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And those who would like to inquire within following is the Masters article from the July, 20, 22 Trestle board. Let Freedom Ring. It's more than just a cliche or the ending. Verse to a famous song is the very fabric of social Society. In fact, contained within the First Amendment of the Constitution, we find our ability to meet in our individual lodges are right or Freedom that many countries do not allow for. In fact, in some countries it is a criminal offense with severe
penalties attached. Yes we live in one of the Use countries in the world. Yet many take this freedom for granted as a military veteran this site can attest, freedom is anything but free. If you have ever read our constitution or at least the first 10, amendments, the Bill of Rights it is eye-opening as to how much thought our forefathers, many of them Freemasons put into crafting, these first 10 amendments and how their experience with
tyranny figured into the result. As you read it, the influence of ancient Brethren comes through loud and clear. We are very fortunate to have these great men and Mason's as contributors to such a valuable tool as our country's own constitution. In tonight's lecture, we shall refer to the many celebrated artist that helped to design and construct. So many monuments of antiquity are these writings yet. Another example of this as we celebrate, our Declaration of Independence this month.
Let us pause for just a moment to thank all the artists that have contributed to making our country, the land of the free, and the home of the brave, happy Fourth of July. And be safe out there. Charles as Haze master. Let Freedom Ring from the West. As we celebrate our two hundred
and forty sixth year. Since the creation of the first two, precious documents, the Declaration of Independence in 1776 and then the Bill of Rights coming in 1791, each representing the iconic beginning of this, magnificent experiment in democracy. In these United States, we can and should reflect on where this nation finds itself. The revolution, the founders launched continues to this day. So much is debated as to the meaning and efficacy or the
existence not. An existence of specific new desired rights and those rights being considered as additions deletions to the Bill of Rights seems to make us into a modern-day Tower of Babel. It's messy because democracy is not an easy game. We are learning the hard way that our nation cannot take care of itself.
This is woefully apparent. It requires thoughtful, guidance and accurate decisions, needed laws, meaningful legislation, and right policies to manage and maintain the greatest good and above all gaining consensus for democracy to work at its best. We need a citizenry worthy of it from which will come Future Leaders and presidents who can only pray. They are able to bring people together in unity and govern
thoughtfully. And at this stage of human history here, and around the world technological, advancements are Beyond dazzling, but our human states
of mental progress. Seem to be going in reverse, maybe it's an inverse relationship between the two even among those who should know better especially those in prominent positions, at least in this moment, our great institutions have been made possible by these documents have been developed over time and breath in scale to preach stunning capabilities in order to accommodate complex societal
functions. Us. And yet we seem to see this mandate being eroded from within, I won't mention the corruption that has been coddled by insiders. We can step out of our respective political silos and protest. Venues to come to understanding of what sort of difficult
debates. The founders themselves struggled with to find consensus and they did, this is a sharp lesson for demagogues who are mostly about raging accusation and little Nuance. Another sharp lesson Such learning entails and in-depth, study of nuanced, writings from those learned and courageous Giants who were involved in the formation of the ideals that we live under and take for granted. It seems our capacity for Desiring.
This understanding has withered, in fact too many today are aggressively dismissive or completely. Ignorant of the founders efforts, not caring for or knowing that it was a centuries-long trans historical setting that culminated in our nation's founding along with a lengthy cast of Individuals before and after who contributed to these unprecedented events which are inexplicably rare in human Affairs of governance and nothing is perfect.
You know? No. Other political Doctrine ideology or system will ever be greater only because this founding has hauled up from the very depths of Humanity's long, desire for Freedom, regardless of its difficulty in practice. We know many of the founders were Freemasons or were surrounded by them, a main and Superior purpose of the lodge is the study and reflection of wisdom from all serious sources from.
It comes the Cornucopia of good that benefits, all because it asks for a morality that applies to all ensuring stability contribution and Clarity, John MacArthur senior Warden. Let Freedom Ring from the south, the city of sun known as heliopolis. Besides its Majesty had been a place of Discovery interest Glamour and creation of ancient
stone masons. The Phoenicians thousands of years ago, built the Baalbek temple in Lebanon, dedicated to Bacchus or Dionysus Jupiter and Venus a Mark was left that sustained over time and left the future generations to follow.
What man could achieve Historians found out the granite Stones were squared in the quarries of Egypt and were transported Over the Sea. And we're taking up the hill, some way in over 300, tons around 900 BC, that King Hiram of Tyre, and his master builder named Hiram Abiff sought the assistance of Phoenicians the masters of stone building to build the Temple of Jerusalem and gifted it to his Ally and neighbor. It King Solomon.
It is said that the stonemasons moved with a team having Mastery and skills of anti-gravity. The great architect in his will. L can become incomprehensible. Freemasonry offers freedom. Without provincial boundaries. From Phoenicians being settlers originated. The venetians in Italy and also the Vikings in the Northern sea, the Vikings took the seafaring
route. Be a Newfoundland to the new world or modern America in the 8th century and visited Heavener in Eastern. Oklahoma sailing through the Mississippi River, on to the Arkansas, River the Rune Stone inscriptions, and the architectural artifices, pointed at the rising Venus, in the sky, say something about thermosonic
roots. Venus, the rising Eastern Star meeting the path of the sun at Five Points in the sky is symbolic and causes the worshipful master to embrace at Five Points. There were over 300 Phoenician ports, on the west coast of Africa. From one of those, the famous voyage ships. Santa Maria, Nina and Pinta was started under Columbus in 1492.
The most energized State of Mind, calls for an expression of happiness that reveals Freedom. Enjoy the freedom of mankind older than time immemorial ringing through. The vast expanse is conducted by the same unerring laws of nature. Let the life liberty and the pursuit of happiness, poor Celebrations are the sincerest form of Happiness. Siobhan Sharma, Junior Warden. July 20. 22, Trestle board for Solomon staircase. Masonic Lodge, editor's note. What's new at the podcast?
Well, I'm glad you asked. If you've been paying attention, you will notice that at the beginning of each episode, it isn't always little be thanking you for downloading it. So far, several of our launch Brethren have recorded themselves as well as our current Grand Master, Jeff Wilkins and Gregory Cherry from Grand Lodge, I plan on getting a few more. So there is a great mix of openings. What else? How about that interview with worshipful?
Carlos Diaz? Junior expect to hear more of those from not only our own Lodge members but also from other lodges around the state the country and maybe the world how bad an upcoming interview with most forceful Rush are voting, as we discuss his new book, The civility Mosaic you're thinking to yourself. Wow, that's pretty cool. But wait, there's more I've asked several of you to record yourself. Reading, your Trestle board articles, and a few surprise guests to do the same.
The software I use allows Cause me to go back and make changes to past episodes. So as those Little Gems role in, I will be updating the past few episodes to your voice instead of mine. What's next? Well, what I'm currently researching is how to start turning these podcasts and videos. As we do more interviews via Zoom, the plan will be to capture both the audio and video going forward.
Don't look for High-Tech and professional looking, but things will get better as I learn more and get more experience. So, stay tuned, stay safe, stay civil and keep your ears open. Open for the latest episodes. And that was written by me. Aaron Reddick. Thank you for listening. If you like what you heard, Please Subscribe and leave us a comment. We enjoy hearing from our listeners. If you really like what you heard, share this podcast with your friends and Lodge members.
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