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| Originally Posted by D. W. Brown So Brother Miller, there has been a lot of talk on the internet, including myself, touting the rebirth of the " Moderns" in Freemasonry. I as most, would hope that the Modern movement and the Antient could co-exist together. However, given the politicial structure of the Antient system of Grand Lodges, I don't see that happening anytime soon. Halcyon lodge from all accounts seems to be following the Modern version of Freemasonry more than the Antient, how do you envision co-existing within the current Grand Lodge system? |
Brother Brown,
As it stands now, I see no reason why we cannot have a positive and cooperative relationship with our Grand Lodge. I don't view the steps we have taken as an adoption of any version of Freemasonry over another. Instead, these have been pragmatic solutions to problems faced by many lodges today: how to provide a valuable experience for current membership, maintain our relevance in the next century, and how to assure the financial stability of lodges in the face of reduced membership as compared to the previous era (1920's to 1960's).
These strategic goals should be common to all Masons. As such, a cooperative environment should be in reach.