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Masters article from the July, 20, 22 Trestle board.
Let Freedom Ring. It's more than just a cliche or
the ending. Verse to a famous song is the
very fabric of social Society. In fact, contained within the
First Amendment of the Constitution, we find our
ability to meet in our individual lodges are right or
Freedom that many countries do not allow for.
In fact, in some countries it is a criminal offense with severe
penalties attached. Yes we live in one of the Use
countries in the world. Yet many take this freedom for
granted as a military veteran this site can attest, freedom is
anything but free. If you have ever read our
constitution or at least the first 10, amendments, the Bill
of Rights it is eye-opening as to how much thought our
forefathers, many of them Freemasons put into crafting,
these first 10 amendments and how their experience with
tyranny figured into the result. As you read it, the influence of
ancient Brethren comes through loud and clear.
We are very fortunate to have these great men and Mason's as
contributors to such a valuable tool as our country's own
constitution. In tonight's lecture, we shall
refer to the many celebrated artist that helped to design and
construct. So many monuments of antiquity
are these writings yet. Another example of this as we
celebrate, our Declaration of Independence this month.
Let us pause for just a moment to thank all the artists that
have contributed to making our country, the land of the free,
and the home of the brave, happy Fourth of July.
And be safe out there. Charles as Haze master.
Let Freedom Ring from the West. As we celebrate our two hundred
and forty sixth year. Since the creation of the first
two, precious documents, the Declaration of Independence in
1776 and then the Bill of Rights coming in 1791, each
representing the iconic beginning of this, magnificent
experiment in democracy. In these United States, we can
and should reflect on where this nation finds itself.
The revolution, the founders launched continues to this day.
So much is debated as to the meaning and efficacy or the
existence not. An existence of specific new
desired rights and those rights being considered as additions
deletions to the Bill of Rights seems to make us into a
modern-day Tower of Babel. It's messy because democracy is
not an easy game. We are learning the hard way
that our nation cannot take care of itself.
This is woefully apparent. It requires thoughtful, guidance
and accurate decisions, needed laws, meaningful legislation,
and right policies to manage and maintain the greatest good and
above all gaining consensus for democracy to work at its best.
We need a citizenry worthy of it from which will come Future
Leaders and presidents who can only pray.
They are able to bring people together in unity and govern
thoughtfully. And at this stage of human
history here, and around the world technological,
advancements are Beyond dazzling, but our human states
of mental progress. Seem to be going in reverse,
maybe it's an inverse relationship between the two
even among those who should know better especially those in
prominent positions, at least in this moment, our great
institutions have been made possible by these documents have
been developed over time and breath in scale to preach
stunning capabilities in order to accommodate complex societal
functions. Us.
And yet we seem to see this mandate being eroded from
within, I won't mention the corruption that has been coddled
by insiders. We can step out of our
respective political silos and protest.
Venues to come to understanding of what sort of difficult
debates. The founders themselves
struggled with to find consensus and they did, this is a sharp
lesson for demagogues who are mostly about raging accusation
and little Nuance. Another sharp lesson Such
learning entails and in-depth, study of nuanced, writings from
those learned and courageous Giants who were involved in the
formation of the ideals that we live under and take for granted.
It seems our capacity for Desiring.
This understanding has withered, in fact too many today are
aggressively dismissive or completely.
Ignorant of the founders efforts, not caring for or
knowing that it was a centuries-long trans historical
setting that culminated in our nation's founding along with a
lengthy cast of Individuals before and after who contributed
to these unprecedented events which are inexplicably rare in
human Affairs of governance and nothing is perfect.
You know? No.
Other political Doctrine ideology or system will ever be
greater only because this founding has hauled up from the
very depths of Humanity's long, desire for Freedom, regardless
of its difficulty in practice. We know many of the founders
were Freemasons or were surrounded by them, a main and
Superior purpose of the lodge is the study and reflection of
wisdom from all serious sources from.
It comes the Cornucopia of good that benefits, all because it
asks for a morality that applies to all ensuring stability
contribution and Clarity, John MacArthur senior Warden.
Let Freedom Ring from the south, the city of sun known as
heliopolis. Besides its Majesty had been a
place of Discovery interest Glamour and creation of ancient
stone masons. The Phoenicians thousands of
years ago, built the Baalbek temple in Lebanon, dedicated to
Bacchus or Dionysus Jupiter and Venus a Mark was left that
sustained over time and left the future generations to follow.
What man could achieve Historians found out the granite
Stones were squared in the quarries of Egypt and were
transported Over the Sea. And we're taking up the hill,
some way in over 300, tons around 900 BC, that King Hiram
of Tyre, and his master builder named Hiram Abiff sought the
assistance of Phoenicians the masters of stone building to
build the Temple of Jerusalem and gifted it to his Ally and
neighbor. It King Solomon.
It is said that the stonemasons moved with a team having Mastery
and skills of anti-gravity. The great architect in his will.
L can become incomprehensible. Freemasonry offers freedom.
Without provincial boundaries. From Phoenicians being settlers
originated. The venetians in Italy and also
the Vikings in the Northern sea, the Vikings took the seafaring
route. Be a Newfoundland to the new
world or modern America in the 8th century and visited Heavener
in Eastern. Oklahoma sailing through the
Mississippi River, on to the Arkansas, River the Rune Stone
inscriptions, and the architectural artifices, pointed
at the rising Venus, in the sky, say something about thermosonic
roots. Venus, the rising Eastern Star
meeting the path of the sun at Five Points in the sky is
symbolic and causes the worshipful master to embrace at
Five Points. There were over 300 Phoenician
ports, on the west coast of Africa.
From one of those, the famous voyage ships.
Santa Maria, Nina and Pinta was started under Columbus in 1492.
The most energized State of Mind, calls for an expression of
happiness that reveals Freedom. Enjoy the freedom of mankind
older than time immemorial ringing through.
The vast expanse is conducted by the same unerring laws of
nature. Let the life liberty and the
pursuit of happiness, poor Celebrations are the sincerest
form of Happiness. Siobhan Sharma, Junior Warden.
July 20. 22, Trestle board for Solomon staircase.
Masonic Lodge, editor's note. What's new at the podcast?
Well, I'm glad you asked. If you've been paying attention,
you will notice that at the beginning of each episode, it
isn't always little be thanking you for downloading it.
So far, several of our launch Brethren have recorded
themselves as well as our current Grand Master, Jeff
Wilkins and Gregory Cherry from Grand Lodge, I plan on getting a
few more. So there is a great mix of
openings. What else?
How about that interview with worshipful?
Carlos Diaz? Junior expect to hear more of
those from not only our own Lodge members but also from
other lodges around the state the country and maybe the world
how bad an upcoming interview with most forceful Rush are
voting, as we discuss his new book, The civility Mosaic you're
thinking to yourself. Wow, that's pretty cool.
But wait, there's more I've asked several of you to record
yourself. Reading, your Trestle board
articles, and a few surprise guests to do the same.
The software I use allows Cause me to go back and make changes
to past episodes. So as those Little Gems role in,
I will be updating the past few episodes to your voice instead
of mine. What's next?
Well, what I'm currently researching is how to start
turning these podcasts and videos.
As we do more interviews via Zoom, the plan will be to
capture both the audio and video going forward.
Don't look for High-Tech and professional looking, but things
will get better as I learn more and get more experience.
So, stay tuned, stay safe, stay civil and keep your ears open.
Open for the latest episodes. And that was written by me.
Aaron Reddick. Thank you for listening.
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