Freemasons.What they all about?
28 December 2003, 01:49 PM
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"The essence of being human is that one does not seek perfection, that one is sometimes willing to commit sins for the sake of loyalty, that one does not push asceticism to the point where it makes friendly intercourse impossible, and that one is prepared in the end to be defeated and broken up by life, which is the inevitable price of fastening one’s love upon other human individuals."
George Orwell (1903–50), British author
We're not really claiming that we're perfect: it's simply not true! Masonry has it's faults and problems. Sometimes a member slips into alcoholism, mental depression or other forms of sickness. Sometimes a member will forget his vows and act wrongly towards another human being. Sometimes a member will cheat, steal, or wrong someone else. It has happened, much as we'd like to wish it had not.
When it does, anti-Masons are quick to point out these shortcomings. Rather than extend a helping hand to someone who has stumbled or fallen, they'd rather mock and rejoice in the ill-fortune. Most seem to get great pleasure in the pain and suffering another member of mankind is facing - and justify their glee because in their minds, 'Masons deserve whatever they get!'.
Regardless, though, few Masons relish the thought of someone else suffering. The precepts of Masonry encourage toleration and forbearance. Masonry supports the concept that it is far better to help someone up than to kick them down
How perfect can you get.
Chip.
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George Orwell (1903–50), British author
We're not really claiming that we're perfect: it's simply not true! Masonry has it's faults and problems. Sometimes a member slips into alcoholism, mental depression or other forms of sickness. Sometimes a member will forget his vows and act wrongly towards another human being. Sometimes a member will cheat, steal, or wrong someone else. It has happened, much as we'd like to wish it had not.
When it does, anti-Masons are quick to point out these shortcomings. Rather than extend a helping hand to someone who has stumbled or fallen, they'd rather mock and rejoice in the ill-fortune. Most seem to get great pleasure in the pain and suffering another member of mankind is facing - and justify their glee because in their minds, 'Masons deserve whatever they get!'.
Regardless, though, few Masons relish the thought of someone else suffering. The precepts of Masonry encourage toleration and forbearance. Masonry supports the concept that it is far better to help someone up than to kick them down
How perfect can you get.
Chip.
Chip.
28 December 2003, 03:42 PM
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No,Im not a mason. Just wonder what theyre all about thsts all. Seems to be some secret society type of thing if you listen to people.
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28 December 2003, 09:32 PM
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You mean Jahbulon (spelling?) ?
I seem to remember that this was the origin of the Supreme Being that Freemasons from all faiths have an allegiance to ?
As mentioned by someone else, I have no knowledge of the higher order rituals of the Masons as that is the point - they are only revealed the higher you progress..
You mean Jahbulon (spelling?) ?
I seem to remember that this was the origin of the Supreme Being that Freemasons from all faiths have an allegiance to ?
As mentioned by someone else, I have no knowledge of the higher order rituals of the Masons as that is the point - they are only revealed the higher you progress..
28 December 2003, 09:56 PM
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My Dad's a mason.
But i have as little interest in Free Masonry as i do in flat-soled shoes, ie zero. Just doesn't float my boat. I couldn't pretend to be religious for any cause i'm afraid.
I'm not sure if my Dad's disappointed i've never taken him up on his invitations to find out more; we've never really talked about it.
But i have as little interest in Free Masonry as i do in flat-soled shoes, ie zero. Just doesn't float my boat. I couldn't pretend to be religious for any cause i'm afraid.
I'm not sure if my Dad's disappointed i've never taken him up on his invitations to find out more; we've never really talked about it.
28 December 2003, 10:03 PM
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Chip,
The term "Mason" attracts too much negative publicity these days. Masons give a great deal of money and time to the community. This is infrequently reported. The press prefer to concentrate on the unknown aspects of the society. It is no different to many clubs that have certain rules.
The term "Mason" attracts too much negative publicity these days. Masons give a great deal of money and time to the community. This is infrequently reported. The press prefer to concentrate on the unknown aspects of the society. It is no different to many clubs that have certain rules.
28 December 2003, 10:07 PM
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'Tis true starstruck.
The thing that alienated me initially though, was all the book-learning my Dad had to do.
What's that about??? What does learning it off-pat prove?? I just didn't understand why that was a good test of loyalty, it left me cold.
(Chip, nah, there are a few ahead of me, but they're in my sights!!)
The thing that alienated me initially though, was all the book-learning my Dad had to do.
What's that about??? What does learning it off-pat prove?? I just didn't understand why that was a good test of loyalty, it left me cold.
(Chip, nah, there are a few ahead of me, but they're in my sights!!)
28 December 2003, 10:09 PM
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Absolutely not. If you would care to research the works of Henry Sadler you would see that the works of the modern Masonic community are based on beliefs and traditions older than many religions
Absolutely not. If you would care to research the works of Henry Sadler you would see that the works of the modern Masonic community are based on beliefs and traditions older than many religions