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| My theme for #23 Round of ABC Wednesday: Signs & Such of San Benito County, California |
The Masonic symbol of a G in the middle of a square and compass is on the outside wall above the lodge's entrance. The G stands for Great Architect of the Universe, as well as for Geometry. If you're interested in learning more, check out this page at the Masonic Lodge of Education web site.
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I like the golden light in your last shot.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Lady Fi. I'm becoming addicted with golden light. Before I know it, I'll be up and about at dawn.
DeleteApparently, a grandfather or great-grandfather of mine was a Mason. At least, that's the family story.
ReplyDeleteI read that Masons had no problem with different religions because each was a way of explaining God. Something like that. I had no idea Masonry is a religion and that the Catholic Church, in the past, decreed it a bad thing. Of course it would.
DeleteCreative and unique post for G !
ReplyDeleteHappy Day to you,
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Thanks, Carol.
DeleteI sort of gave thought to become a freemason, mainly because of the Stonecutters parody in the Simpsons cartoon. But by the time I researched it, I learned that they do admit non-religious people while strangely allowing any faith/religion. They say it's because I would (or someone else) have no moral compass, I say they're assholes.
ReplyDeleteThe boy scouts have a similar policy. I was never nor wanted to be one, but it sure doesn't make me want to buy their stupid popcorn to know they quietly discriminate.
Like in any organization, the execution of positive values and goals often go awry because the need of alpha domination. So, I think.
DeleteI wondered about the 'G'. :)
ReplyDeleteMe, too. But, never curious until this post.
DeleteOoh it's like a combination of Peggy Sue Got Married and Back To The Future.
ReplyDeleteDidn't both movies star the woman who played Marty's mom?
DeleteKathleen Turner was Peggy Sue and I believe Helen Hunt played her daughter which is kind of weird. Jim Carey was in it too. I think the mom was in a popular sitcom the same time Mad About You was on. What was that show, I want to say like Suddenly Susan but that's not it.
DeleteI had to look it up, it was Caroline In The City.
DeleteI've seen bits and pieces of Peggy Sue, which means it's time to see the whole thing. I remember Caroline in the City. She was an illustrator of some sort. Lea Thompson. I looked it up.
Deletevery stylish
ReplyDeleteIt certainly is.
DeleteYou are Simply The Best!
ReplyDeleteTakes one to know one, G. :-)
DeleteThere are lots of stories about this…. Always wonder what is the truth about it
ReplyDeleteHave a splendid, ♥-warming ABC-Wednes-day / -week
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When I did my little research, I was surprised to learn masonry is considered a religion.
DeleteI know these lodges are everywhere. I love your pictures especially the one with the golden hue
ReplyDeleteThanks BB. The clock tower is one of big landmarks in town.
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