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Originally posted by network dude
As for your situation, you don't want pity, so I will spare it. You are still a brother no matter what your situation is. I wish you much luck with your court date. That law needs to be abolished. If I can help in any way, don't hesitate to ask.
Originally posted by IAMIAM
That was before I could see. That was before I could see that it is a Temple of Division. Who dares decide who is a Brother and who is not? Did the creator not already make that decision when he decided to give you the life you have? Did he not welcome you into the Brotherhood of Man just as every man before you? What is this division and what man has the vanity to divide that which God himself has brought together?
Originally posted by IAMIAM
One last point on this issue, then I will leave all to their thoughts on the matter.
If I saw you stranded on the side of the road, I would stop and offer assistance and not leave your side until your dilemma was over. I would not look for a ring or decal to do so.
If I saw you were without coat in the pouring rain, I would stop and offer mine and guide you to shelter. Not because of affiliation, but because I love you.
If I saw you were threatened in anyway, I would intervene and offer my own body to be beaten, abused, ridiculed or tormented, because I cannot bear to see you suffer just for who you are.
I would do all these things and much more to any human being who was in distress.
I AM the stone the builders rejected.
With Love,
Your Brotheredit on 2-2-2011 by IAMIAM because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by network dude
and most masons I know would do exactly the same thing. they would help in a time of need regardless of affiliation. As you know we will not go around explaining to people what we have done to help others since we help because help is needed, not because a reward or recognition is expected. Our sign of distress will let another mason know that we are in need of some help that we would not ask of anyone but a brother mason. Certainly, a non mason might just offer the help we needed at the time, but we pride ourselves on the ability to do all we can for each other as well as mankind. I know you understand all this, but by your posts, others would get the wrong idea.
and about your legal issue, I thought I understood it. Seeds made it a felony, which I believe is a BS tactic to use no matter what I think of the initial crime. I think it should be legal as it's much safer than alcohol and cigarettes. Sadly, my say so means nothing, so I hope your voice is heard. And as a fellow man, I offered to help if I could much like I would for anyone who needed it. Mason or not.
jesus christ originally meant nothing more than "godliness has arrived within you, you the anointed" .. it was NEVER meant as a person with first and last name..
Originally posted by KSigMason
reply to post by benedict9
We charge our members to be a good citizen. I wouldn't consider an oppressive "law" to be one that is followed. Also note, you are misusing "Lucifer" as it was a mistranslation and in fact Christ was referred to as Lucifer (morning star).
What is this "stage" you speak of that I have not yet attained? Can you provide evidence to your accusations?
Originally posted by network dude
I think it should be legal as it's much safer than alcohol...
Originally posted by AugustusMasonicus
Originally posted by network dude
I think it should be legal as it's much safer than alcohol...
Oh really? Like you even get booze. What the hell kind of sweat 'tea' leaves are you brewing down there anyway?
Originally posted by IAMIAM
Originally posted by getreadyalready
LOL. Sorry. We don't usually suspend unless it is a felony?
Nice post though, and nice thoughts!
The charges are felony charges my friend. When my house was raided the officers found a handful of roaches and a bunch of seeds. Due to the seeds, my charges went from minor possession to felony manufacturing.
As it has not been to trial yet, I am not convicted. If you doubt my integrity, I will gladly share what courthouse you can retrieve the information from. U2U me if your that curious.
With Love,
Your Brother
P.S. My lodge did what was correct according to the by-laws of my state. They did what was for the good of the lodge. Do not mistake my statement as a condemnation against the lodge. It was just a disclosure.edit on 1-2-2011 by IAMIAM because: (no reason given)[/quote
Just a note of caution for you my friend... If you do end up doing time in prison for drug possession for gods sake don't start talking about your love for your fellow man while in the showers as it may be misconstrued... As you're obviously very religious the phrase, "your rod and staff comfort me", may take on a whole new meaning... !
Originally posted by Arcot
Interesting info if this is True,One will understand who Masons are as i told Freemasons has lost their Track after the Egyptian civilization,we need to awake all masons towards Love and Compassion.
Jesus Christ and Freemasonry It should be impossible for a high-level Freemason to deny that Jesus Christ is a profoundly important figure in the Masonic tradition. However, denial is very much incumbent on any Freemason privy to this information because it is one of the biggest secrets of Freemasonry. However I see no reason why the knowledge of Jesus's 'building work' should be the sole preserve, in perpetuity, of this unaccountable cabal of po-faced plutocrats. In early Christianity there were two parts of the Church, the exoteric Church and the esoteric Church (or Gnostic Church). The former was open to everyone, the latter was a form of mystery religion with secret rites and initiation ceremonies. The forebears of the modern exoteric Church tried to extirpate the esoteric part because it was an obstacle to their dream of global hegemony. However, it was the esoteric Church that was the original heart of Christianity and the exoteric Church was intended only as a sop to engage the simple masses. The Freemasons, at least in the higher and more esoteric degrees, believe themselves to be the heirs of gnostic Christianity.
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edit on 1-2-2011 by Arcot because: Updated Source
Originally posted by IAMIAM
There is no power greater than unconditional love my friend. It conquers all. That is what Jesus was explaining.
Originally posted by dr_strangecraft
Um, John 18:20, at his arraignment before Pontius Pilatus:
Jesus answered him, I spake openly to the world; I ever taught in the synagogue, and in the temple, whither the Jews always resort; and in secret have I said nothing.
Originally posted by manna2
The mystery religions (those things done in secret) were preached against throughout the 3 year public ministry of the annointed one, Yashayah.