Talk:House of the Temple

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Ranks Vs. Degrees
It would be more accurate to replace the term "ranks" with degrees. Any objections? Jgw (talk) 16:12, 21 October 2009 (UTC)

No objections, because that is what they are. Whoever put in ranks was obviously not privy to the actual masonic philosophy and nomenclature to know freemasonry does not have "ranks" and such a use of the word insinuates a higherarchy in the degree system. While there is an elected leadership in all masonic bodies, true members know there is no membership in freemasonry higher than the first three craft degrees. The philosphical and moral instruction inherent within the organization which is presented in these forms, makes the attainment of knowledge better expressed by using the term "degree" than rank since it does not refer to a specific leadership role or responsibility but rather a completed level of moral and ethical instruction.

Burial Place?
This article mentions that Albert Pike is interred in the House of the Temple, yet the main article on Albert Pike mentions his burial place as the Oak Hill Cemetery. I do not know what is factual, perhaps someone who knows can make the correction. Merlin1935 (talk) 01:32, 11 January 2011 (UTC)

His remains were removed from Oak Hill Cemetery, and reinterred at the Temple. Pepe Oats (talk) 16:09, 30 July 2018 (UTC)

Funding
Who paid for this building and how? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 94.173.31.167 (talk) 18:02, 4 June 2011 (UTC)

Please correct
The sentence

'''Confederate general and former Sovereign Grand Commander Albert Pike was the author of an 1871 book called Morals and Dogma of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, a book that describes in detail the 33 ranks of Freemasonry, the stories and teachings associated with each rank, the rituals connected to each rank, and other lodge proceedings. ''' contain errors. The book contains only the teachings (also called 'lectures' in Masonry) for the degrees, sort of philosophical comments to degrees, explanation of their meaning. It does not describe the stories, rituals and lodge proceedings at all.

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Removal of sourced content
Why are you removing sourced content from this article. If there's incorrect information in the paragraph then point it out here and we can fix it, rather than you removing the entire thing.  APK  whisper in my ear  20:21, 26 September 2020 (UTC)

The reference to the Burns collection is redundant, since it is mentioned in the opening paragraph. The Pike information, I'm embarrassed to admit, is out of an abundance of caution at this particular moment because of the destruction of the Pike statue in D.C. in June. I can't justify removing the reference intellectually, but my concern is more practical and immediate. The building already attracts its share of anti-Masonic crazies and vandalism, but this year has been especially concerning in the wake of the statue incident. The House of the Temple officials are jittery over additional vandalism or worse, at least through the end of 2020. Removing the direct references to Pike's remains inside, at least temporarily, might partially shield it from the mob to a small extent. Your call. I won't fight you if you put it back. I frankly intended to restore it after December if the social unrest has finally calmed down. Frumious Bander (talk) 18:12, 27 September 2020 (UTC)


 * The lead is supposed to summarize the article's content hence why Burns is mentioned twice. Regarding Pike, the statue incident was months ago and I highly doubt there's some type of plan to invade the temple. Besides, Wikipedia is not censored.  APK  whisper in my ear  20:28, 27 September 2020 (UTC)