We continue to read the article, James Anderson, Man & Mason. This article is found in the Scottish Rite Journal, Heredom, Volume 10, 2002, written by Brother David Stevenson.

The Grand Lodge of England is trying to establish legitimacy by appointing a person of royal bloodline as its Grand Master of the Order.

What will happen? Will it be a smooth ride? Will everyone agree?

Let's find out.

The Curmudgeon Supreme and I take a break from our Explorations into the Mysterious Origins of Freemasonry, myths, theories, debates, and hidden Truths to talk about some of the podcasts we have been following. We share our observations, thoughts, and insights gained from listening.

The first one is from the YouTube Channel and it's called The Rubicon Society. It is a Masonic Channel, and they have put out some excellent material. This is called "The Primary Business of A Lodge Is..." Here's the link so you can watch and then let us know what you all think: https://youtu.be/WN5B1VjeLyU?si=2IjJMQdoxijciy00

Tucker Carlson interviewed Conor McGregor inside the Grand Lodge of Ireland. Listen to the interview here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1SS4xUzS2NIgVZKXQ2sRY5?si=32c39b3e64914fb1

DeDunking is a YouTube channel that was started about 3 years ago. Here is a decription of his channel :

DescriptionMaking videos about alternate history from the perspective of a skeptic. Debunking erroneous claims against alternate history. No aliens, no sonic pyramid power plants, no global communication crap, NO WOO. Instead, I use science, logic, and speculation based on the evidence at hand.

https://youtu.be/I2beEMCTY8E?si=St3wq5-3nbL9NlaF

The next podcast we discuss is The Old-Fashioned Masonic Podcast. The creator, Brother Bryan Bird, has recently seemed to turn his entire focus on controversial masonic topics, things that we all know happen and have been happening within the fraternity forever. Check it out and tell us what you think. https://youtu.be/VsqEpbbTb9Y?si=57WFDsGxjbNYG5JM

The Next YouTube/ Podcast we discuss is the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry.

33° Freemason Maynard Edwards and Grand Archivist Arturo de Hoyos, 33° Grand Cross, as they reveal:

Here is the link: https://youtu.be/uX0TFXrXvF4?si=xIbjLjWq6cwhtClF

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There was more going on in the back ground to the creation of the 1723 Constitutions of the Free-Masons. The political and religious environment of the time was tense, and made it even more difficult to write something that would not create too much controversy.

But who was the man, the mason, and why was he called to help put this document together?

Was James Anderson a Mason before all of this?

Was he a Scottish Mason and had intricate knowledge of the Craft?

If you haven't bought your copy of Anderson's Constitutions, read it and then tell us what you got out of it, and if you wish to come on the show to discuss your thoughts and observations.

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The Curmudgeon Supreme and I read David Stevenson's article "James Anderson: Man & Mason" about James Anderson, one of the masons who helped assemble the Constitutions of the Free-Masons of 1723.

This article was first published in the Heredom Volume 10, 2002, a research journal put out by the Scottish Rite.

For many years, Doctor James Anderson has been accused of many negative reasons for helping to put together what we now know as the Constitutions of the Free-Masons of 1723 & 1738.

There is a lot that was going on during that time in and around England. England, Scotland, and Ireland were all fighting against each other, so why did these London Masons choose a short, red-headed Scotsman to help put together one of the most important Masonic documents ever published?

The origins of this mysterious Masonic document have been actively researched and analyzed, critiqued, and ignored since it first appeared in 1723, and we still do not fully understand why it was produced in the first place.

Brother David Stevenson is the author of both "The Origins of Freemasonry, Scotland's Century 1590-1710" and "The First Freemasons - Scotland's Early Lodges and Their Members 1988.

Let us keep exploring the mysterious origins of Masonry and Freemasonry with ruthless abandon.

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In 1924, Bro. Lionel Vibert, Past Master Quator Coronati Lodge No. 2076, England, the premier masonic research lodge, wrote a review of his findings concerning Anderson's Constitutions of 1723.

The article was for a series of books called the "Little Masonic Library," published by the Masonic Service Association of the United States.

It is a great introduction and gives us a bird's eye view of the Masons' understanding of this document in 1924.

There have been many discoveries since then, but how much has our concept changed?

What did Bro. Vibert have to say about the Constriction's and Brother Anderson?

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Reading Anderson's Constitutions of 1723 is one thing; reading and studying in a group is another.

What can we learn when we continuously study a subject like the Constitutions of the Free-Masons and then hold discussions about what our studies and contemplations have revealed or not?

Brother Jesus and I have another conversation where he shares his thoughts and observations about Anderson's Constitutions and what they could mean.

We discuss the scribes of ancient Egypt and how this type of education was for a select few, even though they may not have been of royal blood.

He also shares some of his experiences with his very own initiation.

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The General Regulations of Masonry provide more rules regarding the powers of lodges, their members, and the leaders that the members have elected.

How many of these do you recognize?

How many of these did you know about?

Did you know how power and responsibility you had as a member and as a lodge?

Let us contemplate after lifting heavy weights!

We bring you more light, but no light weights!

If Masonry is a progressive science, then why are we not progressing?

The Charges of the Free-Masons are something that most lodges never review together. Why are these charges so important to all Masons, and why should we care?

The Charges of the Free-Masons:

1. Of God and Religion
2. Of the Civil Magistrate
3. Of Lodges
4. Of Masters, Wardens, Fellows, and Apprentices
5. Of the Management of the Craft on working
6. Of Behaviour: 1)In the lodge while constituted, 2)After the lodge is over and the Brethren not gone. 3)When Brethren meet without Strangers, but not in lodge, 4)In the Presence of Strangers not Masons, 5)At Home, and in the Neighborhood, 6)Towards a strange Brother.

Let us contemplate after Lifting Heavy weights.

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We finish reading the "Legend of the Craft" as written in Anderson's Constitutions.

It is a legendary tale of how and where the craft of masonry and geometry came from and how it traveled worldwide. Famous people and places are introduced, and we learn how Masonry came to England.

As the Supreme Curmudgeon and I read this grand myth, we ask ourselves if this could be conveying a hidden message within the message. We give both our observations and commentary.

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The Curmudgeon Supreme and I begin to read "The Constitutions of the Free-Masons Containing the History, Charges, Regulations & of the Most Ancient and Right Worshipful FRATERNITY. For the Use of the Lodges by James Anderson 1723.

We experience some technical difficulties at the very end so my apologies. The session ends after 1 hour 17 minutes.

We read starting on pages 7 to 16. As we read through this we make some observations and comments. Then after an hour we stop and have some discussion about what this document has covered so far. We hope you all join us in this exploration into one of Freemasonry's most important documents.

• What is "The Legend of the Craft"?
• Why is it important to us now?
• When was it written?
• Can we actually learn something from it?
• Will it delve into the "Mysteries of Masonry"?

You can buy a copy of Andersons Constitutions on Amazon for less than $15 or you can download a free copy online.

Either way, you have no excuse not to have one and read along with us.

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