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Posted: 9/22/2011 11:48:55 AM EDT
We have gotten a lot of folks looking for info. i figure it's time we start and FAQ of information and links....
What IS Freemasonry..... Freemasonry is the world's oldest and largest Fraternity. Its history and tradition date to antiquity. Its singular purpose is to make good men better. Its bonds of friendship, compassion and brotherly love have survived even the most devise political, military and religious conflicts through the centuries. Freemasonry is neither a forum nor a place for worship. Instead, it is a friend of all religions which are based on the belief in one God. Masonry is a philosophy based on universal brotherhood. It uses lessons based in the holy bible to teach lessons of morality and brotherly love. By promoting the concepts of Faith, Hope, and Charity we strive to make men better and the world a better place for all. What Freemasonry IS NOT.... Masonry is NOT a religion. We will not get you to heaven nor will require you to be of a specific religion or sect. Men of all faith's are welcome. Requirements for admission.... These vary slightly from state to state but in general you must be a man, of legal age <21 in most areas>, and believe in a supreme power <or god>. Who or what God is, is up to your personal faith. How To Join.... If you know where your local lodge is simply stop by. The meeting times are generally posted on the door. Stop in and say hello. If you can not find you local lodge you can google the "grand lodge" of your state. They can put you in contact with someone locally that can assist you. What is a Lodge.... Simply put, it the building where we meet. Different Types of Lodges<Masonry>... There are several different types of lodges. Some are accepted within traditional masonry and some are not... Blue Lodges.... the traditional lodges of most states grand lodge Prince Hall...... Traditionally known as African or Black lodges, they typically serve the black community. Not recognized by some states. Universal Lodges... these are generally not recognized by most states as the allow women. The following are masonic organizations, separate from the lodges but require members to be Master Masons in good standing... Scottish Rite.... A masonic organization that confers additional degrees and education York Rite...... A masonic organization that confers additional degrees and education, The york rite is also uniquely Christian in nature Shrine......... Generally reffered to as the country club for masons, the shrine is about fun and charity. if anyone has anything to add or correct let me know via IM. i am going to keep this locked and tacked to avoid confusion. |
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The purpose of fighting is to win. There is no possible victory in
defense. The sword is more important than the shield, and skill is more important than either. The final weapon is the brain. All else is supplemental. |
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The purpose of fighting is to win. There is no possible victory in
defense. The sword is more important than the shield, and skill is more important than either. The final weapon is the brain. All else is supplemental. |
Originally Posted By The_Beer_Slayer:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iiisiJ5wIIw&feature=results_video&playnext=1&list=PLAFA70195D3C76C0A That's a good one, Brother. Posted that on my FB page. |
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Originally Posted By The_Beer_Slayer:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iiisiJ5wIIw&feature=results_video&playnext=1&list=PLAFA70195D3C76C0A We added that to our Lodges FB page as well. |
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Better to be known as a smart-ass than a dumb one.
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guys feel free to add anything you think worthy to this thread
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The purpose of fighting is to win. There is no possible victory in
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edited to remove my dumb question.
