vol,. IIr.i ' No.3 tNew Series) January, 1961 Published in Juruary. April, July ud October'ol.reacb vear bv the Gmnd Iadge ol tbe l'hll tDDins. Inc. at 1440 Sm Msc\eliBo. Milila. Be-stered e Smnd Class Mail Matter at the Matrla Post Oflice on Juiy 99, 1958. P1.'00'a year Subseription Rate - LUTHER, B. BEIYI,EY Editor-in-Chief Itoartl of Editors: JUAII S. ALANO, IVILLIAII QUASHA. PEDRO GII{ENEZ. EOW.TRD R Hl('Ii ESTEB.{\ }IUS..\RR,IZ. SID\EY }T. AUSTI)i EMILIO II. ASISTORES. }IACARIO C. NAYIA. SINFOROSO PADILL.{ )i n. IIELOCOI|ON JOSE DOIIIINGO ::LOnE\CIO.{ R. IL.\C.\.' Managing Eilitor Brrsiness lfan,rFer Ciretrhtion llanacer \r In this issue. GRAND MASTER'S MESSAGE p. 69 SEPARATION OF CHURCII AND p. 70 By Bt"o. Ivred,ericlt J. Keaetter A POEM: DE0ILARATION OF THF: FREE p. 71 Y/HAT IilIqp OF AN.A.i${ERICA p. 73 Bu WB. Wilbur Brucker MASONIiY AND ASTBOLOGY p. 75 By WB Berna,rdo Palma PM MASONI.GRAMS p. 76 ISIiIKAIVA: TFiE CA*VITEftO WEIO BECAME A JAPANESE *,. p.'tt By Arturo Ma. Misa GREETINGS- TO THEII "OLD IIOME p. 79 Ey'Leo A. Hatten C}IURCII POLN'ICS IN PUERTO RICO .. p. 81 By Bro. Norman S. l[.eese TIIE TROWEL .. p, 83 A SIST'ER SFEAKS p. 87 By Mrs. Maria G. Mil,lure TH}I PHILIPPINE PI.JtsLIC SCHOOT SYSTEM: 'FIILL IT S'X-lRIllVE AS A GIIEAT LIBERTARIAN RAMPART?'. p. 89 Bq Bro. Rgr.D. Driion LODGE OFtrrCERS-]FOR 19G1 ^:... .. p.. -91 .-. E arcd ?/aoto,/o TlCeooage flfirrrg $,lyrixtmus @s All with a sense of deep gratitude, we pause at this christmas season to count our blessings. whatever religious fai,th we may follow, we must all recognize that in the simple phrase, "peace on Earth, Good will ,towards Men", there lies the ideal formura for happiness for all people. Yet we invoke this gentle philosophy only at christmas time! r am sure, however, that the christmas spirit lives in the hearts of all Masons throughout the year, for the message of Masonry is that the splendor of life is to be found hidden in the heart of simplicity, humi- Iity, service, and brotherly love. when we give of ourselves and our abundance to enrich the lives of others, we are giving true expression to the teachings of Him whose birth we celebrate at Christmas time. As Masons, we aim to add to life's happiness and joy throughout the year. This is shown in our maintenance of a hospital for crip- pled children. our concept of "Frzternity" in Masonry is broad in- deed. It knows no bounds. We are taught that it is more blessed to give than to receive. Each of us should approach the christmas season with hearts tuned to the spirit of giving-the giving of our worldly goods. yes, but more important still, the giving of ourselves through the application of the Golden Rule to our daily lives. In that way we shall be giving true expression to the teaching of Him whose birth we celebrate at Christma^s time. In that spirit I extend to you and your loved ones my warmest rvishes for a MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A JOYFUL NEW YEAR. LUTHER B. BEWLEY Grand Master 69 SIPflflATION Of II]UR[I] AND STAII OR SIPAflATION OI flItIGION flNO STATI As a subject o[ controvcrsy, thc problcm shakes rhc r cry foundation of cle- mocratic ideals. Here is an intriguing accounr o[ rhe di]cmnra u'hiclr democracies face. .by BRO. FREDERICK I. KEVETTER 60l ACW tg.,ZpO t7t, Nczu I"cri /i, N. I". Orre of the strongest points of Ma- general term, modern usage limis its sonry has been the willingness to seek meaning to Christianity. This being out and recognize auth and light so, it rvould be discrirnination against rvherever {ound. It is also recognized the Christian church and would leave that a truth once found can be lost thc way open for the togethemess o[ thrtrugh violence, neglect, or obscur- Judaism and the State, Hinduism and ity. the State, Buddhism and the State, Ther.e is a vital truth that is being N{aterialism and the State, .ancl so lost through obscurity. While it is on. no one's fault-, it is still slipping Secondly, we must turlr to the Con- lrom otrr grasp. As workmdn- w6 rnust be willing to pay the price of stitution lbr our source of material. the Rights rve this honest industry to keep trurh ever in In Bill of find the open statement pertaining to religion and that all may see and be en- "Congress lightenul. the state, shall make no larv respecting establishment re- I speak concerning the Christian an oI ligion or prohibiting the free exer- Church, the