Freedom of Association

It's being claimed by Nunez and repeated by the WAEO that I'm "close to" and "work with" Bro. Rui Gabrillo.

First of all , who I am "close to" and "work with" is none of their business. This is yet another example of bully profiteers sticking their noses into the business of others in an attempt to control people and profit from others. They attempt to stain the name of anyone who refuses to be under their control. All of this is for financial reasons.

I like you Brethren and friends am a freeborn adult, capable of making my own decisions about who I associate with. This is my natural right, as it is yours. 

I will not answer such baseless allegations as they are beneath human dignity.

For all of you Brethren and friends I suggest the same. I suggest you put a halt immediately if anyone attempts to smear you with rumor and gossip.

A Mason acts by the square, in all of their actions. To attempt to assassinate someone's character on the web is a clear violation of Masonic behavior.

Anyway, these are my thoughts and I hope for nothing but fraternal blessings for each and every one of you and I thank you for sharing this journey from darkness to light with me.

T.A.F.

BC

A New Dawn

I'm deeply honored to have been selected as a Prince Regent in the inaugural council of the Imperial Council of Twelve , Ancient Order Primitive, International Association of Egyptian Obediences.

This represents the Post-Modern 21st century approach to Egyptian Rite Freemasonry on a worldwide scale. This is a watershed moment in history and I'm deeply honored to be a part of it.

IN LVX,
BC

Taking a break...

This will probably be my last blog for a while. I simply am tired of all of the Masonic bullshit, and other esoteric bullshit as well. I'll continue to go to lodge, help Brethren etc. I'll also post 1613 related news when I feel like posting it, but as to the others I just don't care anymore.

Yes I know that the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Florida gave all Polytheists the boot. Yes I know it's a douche like move. No I don't care, why? He's a douche and more than likely, so are most of the members effected. Yes, that's harsh, but if they really want to make a change they will. My money is on they won't so I won't waste time caring about it.

In the meantime I have a life, mouths to feed, memories to be made. I've spent a lot of time and energy on assholes who really don't matter. So, let them continue to knock themselves out stressing about what I wear to bed, I'll just continue to enjoy my kid, my marriage, my music so on and so forth.

So, you can stay tuned if you want. I may post from time to time but don't hold your breath. For those who need me , you know my number.

Ciao,
Brad Cofield
1613FF1613

Party Like You're Frank G. Ripel !!

Hmm, seems when I mind my own business some just can't help themselves.

Believe it or not, the last post about the Gran Maestro himself wasn't easy to write. I had no intentions on speaking of any of it. When I got the call from a dear Brother regarding my infamous "email of expulsion" I laughed. I didn't even look at it for some time.

Yeah, I was removed from the MEAPRMM without trial. And yeah, I previously spent six years building that order from nothing into functionality. All of that aside, 1613 had since replaced MEAPRMM in priorities. I respected what the MEAPRMM was founded to be, an operative guild, and (like almost everyone else) I grew tired of it. Speculative Misraim is what I wanted and since the founding of LNB, that's what I got.

So Frank wanted to kick me out. A little sting of betrayal, but I've been through worse. Pass the Pellegrino and get on doin what I do ya know?

Then he had to go and make a threat of the "black hand of death." That's kind of funny because just in case you don't know, spells and hexes are bullshit.Fine Frank, go ahead and pretend to be the Anti-Christ, who gives a shit?

Doing the same to others who don't sign the check though, that's just plain wrong.

Anyway, Frank is getting some bad advice from someone. He thinks he can follow me around the web and win some war of attrition against me. For some all know eye of the Magus, where the Hell has he been? I'm the master of that game. The veteran, Dolemite of troll wars if it were. No one wins this type of game against me because I have nothing to be ashamed of. I don't care one little bit about what haters have to same about me on the internet. In fact, they do more to build me than I ever could. It's my game son, I took the chickenshit and turned it into chicken salad when you were still trying to sell Warren Rodges a little villa in Trieste.

