EP 135 The Midnight Move: When Masonic Politics Hit a Lod...

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What happens when Masonic politics hit a lodge rebuild?In EP 135 of Masonic Muscle, Rain Man does what Rain Man does: he tells the story straight.This episode gets into what we call “The Midnight Move” — when an appendant body tried to make a move on us during the rebuilding of Palm Springs Lodge No. 693 and got caught.This episode asks:What happens when a Blue Lodge is trying to rebuild itself and outside Masonic politics start interfering with the work?We discuss:Palm Springs Lodge No. 693Rain Man telling the storythe Midnight Moveappendant body politicslodge rebuilding under pressureprotecting the Blue Lodgewhy transparency matterswhy Masonic politics can damage trusthow small groups try to control outcomeswhat happens when Brothers start paying attentionwhy the Symbolic Blue Lodge must remain centralThis is not just drama.This is a warning.When a lodge is weak, people will try to move around it.When a lodge is rebuilding, people will try to influence it.When Brothers are not paying attention, decisions get made without them.That is why Masons have to show up, ask questions, read the documents, understand the process, and protect the lodge from quiet power plays.The Blue Lodge is not a rental hall.It is not a clubhouse.It is not a stepping-stone for outside interests.It is the foundation.Masonic Muscle is dedicated to putting the Mystery back in Masonry by exercising our Masonic knowledge one degree at a time through a prudent and well-regulated course of discipline.Let us contemplate after lifting heavy weights.Created by Cesar Rubio, PM.We give you more light — but no light weights.This is the Way.Support the podcast by following, subscribing, reviewing, and sharing the show with one Brother.Follow Masonic Muscle:Instagram: @masonicmuscleTikTok: @masonicmuscle357Facebook: Masonic MuscleListen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeart, Pocket Casts, and wherever you get your podcasts.Have an idea for the podcast, or want to come on the show?Write to me at:[email protected]

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What happens when Masonic politics hit a lodge rebuild?In EP 135 of Masonic Muscle, Rain Man does what Rain Man does: he tells the story straight.This episode gets into what we call “The Midnight Move” — when an appendant body tried to make a move...

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