The American Doctrine

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Name
The American Doctrine.pdf
Speaker
Mt. Wor. Stewart Wilson Miner
Presented
Virginia Research Lodge No. 1777
Date Presented
03/21/1992
Category
Grand Lodges
Keywords
Grand Lodge History;#Structure of Masonry
Spreading
96
Pages
17
Summary
The concept of a Grand Lodge having sovereign jurisdiction of all Lodges that fall within their prescribed territory is known as "The American Doctrine". The author provides detailed examples of exceptions to the doctrine, as well as conflicts between different Grand Lodges over several issues. It concludes with an analysis of the current state of recognition of Prince Hall Grand Lodges in America.