Now, a new blurb about muah has appeared on the MEAPRMM site. It seems the magic Don Juan is going to prosecute me with his penis. Haha! That just may be my favorite threat yet.

Oh, and since your wife let me know you no longer reside in Italy, wherever you are I'm sure you're partying like a Lohan. Cheers Frank, Salud!

S&F,
BC

WGH Frank G. Ripel, $@#% gets real

Well, this is in all honesty a hard blog to post. I was a dedicated member of the MEAPRMM for six years. I built the MEAPRMM worldwide. The membership increased over 500% directly due to my own efforts. I believed that an order based upon the Operative Rite would be a great thing. I knew that many would be intrigued by the Operative side of real Masonic alchemy.

I was both right, and wrong.

The MEAPRMM turned out to be a very niche product. The Operas of the rite are very difficult, technical and designed 100% to be worked in a lab alone. Not at all what those who are interested in Freemasonry nor any other Western Mystery Tradition would expect, nor would they do for any length of time. As a result, interest in the MEAPRMM was a cycle of ebbs and flows.

Despite all this I got it up to a pretty respectable level. We were able to do what we did , with very little input from our esteemed WGH Frank G. Ripel. Frank would, on occasion offer a tidbit of esoteric wisdom, often pretty profound, and we'd be satisfied with that. From continent to continent however, Frank was not a part of the day to day hands on operation of the guild. How do I know? I was, and I rarely if ever sought his input and he rarely if ever offered it.

I worked with members from around the globe. While not a gangbusters success, we did have a steady international membership and despite any titles or official chain of command, I was the go to contact. This started in 2008 and in 2010  I was promoted to International Deputy Grand Master and National Head for the entire English language. The 97th degree. And even though by this point, 1613 long surpassed the MEAPRMM on my schedule of priorities, I was nevertheless very honored and proud of this achievement. Why wouldn't I be?

This is when , it comes to the MEAPRMM things started to unravel. A group was founded on Facebook called the World Association of Egyptian Obediences. This FB group was set up by MEAPRMM Israel and was in theory supposed to unite all Egyptian Freemasons in discussion and harmony. Totally idealistic but what the harm? I began to participate, and Frank as well as his wife Galbix Red enthusiastically supported this group.

Now, keep in mind this is just a Facebook group. It's not a jurisdiction at all. They right away started to play the usual Masonry politics. Calling others "clandestine" and "bogus." They started issuing charters for speculative lodges under the MEAPRMM. I expressed my dissatisfaction at both of these developments as A.) The MEAPRMM was never intended to be a speculative jurisdiction. 2.) MEAPRMM prohibited any and all jurisdictional politics. It was a violation of MEAPRMM code to label another jurisdiction , especially a non operative "clandestine"or bogus."

The purpose of the WAEO was not to "unify" but rather to be another "dick measuring" group that would be judge, jury and executioner against any group they felt slighted them in any way. I issued an edict stating that MEAPRMM Washington State as well as the Orients under the MEAPRMM English Language would not support the WAEO. I announced that based upon the direct violations taking place as policy within the WAEO, all members of my jurisdiction would withdraw from it and no longer have anything to do with it. Furthermore, we would advise all others to stay away from it until such time they decided to act in a Masonic manner of inclusiveness and Brotherly love.

A few days after, I was removed via edict from Frank G. Ripel. No warning, no formal charges being filed, no Masonic trial. In fact no access to Masonic jurisprudence or due process whatsoever. With just the waive of a hand, I was done.

I told Frank that I did not respect nor recognize his tyrannous action. I would go on about my business as usual, which is what I've continued to do. Upon that he issued a "black hand of death" upon me and my family. Of course I let him know, any threat of force would be met with greater force. I am no amateur in this regard. I also let him know should anything happen to me or (more importantly) my family , there will be no safe haven on Earth for him. As a family man, it is within my rights to defend my family and myself from physical harm.

