EPISODE · Jul 11, 2022 · 18 MIN
EP 70 What Does Independence Mean to Masons? Masonic Con, Sovereignty, and Receiving More Light
from Masonic Muscle · host The Origin War Has Begun
What does independence really mean to a Mason?In this episode of Masonic Muscle, I talk about Masonic Con at South Pasadena Lodge No. 290, where Masonic authors, writers, scholars, researchers, and film producers gather to present their work on Freemasonry. I was chosen to sit on one of the Sunday panels, and I talk about why events like this matter for Brothers who want more light, better education, and deeper Masonic conversation.Then we move into the Fourth of July.Many Masonic podcasts talk about patriotism and nationalism during Independence Day. That is fine. But there are deeper ideas that should not be ignored: sovereignty, self-reliance, God-given rights, economic warfare, property, liberty, and the willingness to break away from centralized power.This episode solves one Masonic problem:How can Masons discuss independence, freedom, and patriotism without reducing them to slogans?We discuss:Masonic Con at South Pasadena Lodge No. 290Masonic authors, scholars, researchers, and filmmakersreceiving more light through serious Masonic educationthe Fourth of July from a deeper Masonic perspectivesovereignty and self-relianceGod-given rightseconomic warfare against the American coloniesthe Founding Fathers and the break from Englandwhy Masons should study ideas, not just repeat patriotic phrasesfitness, heavy lifting, and strengthening your Masonic MuscleMasonic education should not be shallow. If we are going to talk about independence, we should understand what made independence necessary, dangerous, and radical.And yes — if there is a gym at the lodge, we may need to get in there and do some heavy lifting.Have an origin theory, Masonic question, old document, book recommendation, lodge problem, or research lead?Write to me at:[email protected] Masonic Muscle on Instagram:@masonicmuscleFollow Masonic Muscle on Facebook.Subscribe to Masonic Muscle, share this episode with one Brother, and help build a searchable Masonic education archive for the Craft.
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What does independence really mean to a Mason?In this episode of Masonic Muscle, I talk about Masonic Con at South Pasadena Lodge No. 290, where Masonic authors, writers, scholars, researchers, and film producers gather to present their work on Freemasonry. I was chosen to sit on one of the Sunday panels, and I talk about why events like this matter for Brothers who want more light, better education, and deeper Masonic conversation.Then we move into the Fourth of July.Many Masonic podcasts talk about patriotism and nationalism during Independence Day. That is fine. But there are deeper ideas that should not be ignored: sovereignty, self-reliance, God-given rights, economic warfare, property, liberty, and the willingness to break away from centralized power.This episode solves one Masonic problem:How can Masons discuss independence, freedom, and patriotism without reducing them to slogans?We discuss:Masonic Con at South Pasadena Lodge No. 290Masonic authors, scholars, researchers, and filmmakersreceiving more light through serious Masonic educationthe Fourth of July from a deeper Masonic perspectivesovereignty and self-relianceGod-given rightseconomic warfare against the American coloniesthe Founding Fathers and the break from Englandwhy Masons should study ideas, not just repeat patriotic phrasesfitness, heavy lifting, and strengthening your Masonic MuscleMasonic education should not be shallow. If we are going to talk about independence, we should understand what made independence necessary, dangerous, and radical.And yes — if there is a gym at the lodge, we may need to get in there and do some heavy lifting.Have an origin theory, Masonic question, old document, book recommendation, lodge problem, or research lead?Write to me at:[email protected] Masonic Muscle on Instagram:@masonicmuscleFollow Masonic Muscle on Facebook.Subscribe to Masonic Muscle, share this episode with one Brother, and help build a searchable Masonic education archive for the Craft.
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