Science, Technology and Wisdom

Freemasonry, by its oldest definition is a Peculiar System of Morality. Thus, as Masons, we have certain moral obligations to humanity that go beyond those of the common man. For far too long we have shrugged off this heavy burden and responsibility and instead chose to focus on Free-Masonry itself as if it were something of value in and of itself. A Freemasonry devoid of meaning followed through with by purposeful action is without value to anyone!

Today we must re-ignite the flames of intellect and begin to ask ourselves the most difficult and challenging questions that face all of humanity. Science and technology have opened Pandora’s Box with the forces of unbridled reason. The moral implications of these actions go unquestioned. It is no longer a question of “can we” but “should we” pursue knowledge in every direction? Do we have the wisdom necessary to utilize the many discoveries of science and technology for the betterment of humanity, or are we doomed to be destroyed or enslaved by our own creations?

Nanobots, Genetic Engineering, Mapping the Brain, are just a few of the issues that we must open for discussion and debate in our lodges. For instance, nanobots could be used to cure heart disease or attack cancerous cells, but they could also be unleashed as a lethal, and potentially uncontrollable, weapon destroying all life on planet Earth. Should we continue to pursue nanobot technology? What are the moral implications of this? Do we, as human beings, have the wisdom to control this technology?

Both Science and Reason found their first welcoming home in the Masonic Lodges of the eighteenth century. Free-Masons helped to unleash the Light of Reason against the darkness of superstition in the hope that enlightenment would free mankind to rise to its full potential. Reason, however, must be tempered with Wisdom, and like anything else, when taken to the extreme it ceases to serve as a tool, and instead becomes a god.

The Grand Orient believes that these issues should be openly debated in a public forum so that the people of the world may have a better understanding of both the positive and potentially dangerous consequences of our rapidly advancing technology.

Grand Masonic Orient of Ireland Formed

Historical Event - First liberal and adogmatic Masonic lodge consecrated in Killarney

Lodge Tricolour Masonic Lodge No. 1 has been founded and consecrated with the help of the Grand Orient de France on the 25th of September 2010 in Killarney.

In attendence were Mr. Philippe Bodhuin, a member of the Grand Council of the Grand Orient of France accompanied by his wardens officiating at the inaugural ceremony.  Visitors from the Grand Orient lodges of the United Kingdom, Germany, and the Droit Humain were in attendence.

The Grand Orient of Ireland was started by progressive Masons that had many ideological and Masonic objections to the established conservative institution of GL of Ireland. They found themselves more ideologically and philosophically aligned with the Traditional Cosmopolitan system of the Grand Orient of France. After forming a new Grand Orient they approached the Grand Orient of France for recognition and a treaty of amity. This was granted and the Grand Orient of France gave them Patents for the various Rites and degrees of Traditional Cosmopolitan Freemasonry.


The new lodge is the most multicultural and multilingual lodge in Ireland and puts an emphasis on the support of art and culture.
The future of Irish Masonry will be built through diversity, tolerance and understanding. It is much like modern Ireland itself with a growing diversity of cultures and people all working together to form one great union.

The new Grand Masonic Orient of Ireland will be working closely with the Grand Orient of the United States of America. A meeting between officials from both organizations is scheduled to take place in Atlanta on November 20, 2010.

For more information about the new Grand Masonic Orient of Ireland o to their web site at http://www.grandorientofireland.com/.

The Revolutionary Brotherhood

Freemasonry is what brought us together as a nation in 1776. In times like these, where America has become increasingly polarized by Left vs. Right, it is our solemn duty to come to the aid of Lady Liberty once again.

The Grand Orient of the United States is a radical departure from the old-fashioned social club Freemasonry of the last fifty years, and a return to the Revolutionary Brotherhood of the Founding Fathers of our country.