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ive been interested for a while i have a guy at my job that is a freemason , what kind of person would join and why ?i find the history of freemasons really interesting
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Originally Posted By Jason631:
ive been interested for a while i have a guy at my job that is a freemason , what kind of person would join and why ?i find the history of freemasons really interesting we come from all walks of life and join for various reasons. that's a really hard question to answer. |
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The purpose of fighting is to win. There is no possible victory in
defense. The sword is more important than the shield, and skill is more important than either. The final weapon is the brain. All else is supplemental. |
Originally Posted By The_Beer_Slayer:
Originally Posted By Jason631:
ive been interested for a while i have a guy at my job that is a freemason , what kind of person would join and why ?i find the history of freemasons really interesting we come from all walks of life and join for various reasons. that's a really hard question to answer. Understandable but why would someone join if they don't know what it is all about , join to be a better person ? Join to understand things ? I always feel like talking to my co-worker about this but me and him are always pretty busy at work |
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Originally Posted By Jason631:
Originally Posted By The_Beer_Slayer:
Originally Posted By Jason631:
ive been interested for a while i have a guy at my job that is a freemason , what kind of person would join and why ?i find the history of freemasons really interesting we come from all walks of life and join for various reasons. that's a really hard question to answer. Understandable but why would someone join if they don't know what it is all about , join to be a better person ? Join to understand things ? I always feel like talking to my co-worker about this but me and him are always pretty busy at work lodges are about brotherhood and fellowship. masonry is about growing yourself and learning to be a better person and member of society. there is a bit more but that is the basics. masonry is not the rotary or elks club, it's a lifetime commitment to be there to support your brothers no matter what. it's not for everyone, but it's one of the best things i have done. |
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The purpose of fighting is to win. There is no possible victory in
defense. The sword is more important than the shield, and skill is more important than either. The final weapon is the brain. All else is supplemental. |
Originally Posted By The_Beer_Slayer:
Originally Posted By Jason631:
Originally Posted By The_Beer_Slayer:
Originally Posted By Jason631:
ive been interested for a while i have a guy at my job that is a freemason , what kind of person would join and why ?i find the history of freemasons really interesting we come from all walks of life and join for various reasons. that's a really hard question to answer. Understandable but why would someone join if they don't know what it is all about , join to be a better person ? Join to understand things ? I always feel like talking to my co-worker about this but me and him are always pretty busy at work lodges are about brotherhood and fellowship. masonry is about growing yourself and learning to be a better person and member of society. there is a bit more but that is the basics. masonry is not the rotary or elks club, it's a lifetime commitment to be there to support your brothers no matter what. it's not for everyone, but it's one of the best things i have done. Same here! So mote it be! AMEN brother!!! A worldwide brotherhood! It also teaches valuable lessons in life. PS The video is now marked 'Private'. So, I can't see it. |
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Volume of sacred law list.... gives a good list of generally accepted religious beliefs...
http://bessel.org/vsllist.htm |
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The purpose of fighting is to win. There is no possible victory in
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This may help those curious better understand Freemasonry. It also helps to answer the question, "What do Masons do?".
Because I am a Freemason …. … I believe that freedom of religion is an inalienable human right and tolerance an indispensable trait of human character. Therefore, I will stand in my lodge with Brothers of all faiths, and respect their belief, as they respect mine, and I will demonstrate the spirit of Brotherhood in all aspects of my life. … I know that education and the rational use of the mind are the keys to facing the problems of humanity. Therefore, I will bring my questions and ideas to my lodge, and strive to advance the growth of my mind alongside my Brothers. … I know that the rich tradition of Freemasonry and its framework of ritual are important platforms for growth and learning. Therefore, I vow to stand upon these platforms to improve myself as a human being, and I vow to help in the mission of the Craft to provide tools, atmosphere, challenges and motivation to help each Brother do the same. … I know that charity is the distinguishing human virtue, and that personal community service is the best demonstration of one’s commitment to humanity. I acknowledge that words without deeds are meaningless, and I vow to work with my Lodge to provide service to the community, and to promote charity, friendship, morality, harmony, integrity, fidelity and love. … I know that my obligation to community extends beyond my local sphere and is partially fulfilled in my patriotism- love of my country, obedience to its laws and celebration of the freedoms and opportunities it symbolizes. … I know that leadership is best demonstrated by commitment to serving others. I will therefore participate in, and help work at improving individual leadership skills, while serving the Brothers of my lodge to the best of my ability. … I know that friendship, fidelity and family are the foundations of a well-lived life. I therefore vow to be a faithful friend to my Brothers, while expecting my lodge to respect my personal obligations, and to treat family as though my family were their own. … I know that the last great lesson of Freemasonry – the value of personal integrity and the sanctity of one’s word – is a lesson for all people in all times. I therefore vow to be a man of my word. … I know that Freemasonry’s power is best exercised when its Light is shared with the world at large. I therefore vow to bring the best of myself to my lodge, in order that my growth might be fostered and nurtured, and to present myself to the world as a working Freemason, on the path to building a more perfect temple. Because I am a Freemason, these values and aspirations are the guideposts for my progress through life. |
