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 www.easternstar.org
The
Order of the Eastern Star is a
fraternal organization
that both men and women can join. It was established in 1850 by
Rob Morris
from
Boston, Massachusetts,
who had been an official with the
Freemasons.
It is based on teachings from the
Bible,
but is open to people of
all theistic beliefs. It has approximately 10,000 chapters in 20
countries and approximately 500,000 members under its General
Grand Chapter. Members of the Order are aged 18 and older; men
must be Master Masons and women must have specific relationships
with Masons. Originally, a woman would have to be the daughter,
widow, wife, sister, or mother of a master Mason, but the Order
now allows other relatives as well as allowing
Job's Daughters
and
Rainbow Girls.
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