What did you put on?

martha · 04-26-2008, 07:34 AM

With out giving too much away what do you wear for the initiation.
We wear a suit but the initiates remove jacket and tie.

**Ashlar521** · 04-26-2008, 07:50 AM

Sorry , but we will not go into details over Modes of recognition : signs, grips, words, tokens, etc;.
Details of the ritual :The forms, the ceremonies, the degree work , of the preparation and execution , or what is said during.
Or any part of our obligations .

This is an open forum . How a candidate is prepared might sound trivial to some , but I ask that we not go into any portion of that or any other parts of the degree work .

RoughAshlar · 04-26-2008, 10:24 AM

Agreed, that would be the start of a slippery sloap

Abot · 04-28-2008, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ashlar521

Sorry , but we will not go into details over Modes of recognition : signs, grips, words, tokens, etc;.
Details of the ritual :The forms, the ceremonies, the degree work , of the preparation and execution , or what is said during.
Or any part of our obligations .

This is an open forum . How a candidate is prepared might sound trivial to some , but I ask that we not go into any portion of that or any other parts of the degree work .

But Ashlar, why would it matter? I mean is the work secret? or the lodges maintained in secracy? If it is for good then why to hide it?

Abot · 04-28-2008, 10:29 AM

I am new and would like to be educated about it. I would appreciate if you could clear my doubts

**Ashlar521** · 04-28-2008, 10:47 AM

That's just the way it is . Though you may find all you need to know all over the internet and in books , you will not hear them from me . I made an obiligation not to reveal the secrets of masonry and I will not argue this point with anyone .

**BG_TRBL** · 04-28-2008, 10:54 AM

I would suggest, if you are new to the fraternity, and have received any of the degrees in freemasonry, that you speak with your mentor from your lodge. It would be inappropriate to discuss ritual work in an open forum. Masonic contact should only be made in person or with someone who has been properly vouched for. Even though by reading these forums, you can begin to identify those who are of the craft and knowledgeable in it, there is no way to vouch for someone. I can not honestly say that anyone else on this forum is a mason.
That being said, those who are familiar with the oaths and obligations, will not discuss the rituals on an internet forum.

**Ashlar521** · 04-28-2008, 11:33 AM

Well said BG_TRBL . Abot , I gather by your posts that you are not a Mason . Are you looking into becoming a Mason or are you just curious about the Fraternity ?

cemab4y · 05-19-2008, 03:54 AM

I agree. Check with your local Masonic lodge, for the correct information. Should you decide that you wish to petition Freemasonry, they will assist you.

I can say, that there are all types of clothing worn in lodges by the members. I have been in lodges in rural Kentucky, where the masons wear bib overalls, and muddy boots. I have been in lodges in Paris, France, where the members wear tuxedos. In Texas, the master of the lodge wears a Stetson cowboy hat, and western boots.

mndane · 05-29-2008, 12:20 PM

Anyone who has questions should read "Freemasonry for dummies". I read it before I joined and it answered all my questions. I also confirmed that this was something I wanted to be part of.

04-26-2008, 07:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
martha Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 5	What did you put on? With out giving too much away what do you wear for the initiation. We wear a suit but the initiates remove jacket and tie. Last edited by Ashlar521; 05-21-2008 at 06:58 AM. Reason: Removed details of ritual work .

04-26-2008, 07:50 AM	#2 (permalink)
Ashlar521 Semper fidelis Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Kentucky Posts: 617 Blog Entries: 3	Sorry , but we will not go into details over Modes of recognition : signs, grips, words, tokens, etc;. Details of the ritual :The forms, the ceremonies, the degree work , of the preparation and execution , or what is said during. Or any part of our obligations . This is an open forum . How a candidate is prepared might sound trivial to some , but I ask that we not go into any portion of that or any other parts of the degree work . __________________ Freemasonry is "veiled in allegory and illustrated by symbols" because these are the surest way by which moral and ethical truths may be taught. It is not only with the brain and with the mind that the initiate must take Freemasonry but also with the heart. -C. H. Claudy Last edited by Ashlar521; 04-26-2008 at 08:01 AM.

04-28-2008, 10:47 AM	#6 (permalink)
Ashlar521 Semper fidelis Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Kentucky Posts: 617 Blog Entries: 3	That's just the way it is . Though you may find all you need to know all over the internet and in books , you will not hear them from me . I made an obiligation not to reveal the secrets of masonry and I will not argue this point with anyone . __________________ Freemasonry is "veiled in allegory and illustrated by symbols" because these are the surest way by which moral and ethical truths may be taught. It is not only with the brain and with the mind that the initiate must take Freemasonry but also with the heart. -C. H. Claudy Last edited by Ashlar521; 04-28-2008 at 11:35 AM.

04-28-2008, 10:54 AM	#7 (permalink)
BG_TRBL "Laus Deo" Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: #232 Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania Posts: 298	I would suggest, if you are new to the fraternity, and have received any of the degrees in freemasonry, that you speak with your mentor from your lodge. It would be inappropriate to discuss ritual work in an open forum. Masonic contact should only be made in person or with someone who has been properly vouched for. Even though by reading these forums, you can begin to identify those who are of the craft and knowledgeable in it, there is no way to vouch for someone. I can not honestly say that anyone else on this forum is a mason. That being said, those who are familiar with the oaths and obligations, will not discuss the rituals on an internet forum. __________________ P.M. LaBelle Vallee Lodge #232 P.H.P. Lafayette Chapter #167 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.

04-28-2008, 11:33 AM	#8 (permalink)
Ashlar521 Semper fidelis Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Kentucky Posts: 617 Blog Entries: 3	Well said BG_TRBL . Abot , I gather by your posts that you are not a Mason . Are you looking into becoming a Mason or are you just curious about the Fraternity ? __________________ Freemasonry is "veiled in allegory and illustrated by symbols" because these are the surest way by which moral and ethical truths may be taught. It is not only with the brain and with the mind that the initiate must take Freemasonry but also with the heart. -C. H. Claudy Last edited by Ashlar521; 04-28-2008 at 11:35 AM.

04-26-2008, 10:24 AM	#3 (permalink)
RoughAshlar Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: The Great White North, Eh? Posts: 154	Agreed, that would be the start of a slippery sloap

04-28-2008, 10:29 AM	#5 (permalink)
Abot Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 22	I am new and would like to be educated about it. I would appreciate if you could clear my doubts

05-19-2008, 03:54 AM	#9 (permalink)
cemab4y Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Salerno, Afghanistan Posts: 103	I agree. Check with your local Masonic lodge, for the correct information. Should you decide that you wish to petition Freemasonry, they will assist you. I can say, that there are all types of clothing worn in lodges by the members. I have been in lodges in rural Kentucky, where the masons wear bib overalls, and muddy boots. I have been in lodges in Paris, France, where the members wear tuxedos. In Texas, the master of the lodge wears a Stetson cowboy hat, and western boots. __________________ Charles E. Martin Salerno, Afghanistan cemab4y@hotmail.com www.dcmetronet.com/landseaandairlodge1iraq www.cemab4y.blogspot.com

05-29-2008, 12:20 PM	#10 (permalink)
mndane Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 37	Anyone who has questions should read "Freemasonry for dummies". I read it before I joined and it answered all my questions. I also confirmed that this was something I wanted to be part of.

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