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Been trying to join forever, havent been in a place for more than 6 months till recently. Can anyone help me out and point me in the right direction. :)
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Originally Posted By GEEKAY79:
Been trying to join forever, havent been in a place for more than 6 months till recently. Can anyone help me out and point me in the right direction. :) Arizona Lodge Locator |
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https://www.facebook.com/notes/masonic-vibes/how-does-a-man-become-a-freemason/10151003190998716
Some men are surprised that no one has ever asked them to become a Mason. They may even feel that the Masons in their town don't think they are "good enough" to join. But it doesn't work that way. For hundreds of years, Masons have been forbidden to ask others to join the fraternity. We can talk to friends about Freemasonry. We can tell them about what Freemasonry does. We can tell them why we enjoy it. But we can't ask, much less pressure, anyone to join. There's a good reason for that. It isn't that we're trying to be exclusive. But becoming a Mason is a very serious thing. Joining Freemasonry is making a permanent life commitment to live in certain ways. We've listed most of them above –– to live with honor and integrity, to be willing to share with and care about others, to trust each other, and to place ultimate trust in God. No one should be "talked into" making such a decision. So, when a man decides he wants to be a Freemasonry Mason, he asks a Mason for a petition or application. He fills it out and gives it to the Mason, and that Mason takes it to the local lodge. The Master of the lodge will appoint a committee to visit with the man and his family, find out a little about him and why he wants to become a member of the Masons, tell him and his family about Freeasonry, and answer their questions. The committee reports to the lodge, and the lodge votes on the petition. If the vote is affirmative –– and it usually is –– the lodge will contact the man to set the date for the Entered Apprentice Degree. When the person has completed all three degrees, he is a Master Mason and a full member of the Freemasonry fraternity. |
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The purpose of fighting is to win. There is no possible victory in
defense. The sword is more important than the shield, and skill is more important than either. The final weapon is the brain. All else is supplemental. |
I find it interesting that the "approved" faiths for Masonry (is that correct?) are so broad. I have a question, though- Agnosticism is not allowed? I mean, it's not a definite belief in a higher/supreme power, but it's not the denial of such a power, either.
What I'm getting from some of these questions/answers is that Freemasons are more about brotherhood and community than they are about faith, and in that line of thinking I'm interested in what the response will be. Always found Masonry to be interesting, but never seriously attempted to try it since I don't think I would qualify on the religion thing. |
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a true agnostic would not qualify as we require a BELIEF in diety. as an agnostic would technically not have that belief it is a no-go. Our obligations are taken before God and the lodge. if you have no direct belief in "God" your obligation would be meaningless.
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The purpose of fighting is to win. There is no possible victory in
defense. The sword is more important than the shield, and skill is more important than either. The final weapon is the brain. All else is supplemental. |
I've kicked this around for a several years, recent events in my life, and society in general have helped me decide now is the right time to join.
The local lodge meets next Tuesday at 1930. I do not know any masons in the local lodge, but have a friend who is a member in a different lodge. Would it be best to just show up at my local lodge, call first, or meet with my friend and seek membership through him? I would prefer to work with people local to me, and minimize travel. I'm not sure how active my friend is in his lodge. |
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Originally Posted By Woodsrider:
I've kicked this around for a several years, recent events in my life, and society in general have helped me decide now is the right time to join. The local lodge meets next Tuesday at 1930. I do not know any masons in the local lodge, but have a friend who is a member in a different lodge. Would it be best to just show up at my local lodge, call first, or meet with my friend and seek membership through him? I would prefer to work with people local to me, and minimize travel. I'm not sure how active my friend is in his lodge. What I did was contact the lodge through their website & requested a petition. |
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Aude, Vide, Tace
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Originally Posted By enigma1:
Originally Posted By Woodsrider:
I've kicked this around for a several years, recent events in my life, and society in general have helped me decide now is the right time to join. The local lodge meets next Tuesday at 1930. I do not know any masons in the local lodge, but have a friend who is a member in a different lodge. Would it be best to just show up at my local lodge, call first, or meet with my friend and seek membership through him? I would prefer to work with people local to me, and minimize travel. I'm not sure how active my friend is in his lodge. What I did was contact the lodge through their website & requested a petition. Our lodge doesn't have a website. Not even a FB page. |
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you can do either. i have a few friends that wanted to come into my lodge because they new me and would have a freindly face there with them. either way your local lodge should welcome you in and answer any questions. one thing to consider is it is MUCH easier to attend lodge and work on your lessons locally.
