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Originally Posted By IronMedic:
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 Is there one for Texas? |
Col Jeff Cooper:
“Safety is something that happens between your ears, not something you hold in your hands.”
“Safety is something that happens between your ears, not something you hold in your hands.”
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Originally Posted By _DR:
Is there one for Texas? Originally Posted By _DR:
Originally Posted By IronMedic:
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 Is there one for Texas? Sure is: http://www.grandlodgeoftexas.org/lodgelocator |
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Originally Posted By PSI:
I believe this is very key point that shows that Freemasonry is not a religion. Where religious doctrines teach of the will of G-d, Freemasonry makes no distinction. Our reference to G-d is displayed in the universality of a one, omnipotent Creator of all, who is owed reverence by his creations. It is up to the man how to worship Him. So in other words, intelligent design. I can subscribe to that. |
Col Jeff Cooper:
“Safety is something that happens between your ears, not something you hold in your hands.”
“Safety is something that happens between your ears, not something you hold in your hands.”
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Originally Posted By medicmandan:
Originally Posted By _DR:
Originally Posted By IronMedic:
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 Is there one for Texas? Sure is: http://www.grandlodgeoftexas.org/lodgelocator Thanks! |
Col Jeff Cooper:
“Safety is something that happens between your ears, not something you hold in your hands.”
“Safety is something that happens between your ears, not something you hold in your hands.”
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Good info here. I have been considering this lately, as not many of my friends and co-workers have much in common with me. We don't share the same politics, and their are very few people I know that enjoy the same hobbies as I do. I have had the same friends for decades, and we are very close, its just we don't have much in common.
My biggest peeve is with their spiritual beliefs, and their attitude of it being a matter of convenience. I can't find anyone interested in serious commitments to self-improvement, and I have started to give up on relationships because of it. I'm pretty tired of it, and have stagnated in activity because of it. I just need something new. I meet hundreds of new people a year, but its mostly because of work. I have developed great relationships, but since it is mostly work-related these relationships that I have cultivated will simply disappear if I change employment unless I start my own business. I am looking to meet people that will keep me motivated and interested outside of a work-type of relationship. |
"When you die, if you get a choice between going to Regular Heaven or Pie Heaven, choose Pie Heaven. It might be a trick, but if not…mmmmm, boy!" -Jack Handey, Deep Thoughts
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Originally Posted By ZedsDeadBaby:
Good info here. I have been considering this lately, as not many of my friends and co-workers have much in common with me. We don't share the same politics, and their are very few people I know that enjoy the same hobbies as I do. I have had the same friends for decades, and we are very close, its just we don't have much in common. My biggest peeve is with their spiritual beliefs, and their attitude of it being a matter of convenience. I can't find anyone interested in serious commitments to self-improvement, and I have started to give up on relationships because of it. I'm pretty tired of it, and have stagnated in activity because of it. I just need something new. I meet hundreds of new people a year, but its mostly because of work. I have developed great relationships, but since it is mostly work-related these relationships that I have cultivated will simply disappear if I change employment unless I start my own business. I am looking to meet people that will keep me motivated and interested outside of a work-type of relationship. |
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Originally Posted By OverScoped:
start here https://glmd.org/public_lodges/inquiry and here, http://mdmasons.org/ I just submit an inquiry about joining to the local lodge. I'm a little nervous about it, and I don't know why! |
"When you die, if you get a choice between going to Regular Heaven or Pie Heaven, choose Pie Heaven. It might be a trick, but if not…mmmmm, boy!" -Jack Handey, Deep Thoughts
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Originally Posted By The_Beer_Slayer:
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. He expressed that "the Order has changed a little with the times, as the times require. Membership has been dropping, as society is more and more burdened with activities in their lives. Due to this, the requirements have changed." Without remembering the verbage, he conveyed that oaths/chants/items that used to require memorization-by-rote is no longer required. For him, in his lodge (which is not local to me), it was allowed to 'repeat after me'. He stated that one could go from initial contact to MM in 3-4 months, if one chooses. He said that used to take between 1 and 2 years. He's also a Shriner, if that adds any color. I believe he has been involved in the order for approximately 2 years. "Aside from my relationship with God, and my wife and kids, it's the best thing I've ever done in my life." |
