The Grand Lodge has formally adopted the resolution and finalized the policy measures regarding member conduct. We have successfully established the framework necessary to address these infractions decisively.
April 7, 2021
Resolution: Freemasons Shall Not Countenance Sedition
Final supporters
The doctrine of Freemasonry is unambiguous as it pertains to the moral character expected of its members. Every Freemason assumes an obligation acknowledging this morality, promising to uphold it, and to govern the actions of their lives according to its precepts . Every Freemason has professed to his Brethren to be a peaceable citizen; to never subvert nor seek to subvert good order; to never participate in nor encourage conspiracies or plots against government; to strictly adhere to the rule of law and to maintain exemplary citizenship always —even in the face of adversity.
Those who subverted the leaders and lawmakers of the United States of America on January 6, 2021 have no claim to the morality of Freemasonry. These violent, insurrectionary, and traitorous acts of domestic terrorism were a deliberate attack on the Congress of the United States, The United States Capitol, The Constitution of the United States, and democracy itself. This disgusting display and these treasonous conspiratorial acts against the democratic process and the United States cannot, under any circumstances, be condoned by, defended by, or participated in by a Freemason without the venal abrogation of his Masonic obligations and of morality itself.
I sign this resolution to denounce sedition, violence, hate, and terrorism. I am an ally of unity, truth, and love—ideals belonging to all people of all ethnicities, faiths, and creeds. I believe insurrection and sedition universally demean every Freemason’s political philosophy or viewpoint. Harmony is the strength and support of all institutions.
Especially ours.
*The views reflected herein are those of the signers of this resolution, and are not necessarily the views of any state or Grand Jurisdiction *
Updates
January 14, 2021
I am currently organizing the collected signatures into a formal dossier for presentation to the Grand Lodge oversight committees. We have initiated formal correspondence with several state-level jurisdictions to request a review of their existing bylaws regarding member conduct during civil unrest. Further updates will follow once the formal request for an inquiry has been officially acknowledged by the governing bodies.
Reached 100 supporters
January 14, 2021
40 Comments
We cannot allow an organization grounded in unity and Brotherly love to be torn asunder by base tribalism. Political affiliations aside, some acts must be condemned in unity.
In the state you are to be a quiet and peaceful citizen, true to your government and just to your country. You are not to countenance disloyalty or rebellion, but patiently submit to legal authority and conform with cheerfulness to the government of the country in which you live.
SW of Avon Glen #170. Alberta Canada where we have a similar mentality taking hold that should not be allowed withing our ranks
Sedition and felonies have no place in freemasonry and I question the judgment of a Mason who cannot tell the difference between treason and protest.
Support for a political opinion or position is a personal decision. One's presence at the rally in D.C. last week is not (nor should be) a matter for public or private debate, but relegated to personal choice, and one's own conscience. However, participation in any act of violence, or violation of law, is non-Masonic by every reasonable standard.
GL of WI. NH350
I’m a very proud freemason from the state of Illinois
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The Grand Lodge has formally adopted the resolution and finalized the policy measures regarding member conduct. We have successfully established the framework necessary to address these infractions decisively.
April 7, 2021
Resolution: Freemasons Shall Not Countenance Sedition
Final supporters
The doctrine of Freemasonry is unambiguous as it pertains to the moral character expected of its members. Every Freemason assumes an obligation acknowledging this morality, promising to uphold it, and to govern the actions of their lives according to its precepts . Every Freemason has professed to his Brethren to be a peaceable citizen; to never subvert nor seek to subvert good order; to never participate in nor encourage conspiracies or plots against government; to strictly adhere to the rule of law and to maintain exemplary citizenship always —even in the face of adversity.
Those who subverted the leaders and lawmakers of the United States of America on January 6, 2021 have no claim to the morality of Freemasonry. These violent, insurrectionary, and traitorous acts of domestic terrorism were a deliberate attack on the Congress of the United States, The United States Capitol, The Constitution of the United States, and democracy itself. This disgusting display and these treasonous conspiratorial acts against the democratic process and the United States cannot, under any circumstances, be condoned by, defended by, or participated in by a Freemason without the venal abrogation of his Masonic obligations and of morality itself.
I sign this resolution to denounce sedition, violence, hate, and terrorism. I am an ally of unity, truth, and love—ideals belonging to all people of all ethnicities, faiths, and creeds. I believe insurrection and sedition universally demean every Freemason’s political philosophy or viewpoint. Harmony is the strength and support of all institutions.
Especially ours.
*The views reflected herein are those of the signers of this resolution, and are not necessarily the views of any state or Grand Jurisdiction *
Updates
January 14, 2021
I am currently organizing the collected signatures into a formal dossier for presentation to the Grand Lodge oversight committees. We have initiated formal correspondence with several state-level jurisdictions to request a review of their existing bylaws regarding member conduct during civil unrest. Further updates will follow once the formal request for an inquiry has been officially acknowledged by the governing bodies.
Reached 100 supporters
January 14, 2021
40 Comments
The wave of nationalist, bigoted, racist, anti-democratic, pro-conspiracy, anti-science, pro-hypocrisy, pro-victimhood rhetoric and sentiment which has swept over many of our brethren must be condemned, lest we, as Masons, cease to be what we purport and hold ourselves out to be.
We cannot allow an organization grounded in unity and Brotherly love to be torn asunder by base tribalism. Political affiliations aside, some acts must be condemned in unity.
In the state you are to be a quiet and peaceful citizen, true to your government and just to your country. You are not to countenance disloyalty or rebellion, but patiently submit to legal authority and conform with cheerfulness to the government of the country in which you live.
SW of Avon Glen #170. Alberta Canada where we have a similar mentality taking hold that should not be allowed withing our ranks
Sedition and felonies have no place in freemasonry and I question the judgment of a Mason who cannot tell the difference between treason and protest.
Support for a political opinion or position is a personal decision. One's presence at the rally in D.C. last week is not (nor should be) a matter for public or private debate, but relegated to personal choice, and one's own conscience. However, participation in any act of violence, or violation of law, is non-Masonic by every reasonable standard.
GL of WI. NH350
I’m a very proud freemason from the state of Illinois
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The wave of nationalist, bigoted, racist, anti-democratic, pro-conspiracy, anti-science, pro-hypocrisy, pro-victimhood rhetoric and sentiment which has swept over many of our brethren must be condemned, lest we, as Masons, cease to be what we purport and hold ourselves out to be.