Freemasonry is a sense of life, a philosophy, a way of thinking. This is evidenced by a poem about it.
I turned 75
GOOD ADVICE FOR NEW FELLOWCRAFTS
The Orator would like to give advice for new Fellowcrafts. Continue reading “GOOD ADVICE FOR NEW FELLOWCRAFTS”
The Reputation from a masonic perspective
In September 2021, a group of Masonic researchers at the Quatuor Coronati Lodge asked me to give a University-type, 90-minute lecture. The topic of my presentation was Reputation from a masonic perspective. In the following, the readers will find some thoughts about the recognition of Freemasonry and the acceptance of Freemasons. Continue reading “The Reputation from a masonic perspective”
First thoughts on New Year’s night
First thoughts on New Year’s night 2022 Continue reading “First thoughts on New Year’s night”
Charity, donation, philanthropy
I want to share some thoughts about the Charity, Donation and Philanthropy, from a Masonic perspective. First, we have to state that Charity, charitable activities, and donations are considered the cornerstones of Freemasonry. The term philanthropy is closely related to all of this. Continue reading “Charity, donation, philanthropy”
“Only the truth, the full and unvarnished truth”
The Foreign Press asked Thomas Barat, Director of Ethics and Compliances of Association of Foreign Press Correspondents USA, and the Editor in Chief of the eCCO Magazine, about the ethics of journalism, the role of the correspondent.
Thomas Barat summarized his answer as follows: “When you speak, what you say, should be always the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. Only full and unvarnished truth.”
The full interview was published on Foreignpress.org.
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A Lesson for Former President Donald J. Trump
Former President Donald J. Trump recently received a lesson in democracy, politeness, good behavior, and gentlemanly hood. A lesson, former Vice-President Mike Pence, had a significant part in teaching.
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Dialogue on Freemasonry, Time, and Freedom
In “Lessing spirit” – Gotthold Ephraim Lessing (1729-1781) was a German writer, philosopher, dramatist, publicist. He was a famous Freemason. He wrote a dialogue about Freemasonry. “Ernst and Falk, Dialogues for Freemasons” (Original: Ernst und Falk, Gesprâche für Freimâurer) Ernst and Falk are a development novel, a drama. It is speaking about the nature of Freemasonry, its purpose, and the facts behind the rumors. It is also the message of the Age and the Idea of Enlightenment. I thought again Lessing’s thoughts.  Continue reading “Dialogue on Freemasonry, Time, and Freedom”
One of my eyes is crying, the other one is laughing
Today, the President of the association of Foreign Press Correspondents in the United States asked me a question: “How do you feel about the US these days?” I can answer this question easily. As a private individual and as a journalist, as well. My short answer is: I feel very comfortable in the United States, but I need to complete my answer, for explanation: One of my eyes is crying, the other one is laughing Continue reading “One of my eyes is crying, the other one is laughing”