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Originally Posted By motoguy:
I am looking into this journey as well. I have a MM friend who was at the house the other night, and was very excited about my interest. He expressed that "the Order has changed a little with the times, as the times require. Membership has been dropping, as society is more and more burdened with activities in their lives. Due to this, the requirements have changed." Without remembering the verbage, he conveyed that oaths/chants/items that used to require memorization-by-rote is no longer required. For him, in his lodge (which is not local to me), it was allowed to 'repeat after me'. He stated that one could go from initial contact to MM in 3-4 months, if one chooses. He said that used to take between 1 and 2 years. He's also a Shriner, if that adds any color. I believe he has been involved in the order for approximately 2 years. "Aside from my relationship with God, and my wife and kids, it's the best thing I've ever done in my life." i sincerely welcome you to the craft should you decide to join. i also sincerely urge you to keep the old traditions and take the effort to study and learn the lessons and rituals. they are designed to teach things and skipping them honestly means you are missing the entire core of what we believe and stand for. This is not about raising money or pancake breakfasts. we are not the elks, rotary or civitans. This is about becoming a better man, father, husband and brother to your fellow mason's. it's about being there for your fellow mason and his family in his time of need. The external charities are a great things but they are secondary to our purpose as masons. There are VERY deep lessons to be learned in those rituals. even the structure of the words in the memory work have meaning. that is why it was a requirement for generations. Don't become the guy who sits in a chair so he can hang out with his buddy and has no clue what this is all about. |
Easy, tiger.
Between his background and his porn collection, TBS is not to be questioned when it comes to bleeding, vomiting, or pooping.... BUCC_Guy
Between his background and his porn collection, TBS is not to be questioned when it comes to bleeding, vomiting, or pooping.... BUCC_Guy
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Your response makes sense. To be a 3d level MM, I was a bit surprised at the things he was unable to answer/remember. The names of the chairs/positions (7 chairs, guard/Tiler, etc), admitting he was "unable" to (I forget the exact verbiage, so I'll call it) "share my proficiencies", which I took as "recite something that should be able to be recited", etc. He stated there was a small bit of animosity amongst the long-time members, who had to put more effort into attaining their degree, and those (like my friend) that seemed to get it via the fast-track.
I'm not in it for the social recognition or as a status symbol. I would like to reap the benefits of personal growth/advancement, and giving back to the community. It seems to VERY closely parallel the path I'm trying to take with God, and the changes I'm trying to make as a person (based on being the person God wants me to be). |
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Originally Posted By motoguy:
Your response makes sense. To be a 3d level MM, I was a bit surprised at the things he was unable to answer/remember. The names of the chairs/positions (7 chairs, guard/Tiler, etc), admitting he was "unable" to (I forget the exact verbiage, so I'll call it) "share my proficiencies", which I took as "recite something that should be able to be recited", etc. He stated there was a small bit of animosity amongst the long-time members, who had to put more effort into attaining their degree, and those (like my friend) that seemed to get it via the fast-track. I'm not in it for the social recognition or as a status symbol. I would like to reap the benefits of personal growth/advancement, and giving back to the community. It seems to VERY closely parallel the path I'm trying to take with God, and the changes I'm trying to make as a person (based on being the person God wants me to be). |
Easy, tiger.
Between his background and his porn collection, TBS is not to be questioned when it comes to bleeding, vomiting, or pooping.... BUCC_Guy
Between his background and his porn collection, TBS is not to be questioned when it comes to bleeding, vomiting, or pooping.... BUCC_Guy
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Originally Posted By motoguy:
admitting he was "unable" to (I forget the exact verbiage, so I'll call it) "share my proficiencies", which I took as "recite something that should be able to be recited", etc. What state do you live in? |
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I have been thinking about Masonry often.
