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RMM-057: Update on the Grand Lodge SC; Is There Efficacy in Masonic Ritual?; TBOP XXXII

Rocky Mountain Mason - May 05, 2021 12:00 - 43 minutes
After a two week hiatus following the death of his Dad, the RMM returns, but popular demand, with an update on the Grand Sessions of the Grand Lodge of South Carolina. Masonic procedure may seem like pomp and circumstance 99% of the time. But when needed, the rules of assembly Masons adopt prove...

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RMM-056- Special on South Carolina, Anonymous Communication from the GLSC

Rocky Mountain Mason - April 18, 2021 04:00 - 39 minutes
On April 15 I received an anonymous email from a person claiming to be a Past Grand Officer of the Grand Lodge of South Carolina. He claimed to have incontrovertible evidence that Mike Smith violated the Grand Master's Edict, that he held a Zoom meeting that was more than a simple "wellness chec...

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RMM-055: Interview with Billy Wall, Secretary of Union-Kilwinning No. 4 in South Carolina

Rocky Mountain Mason - April 18, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour
The Grand Lodge of South Carolina meets this Thursday, April 22, at 10 a.m. in Charleston, SC. Ahead of what is sure to be a contentious session, we interview W.Bro. Billy Wall, the Secretary of Union-Kilwinning No. 4. In December 2020 the Grand Master and Deputy Grand Master showed up at Union-...

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RMM-054: Antidepressants and Homicide in the USA

Rocky Mountain Mason - April 07, 2021 23:00 - 48 minutes
In this episode, Ben explores the controversial but well documented correlation between certain antidepressant drugs and homicidal mania.  Nearly every mass shooter seems to have a history with this class of drugs, including Eric Harris (Columbine), who was on Luvox, and James Holmes (Aurora mo...

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RMM-053: Mackey Rolls in his Grave! More Shenanigans at the Grand Lodge of South Carolina!

Rocky Mountain Mason - April 01, 2021 20:00 - 52 minutes
We reluctantly bring you this breaking news from the GLSC where charges of unmasonic conduct have been filed against the Grand Master and his officers for, essentially, dereliction of duty for failing to hold an annual Grand Lodge as soon as reasonably practicable (or by alternative means necess...

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RMM-052: Interview with Rex Hutchens

Rocky Mountain Mason - March 31, 2021 13:00 - 39 minutes
In this 52nd episode of the RMM podcast, Ben shares Patron's Only content - an interview with Illustrious Brother Rex Hutchens 33º Grand Cross. Illustrious Brother Rex is the author of Bridge to Light the companion text given to every Scottish Rite Mason attaining the 32º. Rex  also assisted A...

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RMM-051: Interview with Dr. Gallagher, the Psychiatrist the Church Consults to Verify Legitimate Cases of Demonic Possession!

Rocky Mountain Mason - March 24, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour
Dr. Gallagher is a board-certified psychiatrist and professor at Columbia University. He has been a practicing psychiatrist for over 25 years. He is the longest-standing American on the International Association of Exorcists, where he served as scientific advisor (and the only layman) for its go...

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RMM-050: Predicate Beliefs Necessary for Masonic Standing (& TBOP XXXI)

Rocky Mountain Mason - March 17, 2021 13:00 - 46 minutes
Are there predicate beliefs required for masonic standing? Do certain philosophies contradict masonic philosophy? In this episode Ben examines the question of whether certain belief systems contravene masonic conduct per se. Support the Show. www.rockymountainmason.com www.esotericmason.com S...

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RMM-049: "Hogan's Heroes," the Truth About Timothy Hogan's "Templar" Lineages (and Chapter XXX TBOP)

Rocky Mountain Mason - March 10, 2021 14:00 - 44 minutes
The other day, on the Winding Stairs Facebook group, Tim Hogan accused me of slandering him when I posted a screenshot of his facebook endorsements of Heather Twede, a.k.a. "Mary Magdalene." In proving up the veracity of my claims I posted evidence that Tim Hogan's claim to be Grand Master of th...

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RMM-048: The Constitution, a Masonic Document? (TBOP XXIX)

Rocky Mountain Mason - March 03, 2021 14:00 - 27 minutes
Should Masons view the Constitution of the United States as a Masonic document? Even though the Constitution is not Masonic per se, Ben argues, YES.  Ben wraps the episode with Chapter XXIX of De Occulta Philosophia Libri Tres, what things are under the sphere or Mercury.... Support the Show. ...

