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Wood County Lodge Includes Three Faiths in Ceremony

Pictured L to R: Bashir Handous, Joseph Edens, WB David Browning, RWB Robert Rill, Jr., Ron Sayre

A line from the Entered Apprentice Degree, the first degree in Masonry, is “… Freemasonry unites men of every country, sect, and opinion”. On December 12, 2009, Wood County Lodge #112 Free and Accepted Masons of Ohio demonstrated that truth by conferring the sublime degree of Master Mason on three young men of different faiths. Each was obligated on the Holy book of their respective faith. One was obligated on the Bible, one on the Quran, and one on the Tanakh which is the Jewish Holy book.

Over the past several years Wood County Lodge has welcomed a variety of new members. Some are college students, some are area residents others are Masons who have moved into the area. Although they vary in terms of age, profession, faith, and ethnicity, they share with all of us a steadfast belief that it is indeed good and pleasant for Brethren to dwell together in Unity. It is important, especially now, for us to look beyond our superficial differences and embrace the larger Truth: the brotherhood of mankind under the fatherhood of one almighty God.

“We have realized our diversity is increasing. When these three particular men petitioned the Lodge at almost the same time, it seemed appropriate to demonstrate the principle tenet of brotherhood by conferring the sublime degree for each of them on the same day. It didn’t surprise us that all three candidates and the brethren of the Lodge were in complete agreement,” said David Browning, Master of the Lodge.

Conferring these three back-to-back degrees made for a long but truly delightful day of Masonry. Wood County Lodge is delighted to have these new members and the diversity they bring with them.

Wood County Lodge #112 Officers 2010
Front Row L to R: Rick Crow, John Winters, David Browning, Larry Smith, Bot Reider
Back Row L to R: Dennis Sharninghouse, Neil Harrison, Gary Seemann, Bill Newsted, Keven Ellenberg

Not Pictured: Tim Weaver, Bill Mandlebaum, Tim Gribble

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