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Author Archives: The Euphrates
Taking Lodge Back to the Table
Throughout my experience in Freemasonry, I have been able to determine that there is one guaranteed way to increase meeting attendance and activity among the membership: provide excellent food. It really is no surprise that food is an important part … Continue reading
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Becoming a Dues-Paying Mason
Throughout my entire experience in Freemasonry, I have wondered what can be done to bring those Freemasons that do not attend lodge meetings back into our temples. I found these dues-paying Masons to be a frustrating breed. They must believe … Continue reading
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The Vast Indifference of Heaven
“We contemplate eternity beneath the vast indifference of heaven.” -Warren Zevon My favorite songwriter of all time is the late Warren Zevon. Warren was incredibly adept at vocalizing the reality of his emotions through the medium of music. One of … Continue reading
The First Year of the Euphrates e-Book is Now Available!
It is finally here! I have finished putting together the free e-book that I promised to create which celebrates the first year of the Banks of the Euphrates on Freemason Information Magazine. This book features the best of the articles … Continue reading
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Tagged Banks of the Euphrates, e-book, Freemason Information Magazine, The First Year
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Freemasonry’s Religion
For some reason, I have noticed a lot of people talking about how religion influences Freemasonry lately. Some folks have proclaimed that the foundations of Masonry are found in Kabbalah or Hermeticism. Others argue that Masonry is essentially a Christian … Continue reading
Facebook Freemasonry
Once upon a time, organizations like Freemasonry were one of the most common forms of entertainment. Fraternities and community organizations offered a getaway from the daily routine and a chance to network with individuals that a person might not typically … Continue reading
Celebrating One Year!
I’d like to take a step back from my usual articles today to celebrate the anniversary of something very important to me. This day, February 28th, marks the one year anniversary of The Banks of the Euphrates appearing on Freemason … Continue reading
Ancients Versus Moderns
Lynn stepped outside of the lodge building to have a cigarette. It was a cold winter night, the temperature had dipped below freezing and there was snow on the ground. The entire town seemed to be silent. There was no … Continue reading
In His Image
Throughout my entire life, there has been one Biblical passage that has fascinated me more than any other. It appears early in the first book of the Bible in the first chapter of Genesis. “So God created man in his … Continue reading
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Tagged Big Bang, Creation, Gene Therapy, God, Religion, Science, Spirituality
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The Unlodged Mason
Back in November, my good friend and Brother Frederic Milliken wrote an article entitled Message to the Unlodged Mason. In the article, Fred discussed the importance of attending lodge and the advantages of having personal interaction with other Freemasons. I … Continue reading
