Protestantism

» pink101 - Fraternity

In response to Fraternity posted by BrianTubbs:
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Heh heh heh
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I suppose if I were to explain what it's like to be a Baptist preacher in some east central Ohio town, you might have a chuckle or two at my lack of knowledge when it comes to being real.
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Masonic lodges during the revolutionary period in the American Colonies were far more than fraternal organizations. They were--truly--underground operations in which members swore an oath of secrecy on the threat of terrible consequences. It was necessary in order to move about where, sometimes, it wasn't known if your best friend would be loyal to the Brits or not. A case in point of no little Masonic importance was Aaron Burr. Masonic ritual includes lectures regarding this period of American History. Those lectures are handed down--word for word--generation after generation. Sometimes the rituals are performed in full costumery and regalia and can be excitingly colorful.
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To be Episcopalian in the American Colonies was closely associated with being a Mason. I don't have all the facts at my finger tips; but, maybe you get my point anyway.
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By the way, the LaFrenier paper itemizes a certain situation in which Washington supposedly left church before Communion was given. Do you know the auhtor's source for making such a statement about G.W.? Or does it just seem to be off the top of his head to you?
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Can you address that point?
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Is it mere legend like the Cherry Tree incident?
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-- posted by pink101