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The purpose of fighting is to win. There is no possible victory in
defense. The sword is more important than the shield, and skill is more important than either. The final weapon is the brain. All else is supplemental. |
Well, I did it. I showed up with my petition filled out on Tuesday night. There were very few folks there and all were older than me. I was welcomed in and they answered the few questions I had before sending me home to wait for a phone call to meet with the investigating committee. Being the holidays, and that they said they have had 6 other petitions this month, I don't expect to hear from anyone before the first of the year.
Two of the references on my petition are MM from another lodge, one of which wants to change lodges if my petition is accepted. Now I wait... |
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Congrats, may this be the 1st. of many steps in your journey.
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Aude, Vide, Tace
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Meeting tomorrow night with the investigating committee. I'm anxious to get this ball rolling.
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Originally Posted By Woodsrider:
Meeting tomorrow night with the investigating committee. I'm anxious to get this ball rolling. just remember we have been around a LONG time, we don't do things quickly or in a rush. the best things in life take time to achieve. |
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The purpose of fighting is to win. There is no possible victory in
defense. The sword is more important than the shield, and skill is more important than either. The final weapon is the brain. All else is supplemental. |
Understood. Like I said earlier, there were a few others that petitioned the lodge last month besides me. I'm sure they have their hands full right now, and the next lodge meeting is the 22nd. I'm guessing they are trying to get through as many of the investigations as possible before the meeting. I don't expect my petition to be voted on until next month.
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February 2nd, myself and 4 others (whom I've never met) are beginning our journey. I'm told that it's a big deal to have this many petitions at once, and the lodge is planning for a rather big deal, with people coming in from all over the district.
While I still don't know what to expect, and my MM friends will not clue me, I feel that there is no better time to be surrounding myself with like minded people. I'm excited. My suit is cleaned, and upon the advice of others, I have clean underwear set aside Seriously though, over the past 5 years I have felt a calling, for lack of better words. I know it sounds dorky, but something has been drawing me to this point, and the only thing I can pin it to is moral values and patriotism. |
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What about the financial end of things? Are Dues pretty reasonable? Do you have to pay every time you get a new degree?
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Originally Posted By captbly:
What about the financial end of things? Are Dues pretty reasonable? Do you have to pay every time you get a new degree? Fees vary based on the jurisdiction and even the lodge. I belong to two lodges. Degree fees in one lodge is $300, the other is $200. Our bylaws are worded so that the degree fees are due for the first degree and no fees for the 2nd and 3rd degrees. Dues vary as well. One lodge is $125 plus Grand Lodge per capita (currently $25). The other is $75 plus Grand Lodge Per capita plus Masonic Temple Association per capita (currently $25). My FIL's lodge in WY only has dues of $85 a year iirc. Dues can add up if you join appendant bodies. I think Scottish Rite is currently $300 to go through the degrees. Annual dues are currently $95 in my jurisdiction. Not sure where York Rite or Shriners are on dues. |
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What has membership been like? Do you find your ranks growing, remaining stable or dropping.
