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**BG_TRBL** · 07-08-2008, 08:05 PM

Manny,
Welcome to freemason hall, the forum, and most of all the fraternity. As Ashlar has so nicely put it, I would prefer you go in blind as well. Knowing too much about the process detracts from the actual journey you are taking. Don't worry, everything should be explained to you during your journey. Keep an open mind and just concentrate on what is happening in the present. I am sure you will find it the best way to experience it, many others have. I wish you the best of luck with your entrance into freemasonry.

I will issue a few words of caution if you elect to pursue additional information before receiving any of the degrees, do NOT believe all that you hear from others, and only about 1/2 of what you see unless you are in the lodge. I hasten to say such things but if your on the internet, there is more written about masonry than any of us could ever possibly comprehend. The hard part is the Anti-Masonic rhetoric, this tends to sway the less informed as I am sure you will see.

Again, congrats and keep us all informed with your progress.

07-08-2008, 08:05 PM	#4 (permalink)
BG_TRBL "Laus Deo" Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: #232 Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania Posts: 313	Manny, Welcome to freemason hall, the forum, and most of all the fraternity. As Ashlar has so nicely put it, I would prefer you go in blind as well. Knowing too much about the process detracts from the actual journey you are taking. Don't worry, everything should be explained to you during your journey. Keep an open mind and just concentrate on what is happening in the present. I am sure you will find it the best way to experience it, many others have. I wish you the best of luck with your entrance into freemasonry. I will issue a few words of caution if you elect to pursue additional information before receiving any of the degrees, do NOT believe all that you hear from others, and only about 1/2 of what you see unless you are in the lodge. I hasten to say such things but if your on the internet, there is more written about masonry than any of us could ever possibly comprehend. The hard part is the Anti-Masonic rhetoric, this tends to sway the less informed as I am sure you will see. Again, congrats and keep us all informed with your progress. __________________ P.M. LaBelle Vallee Lodge #232 P.H.P. Lafayette Chapter #163 Sir Knight (Hospitallier Commandry) Prophet (Zafar Grotto) Enlightenment is for those who can open their blinds and realize, there is more to life and understanding.