This involves a case in MD.
I am currently involved in a small-claims dispute with a former landlord. My father is also involved in the dispute, testifying against me. Both my father and my former landlord, who are friends, are members of the Freemason fraternity.
I recently was made aware that several judges in my district are also members of this fraternity. While I am not a conspiracy theorist in any sense, I feel that since masonic code encourages Masons to commit perjury to protect one another (see below) that perhaps this might be seen as a conflict of interest.
What should I do, if anything? What can I do, if anything?
"You must conceal all the crimes of your brother Masons, except murder and treason, and these only at your own option, and should you be summoned as a witness against a brother Mason be always sure to shield him. Prevaricate [falsify], don't tell the whole truth in his case, keep his secrets, forget the most important points. It may be perjury to do this, it is true, but you're keeping your obligations, and remember if you live up to your obligation strictly, you'll be free from sin." (Edmond Ronayne, "Masonic Handbook," page 183)
I am currently involved in a small-claims dispute with a former landlord. My father is also involved in the dispute, testifying against me. Both my father and my former landlord, who are friends, are members of the Freemason fraternity.
I recently was made aware that several judges in my district are also members of this fraternity. While I am not a conspiracy theorist in any sense, I feel that since masonic code encourages Masons to commit perjury to protect one another (see below) that perhaps this might be seen as a conflict of interest.
What should I do, if anything? What can I do, if anything?
"You must conceal all the crimes of your brother Masons, except murder and treason, and these only at your own option, and should you be summoned as a witness against a brother Mason be always sure to shield him. Prevaricate [falsify], don't tell the whole truth in his case, keep his secrets, forget the most important points. It may be perjury to do this, it is true, but you're keeping your obligations, and remember if you live up to your obligation strictly, you'll be free from sin." (Edmond Ronayne, "Masonic Handbook," page 183)