I also let him know that he not now nor ever had any authority over me nor my jurisdiction. He changed the direction of the MEAPRMM from an operative Masonic guild to a speculative den of politics. That was his choice and not one I nor my Brethren would endorse. In fact, we would consider his position to be one that was illegitimate and undeserved. Oh how right I turned out to be.

Fast forward and what do we see. Other National Heads of the MEAPRMM being thrown out without cause, without trial and without ability to defend themselves. As of this blog at least two National Heads have been dismissed, over the internet and without cause. These included WB Andrew Heim- NH of Hawaii  and WB Mario Serenko- NH of Utah.

Above you'll see a picture of WDH Frank G. Ripel. He seems to be having a great time. Now, I'm no stick in the mud. I have no problem with an old man getting his freak on. I do however have an issue with someone who reports to be the first 100th degree since Yarker doing so, in public with such little regard to his title and responsibility. As Masons , we're to tyle our actions. Obviously, WGH Ripel forgot this basic Masonic lesson. Or did he know it in the first place?

WGH Ripel claims to have been initiated into Freemasonry in 1946. Let's assume that he was of legal age as per Masonic custom when he was initiated. that would make him 87 years of age. Does the above individual in the sex club look 87 to you? He's since claimed to be 56, if so how did he found the Order of the Mystic Rose in 1949? Something doesn't add up.

By the way, what's up with the fake breasts on the wall?

Also, Frank let's new members of the MEAPRMM know that their "purpose" is to promote Frank Ripel's books around the world. What's that? To make Frank money? I suppose hookers and strippers in Vampire sex clubs aren't free?

Look, I'm no fuddy duddy. I'm not against an old man (even if he's half the age he previously claimed) getting his freak on. But , I do hold individuals who claim to be adepts to a higher standard. Obviously, Ol'Frank is a pervert, a misogynist and is just another fake esoteric prophet with nothing more than economic profit on his mind, that and some young ass.

What a shame, but not at all surprising.

Hey Frank, what happens in the sex club doesn't stay there..

Whoops!

S&F,

BC

Continuing the call.

The path isn't easy.  The death threats, false accusations , phony accusations. Why? To all stop the spread of independent Freemasonry. Those profiteers want to hold on to what they have at all costs, they have no problem using any tactic in what they view as a total war .

They continue to seek my destruction, I continue to spread the message of personal enlightenment.

IN LVX,
BC

Lodge Atlantis GOUSA- Oh how times change

I found something interesting on Facebook the other day. An internet lodge under the GOUSA (remember them, yeah they're still alive) Atlantis Lodge # 13.

Atlantis lodge holds all of their business meetings online, they do degree work in person. Sound familiar? While they state how "unique" they are, we at Lodge Napoleon Bonaparte have been doing this since 2008. So, they came a little after we did , about five years.

That being said, a worldwide membership with virtual business, lodges of instruction and so forth with in person degree work sounds identical to what us Post-Modern Freemasons do. We threw out all convention in order to service each individual who has a strong desire to improve themselves through Freemasonry. I seem to remember the GOUSA mocking us at the time. Oh how  times change.

In fact, it seems that the GOUSA has decided to take direct inspiration from the 1613 Nation in many ways. They've gone from being "The true Traditional Observance" to rejecting tradition. They now claim to be a no fee confederation of lodges were the lodge is free to choose for themselves . This is really interesting as shortly after the GOUSA previously axed every Rite they offered for only the Modern Rite, their GM at the time Jeff Peace told me he believed that the other Rites could no exist with one another. Especially the Egyptian Rites as those would want to "take over." I told him this was total nonsense and a few years later he seems to agree. No mention at all of creation of new Rites and degrees but I suspect that too will be on it's way.

The GOUSA started as a great idea, then it became a total mess full of run away ego's and Froncophile ass grabbing. Now, because they have been forced to as the game of "recognition" bit them in the ass , they seem (on the surface) to be a more fluid and adaptable organization. Post-Modern Freemasons? Time will tell.