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RMM-047: On the Duke of Sussex, First Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of England (& TBOP XXVIII)

Rocky Mountain Mason - February 24, 2021 14:00 - 34 minutes
Prince August Frederick (1773-1834) was not your typical Royal. He married without permission (three times), held contrary views to his class (including strongly supporting the abolition of slavery, the emancipation of Catholics, and the repeal of civil laws restricting the freedom of Jews). Whe...

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RMM-046: Masonic Jurisprudence, Wilmshurst University & TBOP Chapter XXVII

Rocky Mountain Mason - February 17, 2021 14:00 - 32 minutes
The negative confession to Maat; a short bit on Masonic Jurisprudence from the Summer 2019 Research Lodge of Colorado Lucerna; a rebuttal to the naysayers on Reddit in support of Wilmshurst University; and TBOP Chapter XXVII, on those things under the dominion of Mars. Support the Show. www.ro...

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RMM-045: The Light of Masonic Charity (and TBOP XXVI)

Rocky Mountain Mason - February 10, 2021 14:00 - 30 minutes
The light of Masonic charity covers the world. Ben relates an example of it touching a small town in rural Colorado in saving a young boy born with brittle bones. Ben caps the episode with a reading of Chapter XXVI of the Three Books of Occult Philosophy, On What Things Are Under the Power of Ju...

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RMM-044: Grand Lodge of S Carolina Must Have Forgotten Albert C. Mackey Was Grand Lecturer!

Rocky Mountain Mason - February 05, 2021 18:00 - 32 minutes
The Grand Lodge of S Carolina has been prone to authoritarian inflections in the past. It's done it again. In a travesty of overreach and marked abuse of office, the Grand Master of the M.W. Grand Lodge of S. Carolina has usurped all reasonable Masonic Jurisprudence, convened a unique trail foru...

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RMM 043: The West Gate (& Chapter XXV TBOP)

Rocky Mountain Mason - February 03, 2021 14:00 - 50 minutes
To vouch for someone is to stand in for them and be judged in their place. The legend of Damon and Pythius, the Pythagorean brethren whose loyalty stunned the tyrant of Syracuse, Dionysius I, is a suitable metaphor for the honor that should bind Masons - that stronger tie. The most important app...

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RMM-042: To The Immortal Memory of Robert Burns (and Chapter XXIV TBOP)

Rocky Mountain Mason - January 27, 2021 14:00 - 27 minutes
An episode commemorating Robert Burns, the poet laureate of Freemasonry (may heaven bless him!). And the Rocky Mountain Mason's notorious toast "to the immortal memory of Robert Burns...", for which attempted Scottish accent the Rocky Mountain Mason must humbly beg forgiveness (but only if you'r...

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RMM-041: Activities in Lodge Assembled for Inspiring Lodge Work! (and Chapter XXIII TBOP)

Rocky Mountain Mason - January 20, 2021 14:00 - 38 minutes
Join the Rocky Mountain Mason for some ideas to make your Lodge meetings more worthwhile. If Lodge meetings are boring, don't expect someone to entertain you - come to Lodge with something to say! Lodge meetings excel with preparation - and most work is done before the meeting. In such a way, th...

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RMM-040: On the Sacredness of Lodge Business (and Chapter XXII of TBOP)

Rocky Mountain Mason - January 13, 2021 14:00 - 48 minutes
In this episode Ben discusses the power of that oft overlooked function of the Lodge, the deliberative assembly. Enforcing the majority will while safeguarding the right of the minority opinion to be heard in a self-governing assembly is a profound manner of organizing human endeavor. It also is...

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RMM-039: Why the Importance of Memory Work? (and Chapter XXI TBOP)

Rocky Mountain Mason - January 06, 2021 14:00 - 40 minutes
Why do we require proficiency for the degrees? Could there be a purpose beyond the simple test of perseverance it takes to get it done? Ben wraps the episode with chapter XXI, Three Books of Occult Philosophy: "Of the virtues of things which are in them only in their lifetime, and such as remain...

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RMM-038: On the History of St. John the Evangelist (and TBOP XIX and XX)

Rocky Mountain Mason - December 30, 2020 14:00 - 31 minutes
A brief history of St. John the Evangelist and Chapters XIX and XX of the Three Books of Occult Philosophy. Ben also includes the Grand Commander's Christmas Toast for your enjoyment and a short opinion piece on the relevance of Masonry in the 21st Century. Support the Show. www.rockymountainm...

