The Masonic Roundtable - 0574 - Masonic Anachronisms

The Masonic Roundtable - Freemasonry Today for Today's Freemasons · Oct 16, 2026 · 57m · transcript

From candlelit ritual and memorized catechisms to top hats, archaic titles, and paper dues cards, the Craft carries centuries of tradition into a world of smartphones and social media. Are these customs timeless links to our heritage, or relics that leave potential members scratching their heads? The panel will look at which anachronisms give Freemasonry its unique character, which ones may be quietly hurting our image and our ability to grow, and how lodges can tell the difference. Join us live as we ask whether it's time to change, or whether being a little out of time is exactly the point.