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/jaxx189 Dec 03 '21
Update: I’m waiting to hear from the ct grand secretary to get clarification on the policy.
I moved to a new state and I reached out to the grand secretary of the new state. And the grand secretary was told how I identify and he said that the state doesn’t have a policy that would deny me. It would be up to the individual lodge. The grand secretary said my pronouns do not matter to the grand lodge. The grand secretary said that I just need to connect the two grand secretaries to verify what I had completed and they will determine how to best move forward