But it still remains the doctrine of your GL, regardless who did or did not read it.
Gee, that's strange. Mine says it's optional and therefore up to the individual lodges. Optional materials are hardly "doctrine." I think you misunderstand the purpose of the booklet, and therefore accord too much weight to it. No doubt you're guilty of having done the same thing in regard to LSME booklets from other jurisdictions as well. But then, I knew that already.
Makes him look less knowledgeable than you are
Actually, this comment shows your own lack of knowledge, to make such comments about someone you never met. This guy's been around, is in his late 70's, 50+ year Mason, as past DDGM has naturally been to an abundance of lodges and degree work. If this guy didn't know about it, you can bet, it's just not that popular or very much in use. Probably has to do with that optional thing.
I'll let you know when I get one.
I'll put in a word for you, that really oughtta help.
It'll be interesting to see how the AR matches up to the LSME.
Well, that really
should be interesting. Especially since we already know that Ahiman Rezon is is a cut above "optional." Fact is, Code and Constitution are Masonic law here (see Code, sec. 6).
I've received full training and ritual documentation from about a dozen GL's, just by asking.
Guess you'll have to try to sell that one to someone who doesn't know any better. Especially the part about the ritual.
The next time we discuss the 'secrets' of Masonry, my guess is that the SC GL LSME will be part of that discussion, as it's obviously treated as one by the GL, and yourself, apparently.
Oh, I'd say that will be an interesting discussion for sure--especially when you start trying to sell the idea that the LSME enjoys a status that puts it on a par with monitor and ritual. When that happens, I'll be pointing you to page three, point 4 of "The Plan in Brief," which states "The plan is optional with the Lodges." Any plans you may have had, of trying to sell this booklet in the same manner you've tried to sell those from other jurisdictions, are
already out the window. Take due notice thereof, and govern yourself accordingly.