EPISODE · Dec 6, 2023 · 20 MIN
EP 119 What Was Freemasonry Originally Trying to Build in a Man?
from Masonic Muscle · host The Origin War Has Begun
What was the original intent of Freemasonry?And what was the original intent of the first strongmen?In EP 119 of Masonic Muscle, I introduce a website every Mason should visit and explore: the Masonic Restoration Foundation. The MRF describes itself as an educational organization providing news, research, and analysis connected to Freemasonry’s heritage.This episode asks:How can Masons restore the value of the Craft if they do not understand what Freemasonry was originally trying to produce in a man?We discuss:the Masonic Restoration FoundationObserving the Craft by Andrew Hammeroriginal intent in Freemasonryoriginal intent in old-time physical cultureearly strongmen and simple hard trainingBrotherhood, standards, education, and observancewhy simple does not mean easymindset, transformation, and disciplinea shout-out to Johnny Malloy from Australia and his band The Order of Owlsthe email of the month from a Brother in AlaskaThe Masonic Restoration Foundation is a strong resource for Brothers interested in improving the lodge experience, serious Masonic education, and recovering the deeper purpose of Masonic labor. Its “Documents of Interest” page includes material connected to Andrew Hammer and Observing the Craft, which has become an important work in the modern Masonic restoration conversation.The Southern California Research Lodge has also described Observing the Craft as one of the most important books in contemporary Masonic education and a must-read for Freemasons interested in restoring and protecting Freemasonry’s greatness.The same question applies to physical culture.What were the original strongmen trying to build?Not just show muscles.Strength.Capability.Discipline.Durability.Self-command.That is the bridge.Freemasonry should not merely produce members.It should produce better men.Strength training should not merely produce appearance.It should produce stronger, more capable men.If we lose the original intent, we start worshiping the tools, titles, costumes, numbers, and appearances while forgetting the man we were supposed to build.Follow Masonic Muscle on Instagram:@masonicmuscleHave a Masonic question, old document, origin theory, fitness transformation story, lodge problem, or want to come on the show?Write to me at:[email protected] and follow Masonic Muscle on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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What was the original intent of Freemasonry?And what was the original intent of the first strongmen?In EP 119 of Masonic Muscle, I introduce a website every Mason should visit and explore: the Masonic Restoration Foundation. The MRF describes itself as an educational organization providing news, research, and analysis connected to Freemasonry’s heritage.This episode asks:How can Masons restore the value of the Craft if they do not understand what Freemasonry was originally trying to produce in a man?We discuss:the Masonic Restoration FoundationObserving the Craft by Andrew Hammeroriginal intent in Freemasonryoriginal intent in old-time physical cultureearly strongmen and simple hard trainingBrotherhood, standards, education, and observancewhy simple does not mean easymindset, transformation, and disciplinea shout-out to Johnny Malloy from Australia and his band The Order of Owlsthe email of the month from a Brother in AlaskaThe Masonic Restoration Foundation is a strong resource for Brothers interested in improving the lodge experience, serious Masonic education, and recovering the deeper purpose of Masonic labor. Its “Documents of Interest” page includes material connected to Andrew Hammer and Observing the Craft, which has become an important work in the modern Masonic restoration conversation.The Southern California Research Lodge has also described Observing the Craft as one of the most important books in contemporary Masonic education and a must-read for Freemasons interested in restoring and protecting Freemasonry’s greatness.The same question applies to physical culture.What were the original strongmen trying to build?Not just show muscles.Strength.Capability.Discipline.Durability.Self-command.That is the bridge.Freemasonry should not merely produce members.It should produce better men.Strength training should not merely produce appearance.It should produce stronger, more capable men.If we lose the original intent, we start worshiping the tools, titles, costumes, numbers, and appearances while forgetting the man we were supposed to build.Follow Masonic Muscle on Instagram:@masonicmuscleHave a Masonic question, old document, origin theory, fitness transformation story, lodge problem, or want to come on the show?Write to me at:[email protected] and follow Masonic Muscle on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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