For what it's worth, I'm happy when any group kick the traditionalists in the nuts. Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. This shows that the 1613 model is catching on, and while I'm sure none of them want me in their lodges I'm sure that my influence will be felt as they begin to adapt all the ideas they mocked one at a time.

IN LVX,
Brad

She's Just Good Enough

She was just good enough to give you life.
She was just good enough to keep you alive.
She was just good enough to cater to your ever need.
She was just good enough to love you as a son, even when you didn't deserve it.
She was just good enough to be there for you when you needed her, even if you didn't do the same.
She was just good enough to say, "I love you Son."

She was just good enough to accept your phone calls.
She was just good enough to be seen in public on your arm.
She was just good enough to say "I do."
She was just good enough to have your children.
She was just good enough to work harder than you, and asked for so little in return.

She was just good enough to melt your heart the first time you met.
She was just good enough to smile while she learned to walk.
She was just good enough to sit in your lap during story time.
She was just good enough to say " I love you Daddy."

She's not good enough to practice the Craft.
She's not good enough to share your lodge.
She's not good enough to be "one of the boys."
She's not good enough to ever understand.
She's not good enough to ever be made a Mason, because no woman can ever be good enough.

If you believe she's not good enough, neither are you.

False Illusions and Old Chairs

I once had a conversation with a mainstream Mason.he was very proud of his lodges "lineage" the titles and the other trappings of a terrestrial and profane life. He spoke with great enthusiasm for his brand of Freemasonry as being genuine and pure,why? One of the pieces of evidence he put forth was his lodges Masters Chair.

This chair, been around from the foundation of the lodge in1859. This chair, served as a cornerstone of "tradition." This chair, served as an example to all the "fortitude" and "steadfastly correct" lineage he was so proud of.

I thought about this for a moment, then my question to him. "What purpose does this old chair serve?"

He paused, stuttered and really said nothing of value so I answered for him.

"It keeps the WM's ass off the ground."

That's it,that is the functional purpose of the masters chair. A 150 year old chair or a $2.00 folding chair from Big Lots. They serve the same purpose and they and they do the same job equally well.

Many get caught up in what doesn't matter. Your lodge room, no matter how old or how splendid, is just that, a room. It serves no divine purpose. It doesn't make what you do better than what anyone else does.It's just a building.

The original speculative Masons met wherever they could.Often.in the back room of a bar, a basement, outdoors and yes, even a brothel or two. What they were doing was so radical, they faced prison and even execution. Tracing Boards are called just that because that is what they were, traced with chalk on the floor,then erased just as quickly as to not implicate anyone in a crime.

Revolution is what was being taught , equality for all regardless of social standing, bank account status or the standard of were you lived. To erect a fine monument to self indulgence goes against this original Masonic virtue.

The Masonic lodge is not found within a fancy building. It's secrets cannot be found by sitting in some old chair. Stepping within a Masonic hall is not a time portal that will deposit you at the feet of Ben Franklin.

As a Mason, it is the temple NOT built by hands which you are obligated and commissioned to construct. It is the four chambers of your heart where you're made a Mason, not within the four walls of any superficial structure.Unless you understand this fundamental Masonic truth, you're just as profane as you were before you first knocked on the West Gate.

1613FF1613

Brad Cofield
Lodge Napoleon Bonaparte
Sovereign Right of Misraim
1613 Nation

Let it be known..

To all interested Masons around the world.

I'm not now or ever been a guy who takes being told what to do without reason or cause very well. If you sign my check, I might take orders. So, when shit is handed down upon high , it doesn't roll down hill on me. I'm smart enough to see it coming and get out of the way.

The MEAPRMM USED to be something special. It used to be focused on the operative Egyptian Rite. It used ot pay no attention whatsoever to recognition, party or identity politics. It used to be open to all who sought.

