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Offline Maverick

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Re: Freemason
« Reply #30 on: June 13, 2011, 12:45:45 PM »
What Flench said.

I can't vouch for you as all I know about you is that you have a "persona" that posts on a bulletin board. That doesn't count as a reference, sorry. They will be looking for folks who actually know you and can say what kind of character you have. They want to make sure that they are not bringing in a person who would in effect bring dishonor to the Lodge. You must have a good character and be willing to self improve yourself. There is no requirement to be any religion or even religious, just that you believe in God.

BTW religion and politics are two areas of discussion that are forbidden in Lodge. Those tend to create divisiveness rather than brotherhood, kind of like it does on the board here. Right Skuzzy?

If you are accepted you will be given a chance to learn much and to grow. You will also be given the chance to do something of benefit for the community of both Free Masonry and the area you live.

Keep in mind that there are usually more than one Lodge in any community of size. Not because they don't get along but because it's more convenient to be a member in your own area of town. If you live in the same area as your Dad's lodge then that one is likely for you. You can change lodges should you move to another area or part of the country. Once you are a Mason you are not alone, you can find brethren wherever you go. Visiting other Lodges and meeting other Masons is a great way to see the variety of the Fraternity and variations that develop over time with Lodges in different areas of the country. As I travel I know that I can visit any Lodge of Free Masons and be welcome.
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Re: Freemason
« Reply #31 on: June 13, 2011, 03:40:55 PM »
Why are they called Lodges?

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« Reply #32 on: June 13, 2011, 03:53:52 PM »
Find one and ask. That is all it takes. You have to pass muster so to speak but otherwise almost anyone can enter.
It is called a Lodge.
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Re: Freemason
« Reply #33 on: June 13, 2011, 04:13:14 PM »
Hi all!

When I was a teenager, came across some old, yellow stained typewritten papers, it was a horoscope. I read it with feverish curiosity.

The writer had been a very close friend to my father and had already passed away.

It was my horoscope! It had been made when I was born and had been given to my parents when I was 3 months old.

I the opening, the writer said he had a feeling that those papers would be read(by me) only after his death. Unfortunately, he was right... He also tells me about his friendship with my father, but in a veiled way and that made me wonder...

I asked my mother about him and she told me he had been a Freemason. That fact increased my curiosity.

As years passed, I understood why he referred to God, as "The Great Architect of The Universe".

I remembered him, from my early childhood as a peaceful, nice old man.

The most interesting part of that is the final part, when he gives me some advice.

I´ll quote just one phrase. "It´s better to give by mistake(to someone who doesn't need) than to deny something to those who really need."

Go for it, Flench, you´ll be in good company ...

Take care all!

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Re: Freemason
« Reply #34 on: June 13, 2011, 04:40:39 PM »
Hi all!
..... "It´s better to give by mistake(to someone who doesn't need) than to deny something to those who really need."

Go for it, Flench, you´ll be in good company ...

Take care all!

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« Reply #35 on: June 13, 2011, 04:41:11 PM »
Why are they called Lodges?

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Seriously?  What do they teach you kids in school these days? 

Lodges are large structures where members of a community can meet and commune.  Temples are structures in which communes gather to worship their religion or deity. 

I know these days everyone just calls them Churches or boring community centers, and steers away from them like a social plague, but you don't have to be religious or a retired senior citizen to be an active or productive participating member of your community.
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Re: Freemason
« Reply #36 on: June 13, 2011, 06:14:30 PM »
We haven't been taught anything about the Freemasons, that's why I asked.

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« Reply #37 on: June 13, 2011, 06:45:05 PM »
We haven't been taught anything about the Freemasons, that's why I asked.

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Are the Freemasons the only organization/people who use lodges?

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« Reply #38 on: June 13, 2011, 07:12:40 PM »
Are the Freemasons the only organization/people who use lodges?
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« Reply #39 on: June 13, 2011, 09:23:40 PM »
Penguin ignore the snide comments  from those who wish only to denigrate others and something they do not understand.

The Lodge is a term that actually refers to the members. They constitute the Lodge not the building. The term temple does refer to the building but it is not a religious term in that regard. The masons are also not a religious order or a religion.

There are also more than one kind of mason. There is the Blue lodge, the beginning for all Masons. Then there are two intermediate levels of Masonry the Scottish Rite and the York. I am neither so cannot give you much information other than in order to be a member of those lodges you have to be a master mason from a Blue Lodge first.

Then there is the Shriners. In their case you still have to be a Mason first. IIRC the order for them is Master Mason, then either Scottish rite or York then apply to the Shriners
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Re: Freemason
« Reply #40 on: June 14, 2011, 06:40:04 AM »
Are the Freemasons the only organization/people who use lodges?

No, The Water Buffaloes call it a lodge too. If you ever find it, the secret
password phrase is "Ack Ack a Dak. Dak Ack a Ack!
If you live near Bedrock, you might have a better chance!
Not sure who the Grand Pubah is anymore though.
As for the Masons, the folks I've known over the years that are Masons,
have been good people! Always looking to help others!


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« Reply #41 on: June 14, 2011, 07:32:17 AM »
Well guess what . You guy's know about the old man that lives's next to me that I talk about and when I say next to me is one mile but anyway ..I went up to his house yesterday to have him notarize a bill of sale on my handgun and I seen he had a mason ring on .
Got to talking and looks like I am on my way . I meat this man (WWII vet) right before I quit drinking the hard stuff in 98 and he has seen me grow and become a better person . He told me this and said it would be a great thing to get me in the masons .He knew my father too and right now I think he has me in his will . He likes me that much . He has hinted at it before . He helped me when I quit drinking (was very hard) and since then I have been right there for him . The way life should be .Now that my father died back in April of last year he has been like one to me .
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« Reply #42 on: June 14, 2011, 10:03:27 AM »
Well guess what . You guy's know about the old man that lives's next to me that I talk about and when I say next to me is one mile but anyway ..I went up to his house yesterday to have him notarize a bill of sale on my handgun and I seen he had a mason ring on .
Got to talking and looks like I am on my way . I meat this man (WWII vet) right before I quit drinking the hard stuff in 98 and he has seen me grow and become a better person . He told me this and said it would be a great thing to get me in the masons .He knew my father too and right now I think he has me in his will . He likes me that much . He has hinted at it before . He helped me when I quit drinking (was very hard) and since then I have been right there for him . The way life should be .Now that my father died back in April of last year he has been like one to me .

Good luck. Sounds like your on your way.
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« Reply #43 on: June 14, 2011, 12:18:47 PM »
Ah, thanks for answering my question.  I have one other, it may seem stupid, but do you guys learn masonry there?

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« Reply #44 on: June 14, 2011, 12:27:04 PM »
Ah, thanks for answering my question.  I have one other, it may seem stupid, but do you guys learn masonry there?

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i guess you haven't even attempted to look up the freemasons...even your favorite wrongipedia?
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