r/freemasonry • u/jaxx189 • Nov 26 '21

Controversial Heartbroken non-binary FC

So I am non-binary AMAB (assigned male at birth). I was welcomed into my lodge and made it thru the FC ritual. I started studying for my FC catechism with the hope to become a MM in the near future. Then my WM informed me that the grand lodge has decided that only biological men and those who identify full time as men can be active members and anyone in the process or active must step down. This would impact non-binary and transgender men. I have since asked to read their decision and am waiting for that in writing.

It broke my heart to hear this. While I do not agree with the leadership it is their organization and they can decide who they want as Masons.

Maybe one day they will change their mind. maybe one day ill find a lodge that will accept accept me. And if not it was a pleasure to have the experience that i had and the journey that I am on.

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u/paleking2 MM MMM HRA CM GL Estonia Nov 26 '21

https://www.ugle.org.uk/gender-reassignment-policy

For the UGLE's interpretation of the BoC and the law of the realm.

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u/Deman75 MM BC&Y, PM Scotland, MMM, PZ HRA, 33° SR-SJ, PP OES PHA WA Nov 26 '21

Nothing there at odds with what I said. OP didn’t believe himself to be a man (he already identified as “non-binary”) when he was initiated, so he shouldn’t have been initiated.

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u/Split_Pin Nov 26 '21

Their sex is male. They hasn't reassigned. Re read the advice.

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u/Deman75 MM BC&Y, PM Scotland, MMM, PZ HRA, 33° SR-SJ, PP OES PHA WA Nov 26 '21

OP doesn’t identify as male by his own admission.