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Purplehood wrote:Fascinating article.

I am a little confused by the following:

Good men of other religions (Jews, Moslems, Hindus, etc.) believing in Deity may become Scottish Rite Masons.

I was under the impression that belief in a deity, period, was "sufficient". I got the impression that being a member of a particular religion was not a requirement of the Scottish Rite. Have I got that wrong?

I'll try...

I am a Blue Lodge Mason and have not gone into the Scottish Rite or York Rite. However, I have asked many questions because I am planning on going further. So...
To join the Blue Lodge, believing in a Deity is sufficient. The Scottish Rite also only requires that you believe in A Deity. However, if I understand it correctly, once you get so far in to the York Rite, you must pledge to defend Christianity specifically. Therefore, you must be a Christian.

I think I have that right. Hopefully someone will come along and correct me if not.

Arlington Lodge #438 here. I was raised as a Master Mason in 1995. I use to help teach the memory work on study nights, but since I got married, I don't have the time to go over there the two nights a week plus the occasional degree. I have however, taught the memory work to a couple of Brothers here at work. I also attend degrees when I can and work in them when needed.