Stated Meeting
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Conferral of the Entered Apprentice Degree
Discussion Topic: Sections I and II of the Ancient Charges
Lodge will open at 7:30 pm
3980 Main St. Hilliard
Dinner at 6:00 pm at Old Bag of Nails
4065 Main St. Hilliard
4065 Main St. Hilliard
We will hold a discussion AFTER the Entered Apprentice Degree (for those who wish to stay). We will get through as much of sections I and II we can. Although I have included sections I and II below, you can read the ENTIRE Ancient Charges beginning on page 11 of the Masonic Code in Grandview:
https://oh.grandview.systems/resource_attachments/af408e73-804e-4b10-9717-76bc2128b277?download=0
I. CONCERNING GOD AND RELIGION
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I. CONCERNING GOD AND RELIGION
A Mason is obliged by his tenure to obey the moral law; and if he rightly understands the art, he will never be a stupid ATHEIST, nor an irreligious LIBERTINE. But though in ancient times Masons were charged in every country to be of the religion of that country or nation, whatever it was, yet it is now thought more expedient only to oblige them to that religion in which all men agree, leaving their particular opinions to themselves; that is, to be good men and true, or men of honor and honesty, by whatever denominations or persuasions they may be distinguished; whereby Masonry becomes the center of union, and the means of conciliating true friendship among persons that must have remained at a perpetual distance.
II. OF THE CIVIL MAGISTRATE SUPREME AND SUBORDINATE
A Mason is a peaceable subject to the civil powers, wherever he resides or works, and is never to be concerned in plots and conspiracies against the peace and welfare of the nation, nor to behave himself-undutifully to inferior magistrates, for as Masonry bath been always injured by war, bloodshed and confusion, so ancient kings and princes have been much disposed to encourage the Craftsmen, because of their peaceableness and loyalty, whereby they practically answered the cavils of their adversaries, and promoted the honor of the Fraternity, who ever flourished in time of peace. So that if a Brother should be a rebel against the state, he is not to be countenanced in his rebellion, however he may be pitied as an unhappy man; and if convicted of no other crime, though the loyal Brotherhood must and ought to disown his rebellion, and give no umbrage or ground of political jealousy to the government for the time being, they cannot expel him from the Lodge, and his relation to it remains indefeasible.