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3 Ways to Improve the Civility of Our Conversations Online

Posted on 4 Feb 2021 by jonathandinsmore

Freemasonry upholds the virtues of Temperance and Equality; its principles remind us of the inherent Unity of all of Humanity: One Brotherhood of Mankind united under God. The Craft instructs its initiates to avoid extremes by finding a middle path and to practice the Golden Rule with our fellows.

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The Lesser of Two Evils: A Masonic Perspective

Posted on 3 Nov 2020 by universalfreemasonry

Freemasonry and Civil Discourse in the Digital Age

Posted on 31 Aug 2018 by jonathandinsmore

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As Freemasons, the concept of the Word is very important to us, both in ritual, as well as in daily life. The Word represents the medium through which truth is transmitted, it’s how we express ourselves, and ultimately is the essence of the creative… Continue Reading “Freemasonry and Civil Discourse in the Digital Age”

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