FROM THE BOOK

It's been too long in coming, but a new day is finally dawning for Freemasonry in North Carolina. We are finally moving into a time of embracing our own teachings — taking those teachings for their obvious meaning, rather than straining interpretations to fit the society that surrounded us. We began to confront the truth and the problem some years ago. As other Masonic jurisdictions began to recognize Prince Hall Masonry, we began the conversation here. Our talking led to increasing self-examination. We found ourselves lacking.