Now, the tide has turned. Do to a few it has backslid into wanting really hard to be a "recognized" speculative Masonic jurisdiction. This is directly opposed to the MEAPRMM stated mission statement and it's goals as a magical order since 1982.

But I suppose things change.

I will never report to anyone who does not have the best interest of my jurisdiction in mind. I will never use the MEAPRMM to open a speculative lodge of Memphis-Misraim as this directly ruins the MEAPRMM and it's original stated purpose. You can call me a defender of the "old" MEAPRMM and a detractor of the new.

The talk of "unity" among groups who (what they think are behind closed doors) talk badly of Frank G. Ripel and the MEAPRMM I have no use for. The authority of such people I place in my rubbish bin. I do not care now, nor ever their degrees, patents or anything else. They mean nothing to me, now or ever.

I will NOT submit to the will of a foreign authority who has no genuine respect for myself, my Brethren nor my Operative Craft.

I also will not accept the judgement of anyone who betrays the original purpose no matter who they are, what their motive, nor their counterfeit representation.

Thus, I do not, in any way now nor ever accept not do I recognize the counterfeit bull of expulsion supposedly from WGH Ripel. I have reason to believe that this did not come from WGH Ripel, but rather from opportunist, careerist profiteers using the name of the MEAPRMM for nefarious self aggrandizement.

So, in short, the English Jurisdiction of the MEAPRMM will continue under my earnest leadership until the end of my appointed term in July of 2013. It will continue under the Frand G. Ripel chartered and sanctified body of the Grand Orient Egyptian.

Until we speak again, T.A.F.

Sincerely,
Brad Cofield

The Trident

This is going to be straight and to the point. There is always a specific way that "out of the closet" 1613 members will be attacked on Internet forums, blogs and social network sites like Facebook.

Stage One: They will be accused of being me. No one could ever agree with the principles of cooperation, compassion and community. No one would ever wish to be independent and make their own decisions without a Grand Lodge or Orient pulling the strings. No one would ever forsake tradition for personal empowerment. Obviously, I have nothing but time to invent multiple alias "sockpuppets." No matter how many pictures of yourself, your family, your lodge or even if they here your voice or watch your videos you cannot exist.

And if that doesn't work and you're still 1613.

Stage Two: Since they have no come to grips that you are a real person you must be under my "Svengali" esque super powers of mind control. No one of their own free will would ever associate with me. No one would ever consider me a friend and Brother. You must have been bamboozled as you're obviously a poor dumb idiot. They must save you from my evil clutches.

And if that doesn't work and you're still 1613.

Stage Three: You're me.

That is the guaranteed tried and true formula. They do it each and every time. People who flaunt their intelligence even endorse this formula. It's like a brain virus.

While I find it hilarious that I have been given all of these super duper powers of mind control and manipulation I'm starting to find it tiresome. I have responsibilities and things to do. If you're interested in 1613 Freemasonry you know you'll get the straight scoop. There is no financial gain here and nothing to be gained by me telling you that you don't have to join a thing, just do it yourself. You need to be prepared to face the trident, over and over and over again.

Bottom line, we are the only successful expression of independent communal Freemasonry in the world. The hate us because we threaten there ROI as well as the false cocoon of exclusivity they've built around themselves. They will always hate us, get over it and get on.

Or step off. Either way.

IN LVX,

Brad

In Memoriam

Today has been a rough day for me. This morning I learned of the passing of a great man, Brother and friend. Nelson King was what I feel a Mason should be. He was an activist. A true progressive who fought against racism and other undesirable elements in the Craft. While he was a mainstream Freemason he and I always had a good relationship since we started corresponding in the summer of 2007. I considered Bro. King to be one of the rare beacons of light in a sea of profanity.

We had many conversations through the years and I could always count o him to challenge me to be a better man. I could also count on his unconditional friendship and support. He could also count on mine.

I don't really like spending a huge amount of time on what I can't control. As a pragmatist I don't see the value in such things. The afterlife being one of those topics. For tonight however, I'll let myself hope. Bro. Nelson King, I'll miss you very much.

