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The Lesser of Two Evils: A Masonic Perspective

Posted on 3 Nov 2020 by universalfreemasonry

Why Must a Freemason Ever Have Hope?

Posted on 11 Nov 2018 by Pamela McDown

Freemasons are taught that “the unexamined life is not worth living.” Recently, I was faced with the unexpected death of a dear brother in my Lodge which left me feeling hopeless for a time. And so, the virtue of hope became an object of… Continue Reading “Why Must a Freemason Ever Have Hope?”

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The Masonic Pursuit of Freedom

Posted on 30 Mar 2018 by Pamela McDown

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What makes a Freemason free? I started brooding over this question one day when wondering which word is better to use, “Freemason” or “mason.” Is one term more correct? Historically, the distinction is said to be a carry-over from the medieval period of the stone… Continue Reading “The Masonic Pursuit of Freedom”

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