The majority of Freemasonry considers the Liberal (Continental) strand to be Irregular, and thus withhold recognition. For the Continental lodges, however, having a different approach to Freemasonry was not a reason for severing masonic ties. In 1961, an umbrella organisation, Centre de Liaison et d'Information des Puissances maçonniques Signataires de l'Appel de Strasbourg (CLIPSAS) was set up, which today provides a forum for most of these Grand Lodges and Grand Orients worldwide. Included in the list of over 70 Grand Lodges and Grand Orients are representatives of all three of the above categories, including mixed and women's organisations. The United Grand Lodge of England does not communicate with any of these jurisdictions, and expects its allies to follow suit. This creates the distinction between Anglo-American and Continental Freemasonry. COUNT 8
QSN1 Why was the Centre de Liasion et d'information des Puissances maconniques signataires de l'Appel de Strasbourg set up? ANS1 provides a forum for most of these Grand Lodges and Grand Orients worldwide QSN2 When was CLIPSAS set up? ANS2 1961 QSN3 What are two major sections of Freemasonry? ANS3 Anglo-American and Continental QSN4 What is the Continental Strand consideres to be by most of Freemasonry? ANS4 Irregular QSN5 What strand is considered to be irregular by the majority of Freemasons? ANS5 the Liberal (Continental) strand QSN6 The CLIPSAS Organization was formed in what year? ANS6 1961 QSN7 How many Grand Lodges and Grand Orients are listed in the CLIPSAS list? ANS7 70 QSN8 Does the United Grand Lodge of England communicate with any of the 70 lodges on the CLIPSAS list? ANS8 does not communicate