Nation, a friend and ally has fallen today.

To learn more about the life of this great Brother please visit his website. Information regarding his memorial service can also be found there.

IN LVX,

Brad Cofield

Checking In

Been over a month since my last blog. I figured it only appropriate to check in and post on my birthday to let everyone know all is well. My daughter is growing fast and taking up a ton of my time. We have new developments with the Nation, including the establishment of new lodges and Chapters.

Lot's of big news to come. Stay tuned.

Until then, love and light to all.

1613

IN LVX,
1613

The crazy things people say

Some of it may be the heat, but summer time is a busy time for the fanboys. Some of the stuff I read about myself is pretty entertaining, some of it is pretty stupid, but it is never boring I will give them that.

One of the latest is that I told a fellow "Mason" over the phone to read Albert Pike's Morals and Dogma and simply open his own supreme council. That's odd, I never discouraged reading Morals & Dogma, in fact I do encourage reading it, in fact I encourage everyone read anything that will deepen their operative knowledge. I have no issue with anyone establishing anything, as is their right as free citizens under the canopy of Heaven to do, but that is not what we do. We don't operate as a supreme anything. It isn't something I advocate. Makes me wonder if the fanboys have just grown so lazy as to totally ignore my actual points of action.

It was also made clear that I told this same person to buy Duncan's Ritual and simply open his own lodge. Why would I do this if he is already a Mason? I have never told anyone to do this, not that I never will. I just simply haven't. I'm not the biggest fan of the Preston-Webb ritual found within Duncan's but whatever floats your boat.

Let's be clear. My individual position is that membership in and of itself means nothing. The initiatic experience and remanifestation is not simply to be a member, show up and be lead around a room in a hoodwink. It requires a deep change of life and a formal commitment to knowledge and its application in all aspects of everyday life. I no more consider a man or woman a Mason who goes through the degrees and then goes to the nearest bar to drink themselves into oblivion than I do the guy who would mow my lawn.

Freemasonry isn't an organization. It's not a product, it's not a club. It's a spiritual science and operative philosophy when applied to life is a vehicle from profanity to a divine state of being.

In my opinion, how the road is started is not as important to the destination.

A point of view from a Post-Modern Freemason.

1613

IN LVX,
Brad

Love and Light

I love Freemasonry. I believe that it is my anointed calling in life. I strive to live the life of a Freemason 24hrs a day, 365 days a year.

I honestly believe that through the spiritual science and operative Craft everyone can in a practical way change themselves into something beyond what they have imagined. As a result their community will become better, and better communities make a better planet.

This is why I believe that the world needs more working Freemasons. By any means necessary. The spread of the Craft around the globe will make our planet a better place for all and most importantly those who come after yourself.

If you're a Mason and you're reading this ask yourself honestly, do you love Freemasonry? If so, isn't the spread and adoption of the Craft by as many individuals as possible a goal of yours?

I read too much the anti-Masonic opinions that Freemasonry belongs only to a certain group and must begin and end according to a certain set of rules.

I am here to say forget those regressive and destructive forms of institutionalism. Embrace your freedom. There are many paths that lead to the same ocean. Masonic light, like all light moves at a speed far beyond our comprehension and it illuminates all who seek it. Light will always find it's path. It's time for us to open our eyes and see the light all around us.

Arise and work my Brothers and Sisters. Take what is rightfully yours and then share it with as many people as possible. In whatever way the situation requires build your lodges. Live to serve and to help. Raise the consciousness of the profane to that of the reborn.

Live, learn, love and teach. This is a huge responsibility. Change the world by sharing all that is Masonic love with it.

1613

IN LVX,
Brad

Lodge Even a-hahamim-1613 Nation

So much is happening. We, the members of the 1613 Nation have taken true liberal Freemasonry and put it into action. Action through building. Each and every day we make real strides in spreading our divine work on a worldwide scale.