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Originally Posted By CNS_Hit:
What has membership been like? Do you find your ranks growing, remaining stable or dropping. Utah has been seeing growth for the last several years. Not huge numbers but steady growth. |
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To Be One, Ask One!
www.christopherdiehl19.org Have questions about the Freemasons? IM/E-mail me! |
Originally Posted By CNS_Hit:
What has membership been like? Do you find your ranks growing, remaining stable or dropping. comes in spurts here. we get a big influx and then a dry spell. Seems like the worse things get socially and in the economy the more interest we get from people. |
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The purpose of fighting is to win. There is no possible victory in
defense. The sword is more important than the shield, and skill is more important than either. The final weapon is the brain. All else is supplemental. |
Let's remember there's also Order of the Eastern Star (OES) recognized as widely as the Scottish and York Rites, in which female family members of Masons are allowed to become a part of Freemasonry. Like the Rites, I believe male members of OES must start off in the Blue Lodge.
Freemasonry is not a cult and it's not Mensa. It's just a bunch of normal people getting together to form a network of support through old fashioned American values. Their ambiance varies from Lodge to Lodge, town to town; if you don't feel at home in one, there's a good chance you may feel very comfortable in another. Some require formal attire and some don't. If you're one of those crazy people believing "they" run the world from seats of poignant evil or are synonymous with "Illuminati", you will be greatly disappointed. It may be a fit if you want to be in a fraternity, but the esoteric side is not the glamourous mystery portrayed on TV and you won't become a charged as empowered ruler of the masses, but rather, you'd become part OF the masses. |
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I'm surprised that some of the religious texts approved are from religions which don't have a diety.
As an atheist, but a follower of the Dalai Lama and much of Confucianism- it's too bad I am missing out... I feel a fraternity like this is exactly what is lacking in my life. |
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Originally Posted By Skrutinizr:
I'm surprised that some of the religious texts approved are from religions which don't have a diety. As an atheist, but a follower of the Dalai Lama and much of Confucianism- it's too bad I am missing out... I feel a fraternity like this is exactly what is lacking in my life. that is one thing that has surprised me as well. |
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The purpose of fighting is to win. There is no possible victory in
defense. The sword is more important than the shield, and skill is more important than either. The final weapon is the brain. All else is supplemental. |
Originally Posted By The_Beer_Slayer:
Originally Posted By Skrutinizr:
I'm surprised that some of the religious texts approved are from religions which don't have a diety. As an atheist, but a follower of the Dalai Lama and much of Confucianism- it's too bad I am missing out... I feel a fraternity like this is exactly what is lacking in my life. that is one thing that has surprised me as well. Would you say that someone who doesn't believe in a diety, but is spiritual in nature and studied in the ways of religion would still be unable to meet the requirement? I believe that sprituality is a "higher power" but don't believe it manifests in a diety or am I splitting hairs? |
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Originally Posted By Skrutinizr:
Originally Posted By The_Beer_Slayer:
Originally Posted By Skrutinizr:
I'm surprised that some of the religious texts approved are from religions which don't have a diety. As an atheist, but a follower of the Dalai Lama and much of Confucianism- it's too bad I am missing out... I feel a fraternity like this is exactly what is lacking in my life. that is one thing that has surprised me as well. Would you say that someone who doesn't believe in a diety, but is spiritual in nature and studied in the ways of religion would still be unable to meet the requirement? I believe that sprituality is a "higher power" but don't believe it manifests in a diety or am I splitting hairs? Our rules require that you have a belief in a Supreme Being. Would you swear an oath by this higher power and consider it binding upon you by the higher power? |
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To Be One, Ask One!
