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THE PURPOSE OF THE SCOTTISH RITE “The purpose of the Scottish Rite, simply stated, is to seek that which is the most worth in the world; to exalt the dignity of every person, the human side of our daily activities, and the maximum service to humanity; to aid mankind’s search in God’s universe for identity, for development and for destiny, and thereby achieve better men in a better world, happier men in a happier world and wiser men in a wiser world.” |
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___________________________________ Our degrees are in addition to and are in no way "higher" than Blue Lodge degrees. Scottish Rite work amplifies and elaborates on the lessons of the Craft. It should never be forgotten that termination of a member's Symbolic Lodge standing automatically terminates his Scottish Rite membership. There are four coordinate divisions in the Scottish Rite S. J. :
Other things New Scottish Rite Masons want to know.
A brief history of the Scottish Rite from the Masonic Service Association. Why should you join the Scottish Rite ? What are the Scottish Rite Charities? What is an endowment fund or endowed membership? Who are these men wearing different colored caps? The Symbol of the Double-Headed Eagle.
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