Constitution the and cise thereot State. There is a slogan in which'rve sav rve believe, but its meaning is During the colonial period the obscure. The slogan is "Separation Church of England was the estab- o[ Church and State." First of all Iished church. A n'mber of free the slogan does not say which church. church people were p€rsecuted be- Some would say it means the Roman cause they did not wish to submit to Church. It this be so then so let us Church of England and to support it state. Others would say that "church" financially. After our independence is a general term. In this connection was won and the Constitution was it is importallt to note it is customarv framed, the ten amendments or Bill today to refer to the Christian church o{ Rights had to be added to the but the Judaic, Hindi or Buddhist Constitution before the colonies religion. Therefore, if. clnuch is a rvould ratify it. 70 THE CABLE TOW January, 1961 'fhc statement "Congress shall DECLARATION OF THE FREE make no law respecting an establish- _ooo-....- rnent of religion or prohibiting the lVe have no falsehood to defend, ilee exercise thereof was add- We want the facts; ecl to be sure that no one religion Our iorce, our thought, we do not spend rvould be forced upon the people and In vain attacks. that the state would not keep a man And we will never try irom worshipping as he felt he To save fair and pleasing lie. should. To be true to the Consti- The simple truth is what we ask, Lution and to Masonry we must treat Not tho ideal; all religions alike. Therefore, we We have set ourselves the noble task must join the writers of the Bill of To find the real. I{ights and use as our slogan "The If all there is, is naught but dress Separation of Religion and State." We want to know and hear our loss. This brings us to our third point: We will not willingly be fooled, the State. The State is to provide By fables nursed; orclerly and just government for all Our hearts, by earnest thought, are its citizens. The State is not to con- schoolod trol, dictate, establish, or prohibit the To bear the worst, free exercise or religion. Nor it reli- And we can stand erect and dare gion to control or dictate to the All things, all facts, that really are. Statc. Wo have no god to serve or fear, Ilay we ever reinember, while it No hell to shun, is good that the State should not con- No devil with malicious Ieer. trol religion and religion should not When life is done, (ontrol the State, let us not forget Arr endless sleep may close our eyes that God should control both. A sleep with neither dreams nor sighs. - Ed- tlote. ttre toregoin-g a.ticie-is We ha.ve no master on the land- reprinted from The New Age. November No King in air- 1960, pp. 29 & 30. In the Free f)ress, lVithout a monocle we stand December 3, 1960, pp. 22 & 24, Diokno \(anlavi writes an account of the estab- With a prayer, but lishment of the Republic of Lucbuan, Without a fear of coming night, near Cuyo, Palawan, in 1899. The petite, Wo seek the truth, we love the light. 'W'e shortlivd republic was establi'he'r bv do not bow before a guess, Don Casiano Padon, a native of Molo, Ilollo, ltho was its first and only pres- A vague unknown; ident. His purpose was to have a gov- A senseless force we do not bless ernment completely free from Spain, the In solemn tone. Philinoine reoubl;c of Aguinaldo, and When evil comes we do not the United States. All went well in curse the government until Padon decided to Or thank because it is no worse. have his "republic" build a church When cyclones rend-when lightning which vgas opoosed by the legislature blights, and the P"ople. So strong was the T'is naught but fate; opoosition that Padon his fa- fled with There is God mih' to Iloile 2116 thus, fot the second no of wrath Who smites trme. the attempt to ioin the Church and In heartless hate. tho Stato in lhe Philippines was frust- Behind the things that injure man rated. It will be recalled that .,r,hen There is no purpose, thought plan. the Malolo. or Constitution was framed in We wasto 1897, the delegates voted to have sepa- no time in useless dread, ration. In trembling fear; 71 The present lives, the past is dead We love no phantoms of the skies And we are here But living flesh, All welcome guests al' life's great With passiort's soft and soulful eyes, feast- Lips warm and fresh, We need no help from ghost or priest.