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Wednesday, July 4, 2018

American Liberty: RIP


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A word or two by way of explanation may be
worth offering concerning the title of this blog.
Hedge Mason, like similar terms Hedge Master,
Hedge Lodge, and the more widely recognized
Hedge School, are terms from Hiberno-English.
The latter of these terms, as many Irish will know,
refers to illicit schools dedicated to the maintenance
of Irish culture and language, alongside the classics
of European Philosophy, including Greek and Latin studies.
These institutions were founded throughout rural Ireland during
the Penal era when Irish Gaelic culture was under attack
by the English occupier. During this time also, the term
Hedge was added to masonic terms to refer to any masonic
individual or institution not approved of by the
Anglophone world. These often were lodges and masons
working to advance the cause of Irish independence.
It seems a very appropriate term then, for me to use to
name this blog.

For quite a while I have observed various blogs and podcasts
relating to Freemasonry, finding both much worth emulating
and a few things worth avoiding among them. Fairly
quickly it became apparent to me that there was little
being published in North America (or elsewhere for that matter)
that dealt fairly and offering a positive perspective on Liberal
Freemasonry or the world beyond the confines of the
Preston-Webb Rites or the AASR Northern or Southern
Jurisdictions and especially with the Modern Rite with which
we are associated.. Such sites exist beyond the Anglophone
Internet, but The Hedge Mason will endeavor to bring some
of that information within the grasp of an English speaking
audience.

It seems to me that it is time for a change, and this blog
will hopefully serve as a small corrective step in that direction.

The goal of this blog will be to provide interesting topics
from time to time on subjects relating to Liberal Freemasonry
and on responsible alternatives to what is exemplified by the
mainstream Grand Lodge system in North America.
While this site will not avoid covering contemporary issues,
it will try to avoid heavy handed critiques of any system or
tradition within Freemasonry. It is my belief that there is no
such thing as clandestine or irregular freemasonry. Such
labels belittle the rich tapestry of our traditions both
contemporary and historical. Further, such attitudes
directly contradict the premise of brotherhood and fraternalism
which is the foundation of Freemasonry.

In short, this site is about education and expanding
the horizons of Freemasons of all stripes and those who
are just interested in the subject. It is not a place intended
for debate or dispute, although if it engenders some that might
be a good thing.

Just in case some object to certain posts being off topic,
please note the subtitle of this blog includes the phrase,
"and other stuff." That of course is because it's my blog and
occasionally I want to ramble.

We look forward to sharing with you!

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E C Ballard is a Folklorist, and Ethnographer specializing in Afro-Caribbean traditions of Central African origin, Fraternalism, Celtic Studies and Ethnomusicology, having received his Ph.D. in Folklore and Folklife from the University of Pennsylvania. Eoghan has been variously musical instrument maker, bookseller, college professor, academic dean, and independent researcher. Eoghan is Tata Nganga, a Vodousaint, and is a Master Mason, Orator for Lodge Intrepid, and GM of GLMRNAC, affiliated with UMURM.
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