This makes me very pleased to announce the newest edition to our family. Lodge Even a-hahamim (Philosophers Stone) located in the holy city of Jerusalem, Israel. Our second lodge in Israel, our first being Lodge Human Stone.

Lodge Even a-hahamim is a special lodge for a couple of reasons . We have a strong working relationship with the cradle of Operative Egyptian Freemasonry, the M.E.A.P.R.M.M. We have a lot of cross membership (including myself) between the two communities. Lodge Even a-hahamim represents for the first time the 1613 Nation and the M.E.A.P.R.M.M. have opened a lodge in total cooperation. As a result , Lodge Even a-hahamim works the Speculative degrees of Craft Masonry (Memphis) as well as the Operative Opera's of the Egyptian Rite of Cagliostro.

Two years ago, under the direction of Grand Hierophant of the M.E.A.P.R.M.M. Worshipful Frank G. Ripel along with a group of highly dedicated Brethren consecrated the National Sovereign Sanctuary of the State of Israel- M.E.A.P.R.M.M. It's leadership lead by International Deputy Grand Master Worshipful Alexandr Rybalka.

Worshipful Rybalka has now taken on an additional responsibility in the founding of a 1613 Craft lodge, Lodge Even a-hahamim. Along with the dedicated Brethren within this brings new joy and honor to both the Nation as well as the M.E.A.P.R.M.M.

Please join me in wishing these Brothers and Sisters immense success.
Contact:
אבן ה-חכמים
עם 1613

Worshipful Master Alexandr Rybalka
Phone: +972 507217803
email: Alex@1613nation.org

Website coming soon.

No Romance Required

I often wonder what has gotten into a majority of Masons I run into on the web. They would sooner be run over by a truck than except anything outside the establishment. This is a very strange attitude to take. Not just from a enlightenment perspective, but a logical one.

How do they think their establishment came to be? Do they always think it was an established entity?

For those who don't now, Premier Grand Lodge of 1717 was established by what amounts to four drinking clubs based in four different taverns. The Goose and the Gridiron Alehouse, the Crown Alehose, The Apple Tree Tavern and the Rummer and Grapes Tavern. It's common knowledge that they gathered together and constituted themselves.

That's right, they where an entirely self created entity. They had no charter nor warrant. They didn't even have their first set of constitutions until three years after their formation.

These are all historical facts.

They where not the only Freemasons at the time. There where of course the Yorks and the Operatives, neither thought fondly of the tavern clubs endeavour, yet the tavern clubs proceeded to do what they did, regardless.

They in 1751 it happened again. The Antient Grand Lodge founded itself. Again, without warrant, patent nor charter.

The two merged together in 1813 to form what is today the United Grand Lodge of England which of course every mainstream Freemason (and some non mainstream) has a hard on for.

That's right, their "lineage" that they throw in the face of those who they consider "bogus" has (by their own definition) it's origins in "bogus" practices of self creation and *gasp* self- initiation.

Why then are they now so institutionalized? Why to they fight against the same spirit of independence and self reliance that they now reap the benefits from?

I don't have the answer. Is it a question of a inferiority complex on a pandemic scale?

Well regardless these are the facts people. Masonic lineage is total bullshit. Those who founded the GL of London 1717 where no better than any of you reading this. They where drinking clubs who had an idea and decided to act on it. They made some stuff up, it was pretty cool, other people liked it and it caught on.

That's it. No romance required.

1613

IN LVX,
Brad

The Spiritual Science Community

Since Facebook decided to eliminate discussion board sections from it's group pages it became imperative that we find an alternative. Now, it seems to me that for a while now Facebook has made the Masonic internet forum obsolete, however their change in direction may have reversed the tide.

Allow me to introduce the Spiritual Science Community. How is it different? Well, first of all it is not strictly dedicated to Masonic discussions. As well as Masonic topics we have a range covering both Western and eastern mystery traditions as well as science, technology, human rights, philosophy and the arts. The idea being to make it a diverse community founded in the functions of education and free exchange of ideas.

