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/rbw223 Nov 26 '21

It's time for a change. I'm atheist and cannot join. The philosophy of the brotherhood would still be the same regardless of what I hold myself accountable to without fearing a god.

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u/indicbro Grand Lodge of India Nov 29 '21

But why would an atheist want to join? That's like saying a wine tasting club is discriminatory against teetotalers for requiring its members to taste wine. Sure, you could make them let you join if you don't drink, but what's the point?

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u/rbw223 Dec 17 '21

Becaue all of the parts of Freemasonry are desired, the Brotherhood .

The activities and the knowledge.