I think I am a good man, but I know I could be a better man. I say this at 30 with my first on the way. I have a very busy life, I work a full time job and ranch on the side. Can I be a Mason? |
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sure you can. that said the first 2 degrees take some dedication and time to learn. most teaching is mouth to ear and not a book that requires some lodge attendance or getting with your instructor to learn. once raised you are free to go or not go to lodge as you see fit. I have not attended a formal lodge in a long time due to some life and lodge issues but i am still proud to say i am a mason. one of the first things you are told is that your obligation is to God, your family and then your brothers. |
Easy, tiger.
Between his background and his porn collection, TBS is not to be questioned when it comes to bleeding, vomiting, or pooping.... BUCC_Guy
Between his background and his porn collection, TBS is not to be questioned when it comes to bleeding, vomiting, or pooping.... BUCC_Guy
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Originally Posted By MT_Mauser:
I have been thinking about Masonry often. I think I am a good man, but I know I could be a better man. I say this at 30 with my first on the way. I have a very busy life, I work a full time job and ranch on the side. Can I be a Mason? |
One has not only a legal but a moral responsibility to obey just laws. Conversely, one has a moral responsibility to disobey unjust laws. MLK
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Easy, tiger.
Between his background and his porn collection, TBS is not to be questioned when it comes to bleeding, vomiting, or pooping.... BUCC_Guy
Between his background and his porn collection, TBS is not to be questioned when it comes to bleeding, vomiting, or pooping.... BUCC_Guy
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Brother The_Beer_Slayer,
Your recent posts in this thread are pretty much perfect for those considering becoming a Freemason. Life has become hectic for me, and my time for attending lodge is almost none. Your comments were a reminder to me that the quality of time spent is more rewarding than the amount of time spent. Thank you |
"Omnia mei donna Deo"
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Originally Posted By tightlines49:
Brother The_Beer_Slayer, Your recent posts in this thread are pretty much perfect for those considering becoming a Freemason. Life has become hectic for me, and my time for attending lodge is almost none. Your comments were a reminder to me that the quality of time spent is more rewarding than the amount of time spent. Thank you 
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This Friday, I have my first meeting, I guess it is the Investigative Committee meeting. If that goes well... the journey begins. |
Whoever appeals to the law against his fellow man is either a fool or a coward. Whoever cannot take care of himself without that law is both.
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Originally Posted By OverScoped: I'm assuming it's in your home that's the way it's done here ...anyway be yourself. |
Whoever appeals to the law against his fellow man is either a fool or a coward. Whoever cannot take care of himself without that law is both.
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Originally Posted By OAK667:
It's at the lodge. It's almost a 30-40 minute drive from the lodge to my house... little nervous not sure why. Thanks! Originally Posted By OAK667:
Originally Posted By OverScoped: I'm assuming it's in your home that's the way it's done here ...anyway be yourself. Don't be nervous. just show up |
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Originally Posted By OverScoped: I do a lot of the investigations and I always meet with the candidate in their house, no matter how far away it is but anyway if that's the way they are doing it there then that's the way they do it... Don't be nervous. just show up A lot of the time we invite the petitioner to the pre meeting meal to meet everyone. |
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Originally Posted By tightlines49:
Brother The_Beer_Slayer, Your recent posts in this thread are pretty much perfect for those considering becoming a Freemason. Life has become hectic for me, and my time for attending lodge is almost none. Your comments were a reminder to me that the quality of time spent is more rewarding than the amount of time spent. Thank you thanks |
Easy, tiger.
Between his background and his porn collection, TBS is not to be questioned when it comes to bleeding, vomiting, or pooping.... BUCC_Guy
Between his background and his porn collection, TBS is not to be questioned when it comes to bleeding, vomiting, or pooping.... BUCC_Guy
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Originally Posted By Garyindiane: @OAK667 What part of Indiana? |
Whoever appeals to the law against his fellow man is either a fool or a coward. Whoever cannot take care of himself without that law is both.
