Monday, 8 July 2013

FREEMASONRY IN BLACK AND WHITE: BRO. CHARLES HARPER.


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For too long have the norms of society found its way into Freemasonry and leading men of a Masonic Lodge, instead of the beauty of Freemasonry being taught and sending this light into the world within enlightened minds that produces a better society. The knowledge found within the walls of a lodge can make a man truly a better man within his faith, a better father, son, husband and ultimately a better man for the world. There are issues, academic and social, that are preventing this process from happening in Masonic lodges today.

For centuries, a Masonic Lodge has been the place of higher learning. Kings, scholars, presidents, white collar and blue collar individuals, have all advanced the beauty that the Creator of humankind, God, has innately placed within each of us. Like the power of centripetal force, goodness revolving in the center attracts goodness to it. In America, this circular motion is stalling and causes a regression in positive men emanating the beauty of the craft into society.

Quietly, the separation of men due to the darkness of America's past hampers the liberation of each heart. A lack of the ability to invest time in each Mason, as was available in the past during the golden age of the fraternity, to instill in him the beauty of truly being a point within a circle of ALL mankind, has created a domino effect of negative repercussions that is gaining traction with the ability of masons to communicate and see masonry practiced in all parts of the world like never before.

Now is the time to halt the slide and get back to the foundation and intent of the craft. No longer can we quietly hide behind the long existing reverence and mystic of the craft and hope the social issues that led to a division of men, and the lack of holding each Brethren accountable of the responsibility to Master the Craft and being truly declared a Master Builder, will quietly be held to a minimum until the Fraternity recovers by a hopeful influx of new inventive minds. These men are already here entering our lodges seeking light and finding the old ideas working against new ones. Traditions founded out of practice and not of ancient usage and logic guarding the door of true spiritual growth. Men seeking knowledge should not be outcasts within the minority.

There does exist Masonic Grand Lodges that are proactive in these departments, but they are not enough. If we are to continue to produce men that are to lead society into the beautiful humanity that God intends, and that our ancient knowledge was designed to induce, we must all be on one accord.

There can be no waves in the ocean if the planet wasn't moving. The waves of the ocean transport energy around the world. I have always been a wave, but with insight of experience and knowledge gained through proper tutoring and research, I am a wave with a purpose as well.

This book is the baring of my thoughts, mistakes and ultimately- my clarity of mind and spirit. This book is my story, my ideas, and my vision to a better social climate within the Fraternity. It is my humble experience in Black and White.
Reviews
Cliff Porter, author of The Secret Psychology of Freemasonry and The Traditional Observance Lodge
"This book is not for the faint of heart. It is a Brother sharing a very personal part of his journey and in some ways its a little controversial. Just the way in which this Brother came to Masonry makes for a fun Masonic television movie...it was quite the ride and he has the courage to share what he learned along the way.

Race, clandestine Masonry, mysticism, etc. All included. I enjoyed the journey with him and can recommend the read."
Michael R. Poll, New York Times Best-selling author and owner of Cornerstone Publishing
" I was lucky enough to read an advance copy of this work. It is not just a well-written work, it is valuable to the education of every Freemason. I am better for having read this work and strongly encourage all Masons to do likewise."

Carlton Smith, Prince Hall Mason from Illinois
"Bro. Harper presents his personal journey within freemasonry which at times will give the reader an insight to the tenets of the fraternity as well as a great history lesson. His experiences with clandestine organizations will resonate with those who have traveled similar roads. I applaud him for speaking out on this subject and giving his personal story as an example. I couldn't put the book down!"

 Adebayo Afeez, Niger Lodge No: 3882 UGLE, Nigeria.
This book is surely for the inquiring Freemason. Thanks for the light Bro Charles.

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