Scottsdale Lodge 43 - Free and Accepted Masons

Question 1
What is "The Presidential Bible", and who owns it?

Answer 1
The bible upon which George Washington took his oath as 1st President Of The United States, April 30th, 1789. The Presidential Bible is preserved and cared for by Saint John's Lodge, #1, New York NY

Question 2
Who were the 'Modern' Masons?

Answer 2
The 'Ancients' gave gave that name to the supporters of the original Grand Lodge of England which was formed in 1717.

Question 3

How did the competition between the Ancients and the Moderns, affect Masonry in America?

Answer 3

There was a lack of harmony between the Lodges under warrants from the Grand Lodge of "Ancients" and those which received theirs from the regular or "Moderns".

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