The Freemasons of the Independence

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The United States’ Founding Fathers, including George Washington, John Hancock, Benjamin Franklin, and Paul Revere are well known across the U.S. for laying the foundation upon which our country has been built, just as their devotion to the Fraternity is lauded among Masons.

“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness." - Preamble of the Declaration of Independence

In honor of Independence Day, it is fitting to reflect upon those who made this national holiday possible. The signing of the Declaration of Independence and the American Revolution were borne from our Founding Fathers’ unwavering belief in the right to “Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.” Thus, today, we celebrate the bravery and patriotism of the men who did what was deemed treasonous in order to achieve what they knew was right for their fledgling nation.

Among these liberty-seeking men were some of the United States’ most prominent historical figures, including George Washington, John Hancock, Benjamin Franklin, and Paul Revere. Just as these courageous men are well known across the U.S. for laying the foundation upon which our country has been built, their devotion to the Fraternity is lauded among Masons.

Celebrating St John, the Baptist.
It was nice to see the other half of so many of our hard-working Brethren!! Thank you to all who came out to enjoy the festivities!!!

Brotherly Love as directed towards all mankind and especially to other Masons. Relief, in that every Mason is obligated to relieve the suffering of any Master Mason they encounter who is in dire need, and if in their power to do so, to the best of their ability, Also to act charitably towards society, giving of themselves to better the common good. And Truth, which is represented by the Divine in its multiplicity and diversity, as understood by all men.

These three ideas represent the core upon which Freemasonry focuses in its ultimate distillation, in that Freemasonry does not hold one faith above another, rather seeing faith itself as the common denominator between all of faiths.

Why Brotherly Love Relief and Truth in Freemasonry?

Posted on July 29, 2017
by Greg Stewart

Freemasonry is grounded in three specific virtues which are at the core of Masonic teachings. Are these virtues really at the core of the Masonic connection to faith, religion and the divine?

These three virtues are the foundations upon which Freemasonry is built.

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Musicians Who Are Freemasons: A Hidden Legacy
The Chelsea Lodge Connection
In 1905 a group of artistes and musicians founded a Lodge which was destined
to be one of the best known in the world of Freemasonry Chelsea Lodge No.3098

Many rock stars were members of this lodge. John Entwistle, The Who’s bassist, was a member. Chris Squire of Yes also joined. Rick Wakeman, the keyboard wizard, also from the band Yes became a Past Master there. Other members include Peter Sellers Actor, Comedian & Singer Ray Dorsett founder of the band Mungo Jerry Elliott Randall Guitarist with Steely Dan
Freemasonry has shaped music in many ways. Today, Masonic rock stars still find inspiration in Masonic values, adding harmony and unity to their music Dave Davies of the Kinks said, “Freemasonry has given me a framework to understand life better,” He finds strength and inspiration in Freemasonry. He talks about how Masonic teachings helped him through tough times. This spiritual path has influenced his music, adding themes of unity and brotherhood.
Freemasonry inspired many people over the centuries. Some of the most influential musicians of their times, whose works have lasting impact to this day, were members of the fraternity. Many Classical artists were Freemasons including Mozart, Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Liszt, Other famous musicians are Sousa, Puccini, Berlin, Ellington, Armstrong, Bassie and Nat King Cole. Here are some you may not have known.

 John Entwhistle (The Who)
1944 – 2002
Was a member of Ezekiel Bates Lodge, Attleboro, Massachusetts.

Lionel Richie
Born 1949
He is a member of Lewis Adams Prince Hall Lodge 67, Tuskegee, Alabama

Rick Wakeman (Yes)
Born 1949
He is a Past Master of Chelsea Lodge No. 3098 E.C. in London, England.

Mel Gaynor and Derek Forbes (Simple Minds)
Both are members of Shalom Lodge No.1600, Glasgow, Scotland.

Marshall Goodman (Sublime)
Born 1971
Was initiated in 2015 at Lakewood Lodge No. 728 in Long Beach, California.

Brad Paisley
Born 1972
Is a member of Hiram Lodge No. 7 in Franklin, Tennessee.

Tom DeLonge (Blink 182)
Born 1975
Is a member of Widow’s Sons Lodge No. 17 PHA in Kansas City, Missouri.

Apathy (Hip Hop)
Born 1979
He is a member of Coastal Lodge No. 57 in Stonington, Connecticut.

Tobias Jens Forge (Ghost)
Born 1981
Is a member of the Swedish Order of Freemasons. Recognized by the United Grand Lodge of England

as a Regular Masonic jurisdiction. The total membership is 16,500

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Central Arizona Masonic Lodge #14

Worshipful Master

John Cam​​illieri

Masons are on journeys of self-discovery believing in something greater

than himself, a journey in which he will be supported by other good men.