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Introduction to Ink of Integrity

This blog, Ink of Integrity, is a companion media source to already existing podcasts (see http://modernmoralitymedia.com).  

Modern Morality was our first endeavor. The original focus for it was to have discussions around morality, how the standards and definitions of morality were formed, have changed, and are currently trending in today's world. It was fun, could be serious at times, and was our novice, first attempt at podcasting and we learned a lot about the production and publication process(es). Feedback from our listeners led us to spin off a more narrowly focused series named Rites and Wrongs. Some of our backgrounds and that of many of our followers include being Freemasons. R&W is an attempt to explore the significance of morality in the Masonic Fraternity (Rites, good intentions) and how it was employed, abused, leveraged, and sanctified by its Brethren (and the potential "Wrongs" in its interpretation). It would be an honor if you chose to subscribe to either, or both. If you do, please offer feedback and I hope you enjoy the experience. 

So, why the name "Ink of Integrity"? Well, simply because this is the written (Ink) format to compliment continued discussion, examples, and journaling on the topic of Morality. Integrity is defined as the "steadfast adherence to a strict moral or ethical code". Hence this is the "Ink of Integrity". We hope that opinions and discussions that result from this Blog's posts will inform and become the basis of lots of ongoing, HEALTHY debate on the subject of Morality. 

Additionally, I'm working on a personal pet project that is related but more specifically with my Masonic Brethren in mind. I've named it SquareShare. You can find out more information about it as well as register (for free) and login at https://www.squareshare.org. Most of my professional career has been in the Information Technology field. I am applying the skills and experience those roles have afforded me to create a new content management and collaboration portal to facilitate communications, resources repositories, and social interaction for Masons.  Please check it out. The more use it gets and feedback I receive, the better we can customize the services and make the user experience a positive one. I very much want it to benefit individual Brethren as well as enhance the fraternal experience across all jurisdictions.  

For Facebook fans, Modern Morality also has a presence there... fb link for Modern Morality

Thank you for considering these media choices. I hope that you will read and listen but also give feedback and interactively engage in the 'discussions'.  

Sincerely, 

Johnny



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