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Offline Bodhi

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« Reply #15 on: June 12, 2011, 05:33:30 PM »
Being a freemason is not what most people think it is about.
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« Reply #16 on: June 12, 2011, 05:42:08 PM »
I think there are probably a lot of people going around masquerading as Freemasons in a pseudo-dark/secretive way spouting nonsense once they find it's a rather mundane thing and not something that secretly controls the world. These would be the kind of people the History Channel seeks out.
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« Reply #17 on: June 12, 2011, 06:51:17 PM »
I am a mason from the blue lodge. You do not have to wait to be asked. You can express interest in the lodge and becoming a mason to a current member of the lodge near you. You will be given an application. If you have a friend that is a mason they can sponsor you. You will need to provide references for them to check your character with.
The main thing to keep in mind is that they are looking for a good man interested in being a better man.

Forget about the conspiracy stuff you have seen on TV. It is some ones imagination running away with them.
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« Reply #18 on: June 12, 2011, 07:12:19 PM »

Forget about the conspiracy stuff you have seen on TV. It is some ones imagination running away with them.


Is that what your Illuminati overlords tell you to say?  :noid

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Re: Freemason
« Reply #19 on: June 12, 2011, 07:26:21 PM »


Theres even a "mason's temple"(i think its called) in my town. never been inside, the doors are usually locked, with dark blue curtains pulled over the entire windows&door.
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« Reply #20 on: June 12, 2011, 07:44:29 PM »
Indeed, they are good people focusing on self improvement. My grandfather is a rather high ranking mason at the local lodge, and I am seriously considering joining as well. :aok
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« Reply #21 on: June 12, 2011, 09:56:37 PM »
I'm going to check it out . Allready wearing a mason ring ( dad's) .
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« Reply #22 on: June 13, 2011, 08:46:41 AM »
What Maverick said.

If you want to be one ask one. Freemasonry does not actively recruit members. If you're interested and know a Freemason ask them. If you dont know any Google the nearest Lodge, contact them and ask. Freemasonry is an ancient Fraternal Order that focuses on helping a good decent Man become a better Man. Ignore the hype and conspiracy theories, they are just that.

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« Reply #23 on: June 13, 2011, 08:54:18 AM »
Rgr that KayBayRay , I have decided that's what I want to do ..
Maverick , an you put a word in for me ?
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« Reply #24 on: June 13, 2011, 09:57:55 AM »
lol...there is a sordid history regarding the origins of the free masons...supposedly in the beginning stone masons held the secrets of their craft to be something closely guarded...things just sort of progressed from there. now you will find masons from many walks of life, most are wealthy/upper middle class...i believe you have to be invited and accept the initiation to get in.

your dad could have gotten you in if he was one...not sure how you would go about it now unless you can get invited by another mason that knew your dad.

Find one and ask. That is all it takes. You have to pass muster so to speak but otherwise almost anyone can enter.


Theres even a "mason's temple"(i think its called) in my town. never been inside, the doors are usually locked, with dark blue curtains pulled over the entire windows&door.

It is called a Lodge.

I am a mason from the blue lodge. You do not have to wait to be asked. You can express interest in the lodge and becoming a mason to a current member of the lodge near you. You will be given an application. If you have a friend that is a mason they can sponsor you. You will need to provide references for them to check your character with.
The main thing to keep in mind is that they are looking for a good man interested in being a better man.

Forget about the conspiracy stuff you have seen on TV. It is some ones imagination running away with them.
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« Reply #25 on: June 13, 2011, 10:08:28 AM »
I'm going to check it out . Allready wearing a mason ring ( dad's) .

I would suggest not wearing the ring. I would suggest not wearing it to the Lodge when you go to request joining.

If your Dad is a mason he can vouch for you.
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« Reply #26 on: June 13, 2011, 11:10:52 AM »
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« Reply #27 on: June 13, 2011, 11:21:28 AM »
Flench, sorry I cant since I dont actually know you. But that is not a problem. Just make contact and ask, someone will be assigned to you to answer your questions and guide you. Since your Father was a Mason you're in so no worries. I would highly recommend taking his ring off and putting it away until you have earned the rite to wear it. Wearing it without having earned it is kind of like wearing a military decoration for Valor and not having earned it. It would be very much frowned upon. It represents a lot about the wearer.

I would also not feel bad towards your Father for not asking you about getting involved in Freemasonry. He is not supposed to. The idea is that you know he is and if your are curious or interested you will ASK. To ask you is to recruit and that is really not done.

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« Reply #28 on: June 13, 2011, 11:53:32 AM »
I had allready put the ring up a few week's ago .. I'm helll on ring's . They end up getting bent or crushed one way or another .. I see what your saying though ..Thank's for the information . Looking forward to checking them out ..
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« Reply #29 on: June 13, 2011, 12:07:31 PM »
Meet on the Square and part on the Level is a good philosophy to live by whoever you are..
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