www.christopherdiehl19.org Have questions about the Freemasons? IM/E-mail me! |
Originally Posted By Skrutinizr:
Originally Posted By The_Beer_Slayer:
Originally Posted By Skrutinizr:
I'm surprised that some of the religious texts approved are from religions which don't have a diety. As an atheist, but a follower of the Dalai Lama and much of Confucianism- it's too bad I am missing out... I feel a fraternity like this is exactly what is lacking in my life. that is one thing that has surprised me as well. Would you say that someone who doesn't believe in a diety, but is spiritual in nature and studied in the ways of religion would still be unable to meet the requirement? I believe that sprituality is a "higher power" but don't believe it manifests in a diety or am I splitting hairs? Freemasonry has its lodges throughout the free world. You'll find Masons meeting in almost every town and village and - except where repressive governments make their existence difficult - they're readily found. None of these lodges was ever organized as a result of any type of 'missionary' work: they came into existence because a group of Masons wanted to share the friendship and fraternity with others in the area. What is SO often misunderstood is a simple fact: there are few but important requirements to become a Freemason! While they are stated in slightly different words in various jurisdictions (and a few jurisdictions may have one or two requirements beyond these), they basically are as follows: Being a man, freeborn, of good repute and well-recommended; A belief in a Supreme Being; Ability to support one's self and family; Of lawful age; and Come to Freemasonry of their "own free will and accord". http://www.masonicinfo.com/member.htm |
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The purpose of fighting is to win. There is no possible victory in
defense. The sword is more important than the shield, and skill is more important than either. The final weapon is the brain. All else is supplemental. |
I am being raise to Entered Apprentice Monday, 05/13/2013 in the Gardendale, AL Lodge. Thanks to The Beer Slayer and BCauzy!
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Originally Posted By Snuffy2202:
I am being raise to Entered Apprentice Monday, 05/13/2013 in the Gardendale, AL Lodge. Thanks to The Beer Slayer and BCauzy! i will be there! congrats my soon to be brother |
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"Raised".
Thanks! I look forward to being a brother. |
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Originally Posted By Snuffy2202:
"Raised". Thanks! I look forward to being a brother. actually you will be "entered" raised comes later |
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Thanks. Much to learn.
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I was passed to fellow craft on 06/24/2013. I am scheduled to return the lesson on 07/23/2013.
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Originally Posted By Snuffy2202:
I was passed to fellow craft on 06/24/2013. I am scheduled to return the lesson on 07/23/2013. brother i know your excited but i urge you to slow down and study what your being taught. you are missing a lot. memory work does not make you a mason. |
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The purpose of fighting is to win. There is no possible victory in
defense. The sword is more important than the shield, and skill is more important than either. The final weapon is the brain. All else is supplemental. |
Originally Posted By The_Beer_Slayer:
Originally Posted By Snuffy2202:
I was passed to fellow craft on 06/24/2013. I am scheduled to return the lesson on 07/23/2013. brother i know your excited but i urge you to slow down and study what your being taught. you are missing a lot. memory work does not make you a mason. There seems to be a pattern in my lodge to hurry people through the degrees. I was passed to FC within a month of EA, and got a sign of disgust from my coach because I wasn't ready to take my FC degree before the lodge went dark for the summer months. I would have had to have everything learned in 6 weeks to make that, including a week that I was in Japan on business. |
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Originally Posted By Woodsrider:
Originally Posted By The_Beer_Slayer:
Originally Posted By Snuffy2202:
I was passed to fellow craft on 06/24/2013. I am scheduled to return the lesson on 07/23/2013. brother i know your excited but i urge you to slow down and study what your being taught. you are missing a lot. memory work does not make you a mason. There seems to be a pattern in my lodge to hurry people through the degrees. I was passed to FC within a month of EA, and got a sign of disgust from my coach because I wasn't ready to take my FC degree before the lodge went dark for the summer months. I would have had to have everything learned in 6 weeks to make that, including a week that I was in Japan on business. i agree. it cheats the men coming in and it seriously cheapens the meaning of MM and hurts the fraternity in the long run. we are becoming more like the civitan club with funny rituals than what we are supposed to be. |
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The purpose of fighting is to win. There is no possible victory in
defense. The sword is more important than the shield, and skill is more important than either. The final weapon is the brain. All else is supplemental. |
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The purpose of fighting is to win. There is no possible victory in
defense. The sword is more important than the shield, and skill is more important than either. The final weapon is the brain. All else is supplemental. |
I have been interested in becoming a Mason for a long time. Currently I am planning to relocate in 6 months to a year. Would I be better off waiting until I relocate to Florida, or would I still benefit by doing a petition here in SC?
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