EP 21 How Do Masons Govern Their Lodges? Masonic Law, GL Resolutions, and Masonic Citizenship

How do Masons govern their own lodges?In this episode of Masonic Muscle, we discuss Masonic law, lodge self-government, Grand Lodge legislation, and the responsibility every Mason has as a citizen of the Craft.Freemasonry gives Masons a rare opportunity: the ability to participate in the government of their own lodges and jurisdiction. But that opportunity means very little if Brothers do not understand the rules, read the legislation, attend meetings, ask questions, and take their responsibilities seriously.This episode solves one Masonic problem:How can Masons protect and improve the Craft if they do not understand Masonic law, lodge government, or their role in the legislative process?We discuss:Masonic lawlodge self-governmentthe rights and responsibilities of MasonsMasonic citizenshipparticipation in lodge affairswriting and reviewing legislationGrand Lodge Communicationstwo new resolutions for 2021why Masons must understand how their fraternity is governedwhy passive membership weakens the CraftA lodge is not supposed to run on autopilot.If Masons want better lodges, better leadership, better laws, and better outcomes, then Brothers have to participate. That means reading, voting, questioning, proposing, discussing, and learning how the system works.Too many Masons complain after decisions are made.The better Mason studies the process before the decision is made.That is Masonic citizenship.Have an origin theory, Masonic question, old document, book recommendation, lodge problem, fitness transformation story, or research lead?Write to me at:[email protected] Masonic Muscle on Instagram:@masonicmuscleFollow Masonic Muscle on Facebook.Subscribe and follow Masonic Muscle on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or wherever you get your podcasts.