Sorry, no endless posts about how drunk we are or what we are doing this weekend.

This community will also be free of flame wars and fanboys. I am the only administrator and I need to personally approve of all accounts. Chances are if I can recognize you from any of the numerous jerkoff Masonic forums out there your account will not be approved and your IP will be banned as a preemptive measure.

I want to let everyone know that this will not be a democracy. If someone is opposed to what it is we Post-Modern Freemasons do, and stand for they will not be welcome there.

For everyone else who is genuinely interested, we welcome you.

Stop on by, check us out and say hello.

1613

IN LVX,
Brad

Freemasonry the product,

OK, there seem to be many that just don't get it. Well, I don't think that they are stupid people. It is my sincere belief that they choose not to accept the facts. What does that mean? If I choose to ignore the fact the world is round does that make the world flat? If I choose to ignore the human reproductive system does that make the story of the stork the truth?

I shouldn't have to answer.

The facts are what they are folks. It makes no difference if you "believe" because belief is not required.

Here is the simple fact that for some reason is akin to asking many to eat their own dung.

Freemasonry is not now or nor has ever been a single organization or product. It is not under the supreme jurisdictional control of any organization, group, community or individual.

I'm not sure how many times I have to repeat this fact in order for it to sink in. If you do not believe what I am typing, call any Grand Lodge anywhere on Earth and ask them if they are the soul owners of Freemasonry. Please, report back your findings.

Each and every Masonic order , jurisdiction and/or community only has to answer to itself. This is not my personal opinion, no, it is the legal fact. It is also the position advocated by traditional Masonic practice of every Masonic group on Earth.

There is no such thing as FREEMASONRYtm.

1613

IN LVX,
Brad

Just the facts

I don't know if I find it funny, or sad. Honestly, it's a little of both.

It's not a secret, many Masons of other stripes hate the 1613. That by itself is not the issue I will type about in this blog as it really isn't all that noteworthy. What is however is the basis by which many hate us is the pure sheer ignorance of what it is they claim to protect.

He is the newsflash, the 100% iron clad, stone cold fact. Everybody ready?

Freemasonry is not now, nor has it ever been a trademarked or standardized product. No one Freemason, lodge, grand lodge or any other group owns exclusive rights to it. This is not a new development , it has always been the case. Every single Masonic order or organization (at least in public) agrees on this point.

Period.

So, when someone goes on a rant regarding what is "legitimate" and what is "bogus" Freemasonry they are either:

A:) A Masonic idiot, who has no clue as to the facts.

B:) A zealot, who while they understand intellectually that they are dead wrong, would never admit it. They have a driving desire to enforce their own view of the world upon everyone they encounter. Anyone outside those lines they will either beat into submission or bully from their "scene."

C:) A Profiteer. These types realize that letting everyone know the factual truth behind Freemasonry and it's public domain status would be bad for business.

All three of these camps exist. Surely, anyone who promotes an alternative form of Freemasonry will have to endure the wrath of such individuals sooner or later.

Not a day goes by when some idiot doesn't try to pound me over the head with the "standards" of their Masonic organization. Since I don't claim to be a member of their club, why should I be compelled to live according to their rules and regulations?

On what planet does that make any sense?

So, just in case any of you are wondering. I do not care how many Masons your Grand Lodge requires to open a lodge. I don't care what your charter says. I don't care about your Masonic code. I don't care about your lineage.

Why? Because I am not a member of your club. The 1613 Nation and the lodge within the community do not care about your lodges best practices. We don't care about your requirements of regularity nor do we care about your recognition. It really is that simple. In a grey world this issue is pretty black and white.

None of you own Freemasonry so none of you have the authority to tell us what we can and cannot do. We do not answer to you.

The consequences for not subjecting ourselves to their iron heel? They don't now or will they ever recognize us as Masons.

Excuse me while I grab the Kleenex.

1613

IN LVX,
Brad