Ashlar521,
Thank you for your prompt response. It is great to see an active forum. Point well taken. My comments were based on something I read saying that there were many Freemasons that did not make an effort to learn about the craft and were stagnant in their respective lodges. Since this is new to me, I want to make sure I do not give that impression. I am also excited about Freemasonry

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I most certainly want to experience all that Freemasonry has to offer. And understand that with time comes knowledge. I do not want to learn about what takes place behind closed doors, yet. I wanted to learn what I should to be "up to speed" (if if course there is such a state). Things such as history of Freemasons, maybe terminology etc.
I am sure the book you recommended will give me precisely that information. I will order that one today. Do you have any comments regarding (
Amazon.com: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Freemasonry S. Brent Morris: Books) I ordered it based on the review by A.C. Hopper (the last review)?
Again, thank you for you response and thanks for the advise. I will certainly take it.
Manny