Paterson, Durham’s Provincial Grand Master, Master Norman Eric Heaviside, Robin Middleton, Bishop of Durham Paul Butler, Dr Norman Taylor, […]
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