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Freemasonry is a fraternity, not a religion. As a fraternal association dedicated to making good men better, Freemasonry respects the religious beliefs of all its members. Freemasonry has no theology and does not teach any method of salvation. In particular it does not claim that good works gain or guarantee salvation. Freemasons are united in their desire to be of service to mankind. While Freemasonry supports homes for members and their spouses, most Masonic services, including Shrine medical and burn centers, are available to all citizens. In 1990, American Masonic philanthropy totaled more than $525 million, of which 58% went to the general public. Freemasonry is an open, not secretive, society. Masonic meetings are announced publicly,...

By Gerald (Jerry) L. Carver Senior Grand Warden August 2003 During my visits to many different Lodges in our Grand Jurisdiction, I have often been asked by some of our newer brethren “Who was Ornan the Jebusite and what was the Three Cornered Threshing Floor. So I have decided to focus on Ornan and his threshing floor in this Article. Let us start with the three cornered threshing floor and begin by looking to the Holy Scriptures, the Great Light of Masonry for an answer. In the Book of I Chronicles, Chapter 21, beginning with verse 18, we find that God after having heard David’s plea to remove the pestilence that God had laid upon his people Israel due to David’s sin of disobedience by taking a census of the men of Israel sends a message to David: “Then...

Gould, Robert Freke. Gould’s History of Freemasonry Throughout the World. DeLuxe Edition. Vol. 6. New York: Charles Scribner’s Sons, 1936. 185-206. Print.   Freemasonry in South Carolina George T. Harmon “I hear the tread of pioneers Of nations yet to be, The first low wash of waves, where soon Shall roll a human sea.” These prophetic lines reveal the emotions of the poet as he breathes the atmosphere of humble beginnings. A kindred emotion stirs the heart of the Masonic student as he scans the meagre documents of those early days that mark the beginnings of Freemasonry in America. He, too, breathes the atmosphere of humble beginnings, and in addition he enjoys a privileged advantage over the poet, in that his perspective has...

Approximately 100 brothers, spouses and special guests of Inman Lodge #201, AFM (Ancient Free Masonry) of the South Carolina Grand Lodge celebrated their annual Ladies Night/Awards Dinner on Saturday, Nov 15th at 6:30 pm in the Lodge at #9 Blackstock Road. Lodge #201 rejoices in 130 years (since 1878) of service to Upstate South Carolina. Brothers Randy Cobb and Glen Kirkland collaborated on a well-received power point presentation of photos of Inman Lodge #201 members and participants in the myriad of activities sponsored by Lodge #201 this year, featuring the Annual Charles Heatherly Memorial Golf Tournament and spelunking (cave exploration) activities of several hardy Lodge Brothers. An excellent meal (covered dish) was enjoyed by a near-capacity crowd. Ladies...