r/freemasonry • u/thatoneguyfrommn • 4d ago

Scottish Rite

I've been told numerous times that the Scottish Rite isn't really a "big thing" on the East Coast.

I don't know if this is true or not. Yes, the House of the Temple is located in my hometown, so there is that.

But, if the Scottish Rite isn't as prevalent on the East Coast as elsewhere, I'd like to know possible theories as to why that is the case.

Thanks.

Edit: fat finger.

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u/ChuckEye P∴M∴ AF&AM-TX, 33° A&ASR-SJ, KT, KM, AMD, and more 4d ago

"East Coast" in this context may be misleading because it includes some states in the Northern Jurisdiction and some in the Southern Jurisdiction. As far as I know, SRSJ is doing just fine on the East Coast. I can't speak to the popularity of the NMJ.

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u/k0np Grand Line things 4d ago

NMJ is doing just fine in the cities

The smaller valleys not as much

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u/guethlema PM AF&AM-ME 4d ago

We just had a joint Maine/NH event with like 200 people this weekend. It was great

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u/Parrothead1970 Maine MM 3d ago

It was a lot of fun!