What may have been some of the reasons behind the exit of the National Grand Lodge from Prince Hall Freemasonry?
Many Prince Hall Grand Lodges decided to merge with the Compact Grand Lodges of their respective jurisdictions. The reason why was that the National Grand Lodge was a creature totally foreign of the Ancient Charges and basic Masonic law. Few could comprehend the Masonic justification of having a Grand Lodge over a Grand Lodge. The jurisdictions got real tired of supporting the NGL financially and having to take orders from the leadership. The NGL was set up for reasons of harmony, but to only create enemies amongst Prince Hall Brethren when the leaders started setting up lodges and Grand Lodges where there were Prince Hall Grand Lodges already established.