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RMM-037: On the Immortal Light and the Celebration of Christmas (and Chapter XVIII TBOP)

Rocky Mountain Mason - December 16, 2020 14:00 - 30 minutes
In this episode Ben provides an overview of the origins of Christmas and opines on the emergence of "Santa Claus" as overarching archetype of consumerism during this time of year. Ben wraps the episode with Chapter XVIII of the Three Books of Occult Philosophy "Of the Inclinations of enmities." ...

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RMM-036: On the sevenfold Symbolism of the Seven Branched Menorah (and Chapter XVII of the TBOP)

Rocky Mountain Mason - December 09, 2020 14:00 - 33 minutes
In this episode Ben delves into the symbolism of the seven-branched menorah and some of the known health benefits of Frankincense. Ben wraps the episode with Chapter XVII of the Three Books of Occult Philosophy, "How by enmity and friendship the virtues of things are to be tried, and found out."...

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RMM-035-StarofBethlehem-TBOP-XVI

Rocky Mountain Mason - December 02, 2020 14:00 - 32 minutes
In this episode Ben decodes the "Star of Bethlehem", according to a mediaeval astrological technique concerning the Great Conjunction between Jupiter and Saturn - of all the more significance in light of the upcoming Great Conjunction on the Winter Solstice this year. Ben wraps the episode with...

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RMM-Episode 034: Grand Master's Speech to the San Juan Masonic Association, "On Masonry and its Relation to Religion" and Chapter XV TBOP

Rocky Mountain Mason - November 25, 2020 14:00 - 29 minutes
In 1901, M.W.Bro. Joseph Milsom, Grand Master of Masons in Colorado, was the keynote speaker at the St John The Baptist's Day Feast at the San Juan Masonic Association, hosted by Telluride Lodge No. 56. His oration, "On Masonry and its Relation to Religion" touches on various Masonic tenets that...

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RMM-Episode 033: On the Curious Etiology of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) and Chapter XIV TBOP

Rocky Mountain Mason - November 18, 2020 14:00 - 35 minutes
In this episode Ben discusses the etiology of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Ben wraps the episode with a reading of Chapter XIV of the Three Books of Occult Philosophy. Support the Show. www.rockymountainmason.com www.esotericmason.com Support the show: https://patreon.com/rocky...

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RMM-Episode 032: Marbury v. Madison, how a PGM of Virginia established the doctrine of Judicial Review

Rocky Mountain Mason - November 11, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour
In this episode Ben reads Chief Justice Marshall's opinion in Marbury v. Madison. This case founded the concept of Judicial Review integral to our Separation of Powers; a quote from Marshall is written in stone in the Supreme Court today:  "It is emphatically the province and duty of the judici...

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RMM-Podcast Episode 031: On Political Theory and the Medium of Exchange (and Chapter XIII, TBOP)

Rocky Mountain Mason - November 04, 2020 14:00 - 57 minutes
In this episode, recorded during the 2020 Presidential Election, Ben reads an excerpt from a book he was asked to write (but never finished) for the Grand Lodge of Colorado Education Committee regarding political theory and Masonry's role in formative modern society.  In this excerpt Ben provid...

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RMM-030: Ten Modern Myths About Masonry Held by Masons! (and TBOP chapter XII)

Rocky Mountain Mason - October 28, 2020 13:00 - 55 minutes
In this episode Ben dispels ten modern myths about the Fraternity often held by Masons! Ben then relates a brief history of Charles Martel, the famous 8th Century Major Domus who features in the Old Charges. Ben then provides a short op ed called "Hermeti-skism" discussing the so-called "unific"...

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RMM-Podcast: Episode 029: The Compasses also Inscribe Tolerance to Speak of Heavenly Perfections (and TBOP XI)

Rocky Mountain Mason - October 21, 2020 13:00 - 32 minutes
In this episode Ben presents three shorts for your contemplation: That the Compasses also Inscribe Tolerance to Speak of Heavenly Perfections (and why presentations on theological and religious material - where viewpoint neutral and not proselytizing - should not be discouraged); A Page from the...

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RMM-Podcast: Episode 028: On the Everlasting Universe (and Book X of TBOP)

Rocky Mountain Mason - October 14, 2020 13:00 - 39 minutes
In this episode Ben shares a thought experiment wherein the universe is shown to be everlasting and everliving. That is, the modern conceit of a dark empty expanse after the last star has been extinguished is an unnecessary pessimism - it is possible for the universe to constantly remake itself:...

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