grand lodge f.&a.m. of wiisconsin1 getting back to basics
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Grand Lodge F.&A.M. of WIisconsin
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Getting Back to Basics
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Why Does Freemasonry Exist?
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Why Does Freemasonry Exist?
1. To promote personal development by the
practice of moral principles.
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Why Does Freemasonry Exist?
1. To promote personal development by the
practice of moral principles.
2. To be of service to those suffering
unfortunate circumstances.
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Why Does Freemasonry Exist?1. To promote personal development by the
practice of moral principles.
2. To be of service to those suffering
unfortunate circumstances.
3. To foster friendship and cooperation
among all people
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What is the Central Point of the EA Degree?
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What is the Central Point of the EA Degree?
• To Learn.
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What is the Central Point of the EA Degree?
• To Learn. Moral Principles.
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What is the Central Point of the EA Degree?
• To Learn. Moral Principles.
• Brotherly Love, Relief, Truth, Temperance, Fortitude, Prudence, Justice, Fidelity, Circumspection, Faith, Hope, Charity.
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What is the Central Point of the EA Degree?
• To Learn. Moral Principles.
• Brotherly Love, Relief, Truth, Temperance, Fortitude, Prudence, Justice, Fidelity, Circumspection, Faith, Hope, Charity.
In youth, as Entered Apprentices, we ought industriously to occupy our minds in the attainment of useful knowledge.
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What is the Central Point of the FC Degree?
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What is the Central Point of the FC Degree?
• To Execute.
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What is the Central Point of the FC Degree?
• To Execute. Moral Principles.
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What is the Central Point of the FC Degree?
• To Execute. Moral Principles.• Cast from clay, (in the clay-grounds) we are to
spend the length of our lives (the River Jordan between Succoth and Zeredatha) strengthening our souls (our hollow pillars) with the tools (archives of Masonry) necessary to prevail over destructive acts of God (inundations) and destructive acts of man (conflagrations).
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What is the Central Point of the FC Degree?
• To Execute. Moral Principles.• Cast from clay, (in the clay-grounds) we are to
spend the length of our life (the River Jordan between Succoth and Zeredatha) strengthening our souls (our hollow pillars) with the tools (archives of Masonry) necessary to prevail over destructive acts of God (inundations) and destructive acts of man (conflagrations).
In Manhood, as Fellowcrafts, we should apply that knowledge to the discharge of our respective duties to God, our neighbor, and ourselves.
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What is the Central Point of the MM Degree?
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What is the Central Point of the MM Degree?
• To Reflect.
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What is the Central Point of the MM Degree?
• To Reflect. Are we prepared?
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What is the Central Point of the MM Degree?
• To Reflect. Are we prepared?
• If death were to strike, do we have confidence that our acts on this earth and the strength of our faith will qualify us to pass judgment for life eternal?
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What is the Central Point of the MM Degree?
• To Reflect. Are we prepared?• If death were to strike, do we have confidence
that our acts on this earth and the strength of our faith will qualify us to pass judgment for life eternal?
In age, as Master Masons, we may enjoy the happy reflections consequent on a well-spent life, and die in the hope of a glorious immortality.
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What is the Purpose of a Lodge?
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What is the Purpose of a Lodge?
To Make New Masons.
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How do we Succeed in Fulfilling the Purpose of a Lodge?
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How do we Succeed in Fulfilling the Purpose of a Lodge?
By Cultivating Relationships