Are Freemasons from another planet?

The 13th Annual UFO Symposium was held this weekend at the Aztec, New Mexico Masonic Lodge, today's Durango Herald reported . What a g...

Cats don't go to Heaven!

This excellent essay was submitted by Bro. James C. Stewart of North Bay Lodge No. 617, in Canada. Thank you, Bro. James. Cats Don't Go ...

Happy 200th Birthday, Charles Darwin

In our never-ending quest to bring you news of anything even remotely related to monkeys, The Burning Taper invites you to participate in C...

Guest editorial: Regularity and Recognition

The following statement by Grand-Master Mason John Graves of the Grand Lodge of All England at York was released by Grand Secretary Peter Cl...

Irish town is 'badly infected with a Masonic influence'

If you happen to be in Ireland this evening, around 7:30 pm, be sure to stop by the Dromore Reformed Presbyterian Church for Rev. David McCu...

Down at the car wash: Drunk preacher in skirt flashes kids, then offers arresting officers oral sex

Did you feel an unexpected desire to be released from the clutches of Hell and stop being a Freemason on Saturday morning? He says "the...

Similarities and differences between U.S. and U.K. Freemasonry

Last week in response to Bro. Ben's article asking his readers what he should write about, I asked several general questions about what ...