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Originally Posted By OverScoped:
I do a lot of the investigations and I always meet with the candidate in their house, no matter how far away it is but anyway if that's the way they are doing it there then that's the way they do it... Don't be nervous. just show up Originally Posted By OverScoped:
Originally Posted By OAK667:
Originally Posted By OverScoped: I'm assuming it's in your home that's the way it's done here ...anyway be yourself. Don't be nervous. just show up |
When you were born, you cried while the world rejoiced. Live your life in such a way that when you die, the world cries as you rejoice.
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Originally Posted By PSI:
We always try to interview a Petitioner at their home. They're usually more comfortable. Plus, it's really nice if their wife can be there so she can ask questions. Originally Posted By PSI:
Originally Posted By OverScoped:
Originally Posted By OAK667:
Originally Posted By OverScoped: I'm assuming it's in your home that's the way it's done here ...anyway be yourself. Don't be nervous. just show up Like keep a nice home...doesn't have to be a mansion but if you walk into a guy's place and it's a dump and his wife has bruises and he has bottles of Jack Daniels everywhere he's probably not a good candidate. That happened last year, apparently his recommender had no idea. I believe in helping people and I believe in the old make a good man better theory, however we're not rehab.. We would have never known if we met him at lodge. |
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Originally Posted By Garyindiane: Got you. Unfortunately, I am on the very south east side of the state. Best of luck! Originally Posted By Garyindiane: Got you. Unfortunately, I am on the very south east side of the state. Best of luck! Originally Posted By OverScoped: Yeah there's other reasons to you get a better feel for what kind of man he is. Like keep a nice home...doesn't have to be a mansion but if you walk into a guy's place and it's a dump and his wife has bruises and he has bottles of Jack Daniels everywhere he's probably not a good candidate. That happened last year, apparently his recommender had no idea. I believe in helping people and I believe in the old make a good man better theory, however we're not rehab.. We would have never known if we met him at lodge. |
Whoever appeals to the law against his fellow man is either a fool or a coward. Whoever cannot take care of himself without that law is both.
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Originally Posted By OverScoped: Yeah there's other reasons to you get a better feel for what kind of man he is. Like keep a nice home...doesn't have to be a mansion but if you walk into a guy's place and it's a dump and his wife has bruises and he has bottles of Jack Daniels everywhere he's probably not a good candidate. That happened last year, apparently his recommender had no idea. I believe in helping people and I believe in the old make a good man better theory, however we're not rehab.. We would have never known if we met him at lodge. |
When you were born, you cried while the world rejoiced. Live your life in such a way that when you die, the world cries as you rejoice.
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Originally Posted By PSI: 👍 |
One has not only a legal but a moral responsibility to obey just laws. Conversely, one has a moral responsibility to disobey unjust laws. MLK
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Originally Posted By Woodsrider: Holy moley! we got a like button? Pardon me, Been a busy summer and I haven't been on in a while. |
When you were born, you cried while the world rejoiced. Live your life in such a way that when you die, the world cries as you rejoice.
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Originally Posted By Garyindiane: Good luck my friend. Feel free to ask any questions we have some very knowledgeable Masons here. I’ve a ton of questions, thankfully the Mason I have been speaking with has been more than helpful. I’m sure I will have a lot more questions to ask here after Saturday. Thanks again for the welcome. |
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Originally Posted By Garyindiane:
@13FoxVet Originally Posted By Garyindiane:
Originally Posted By 13FoxVet:
Originally Posted By Garyindiane: Good luck my friend. Feel free to ask any questions we have some very knowledgeable Masons here.
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Originally Posted By 13FoxVet:
Sorry lol. Hopefully I will be raised this Saturday. Originally Posted By 13FoxVet:
Originally Posted By Garyindiane: Happens to me all of the time. Especially on my new phone. Lol Hopefully I will be raised this Saturday. |
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Originally Posted By 13FoxVet:
Your inbox is full. Originally Posted By 13FoxVet:
Originally Posted By OverScoped:
you wont be raised this Saturday. You can talk here. You are having your first initial meeting correct? You have never met with anyone from the lodge before, correct? The Raising is later.... You need to be voted in first. |