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2006-08-15 02:39:42 · 3 answers · asked by rogerrreed@sbcglobal.net 1 in Society & Culture Religion & Spirituality

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Not Quite. DeMolay in the USA. perhaps demole in the phillipines.

However, since you managed to get sbcnet in your id, I'll presume you are from the USA.

Not limited to Christians. Does require a belief in a Supreme Being, which in practice is often Christian, although Jews, Muslims, Buddhists, Parsees, and at least two Yezidis have been members and are welcome.

Sponsored by Freemasonic Organizations. Not exactly a Jr. Masonic Group, but some people tend to blur the lines.

7 cardinal virtues

1: Filial Love
2: Reverence for Sacred Things
3: Courtesy
4: Comradeship
5: Fidelity
6: Cleanness
7: Patriotism

Also inculcate the virtues of Fidelity and Toleration

An organization for young men between the ages of 12 and 21, founded by Frank S Land in 1919, in Kansas City MO.

It is the responsibility of the young men to run their own organization, and learn lessons of brotherhood, leadership, teamwork and responsibiltiy within a framework of the above virtues.

There is a ceremonial aspect to DeMolay including, but not limited to:

Chapter Proficiency: Opening and closing the chapter in a prescribed manner with specific words and floorwork

Initiation: Introduction to the seven cardinal virtues of a DeMolay

DeMolay Degree: Exemplification of the heroic martyrdom of Jacques DeMolay, the last grand master of the Order of the Temple, while the order was being suppressed by the king of France, Phillip IV, who basically marked the end of the Capetian rule of France, as his successors were short lived.

Flower Talk: An open talk reminding young men of the importance of mothers and of womanhood

Ceremony of Light: An inspirational open talk to inspire young men to do good and be better, even when things look dim.

There are several other ceremonies

The young men plan, organize, direct and control their activities, including parties, other social activities such as sports, self-evaluation, fund raising and all the responsibilities required to sustain a successful organization.

At the listed source, there is a contact page to find out about information in the different states, and some countries in communication with DeMolay International.

2006-08-15 02:45:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5 0

demolay is not a group for Christians. They are the young men's branch of the Masons.

They are very anti-Catholic.

2006-08-17 21:38:39 · answer #2 · answered by Mommy_to_seven 5 · 0 2

de mole is de blind animal under de ground

2006-08-15 10:03:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

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