Scottish or York Rite - Page 2

Darrel · 11-28-2008, 11:41 AM

I just filled out a petition for the York Rite bodies. I had intended to eventually join anyway, but we happened to be at the lodge for another function when the Social Order of the Beauciant? was meeting. They wanted my wife as a member and the next thing I knew, some of the husbands there had given me a petition. I will probably join the Scottish Rite next year.

rustybones49801 · 12-06-2008, 01:43 PM

York Rite will be my first choise.

RoughAshlar · 12-07-2008, 09:34 AM

I've recently developed an interest in the theater, so Im considering the SR. Although Im quite busy in lodge and chapter...

Ashlar2006 · 12-08-2008, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by RoughAshlar

I've recently developed an interest in the theater, so Im considering the SR. Although Im quite busy in lodge and chapter...

You can spread yourself to thin and quickly I might add . You can also use your interest in theater to help put on those degrees in the YR and Blue Lodge. It's nice when degrees are put on with some flare and panache rather than in a monotone , robotic voice along with those giving the lectures standing there with their arms hanging at their sides like statues .

dewwby · 03-23-2009, 11:31 AM

Both for me.....each body expand on the teachings of Freemasonry and has their own paths. I enjoy both and the degrees in each rite are both dramatic and very well represented....they have similarities as well.

gunner391 · 07-11-2009, 03:14 PM

I am very active in York Rite (Past TIM, sitting High Priest, Captain General, etc.). In my opinion, both are necessary to round out one's Masonic education. My friends who are in both have told me that, without the York Rite, they would not understand many of the Scottish Rite degrees.

jeanlee411 · 05-06-2010, 09:18 PM

I mulled it over for months , debating on which Rite was for me . My first reason was , which can I be more active in . Since the York Rite temple is a 3 minute drive from my house and the Scottish Rite is a 3 hour drive or more made the YR more appealling . Then I found out that the YR's degree work was alot like Blue Lodge work , and I love degree work , so there was another big plus , I could take a more active part during degrees . I didn't want to set and watch it put on .

leenco12 · 09-07-2010, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by BG_TRBL

I chose the York Rite branch of freemasonry. I am quite interested in the York Rite masonry with the bodies of the
1. Royal Arch Chapter
2. Council of Royal and Select Master Masons
3. Order of the Knights Templar

I truely enjoyed receiving all of the associated degrees within these bodies and receiving the additional enlightenment.

I would strongly suggest these bodies to all master masons, and a side note, if your area has a degree team to confer the Council of Royal and Select Master Masons degree, I would suggest receiving it that way. It is quite awe inspiring.

I chose York Rite for the simple fact that the Templars are what started me on my Masonic Journey. Plus the fact that it is the religious arm of Masonary also inspired me.

Firemason · 10-13-2010, 02:45 PM

Scottish Rite for me. We have a large Scottish Rite center that I used to see from the road, pretty frequently, while I was growing up. I had always wondered what it was. Now I know. Also, when I joined, I wasn't even aware that we had York Rite in my area. I heard people talk about Royal Arch, but I didn't know what it was. I don't think they have their own building. I'm not sure. I intend to go the York Rite route eventually, but joining all the groups can get really expensive

, plus I can't afford to own my own tuxedo.

10-13-2010, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Firemason

Scottish Rite for me. We have a large Scottish Rite center that I used to see from the road, pretty frequently, while I was growing up. I had always wondered what it was. Now I know. Also, when I joined, I wasn't even aware that we had York Rite in my area. I heard people talk about Royal Arch, but I didn't know what it was. I don't think they have their own building. I'm not sure. I intend to go the York Rite route eventually, but joining all the groups can get really expensive

, plus I can't afford to own my own tuxedo.

Who needs a tuxedo? Do what I'm gonna do...just show up in your bunker gear and a bow tie...

11-28-2008, 11:41 AM	#11
Darrel Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 13 Lodge:	York or Scottish I just filled out a petition for the York Rite bodies. I had intended to eventually join anyway, but we happened to be at the lodge for another function when the Social Order of the Beauciant? was meeting. They wanted my wife as a member and the next thing I knew, some of the husbands there had given me a petition. I will probably join the Scottish Rite next year.

12-06-2008, 01:43 PM	#12
rustybones49801 A Rough Ashlar Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 264 Lodge:	York Rite will be my first choise. __________________ Iron Mountain Lodge #388, WM Iron Mountain, Michigan Raised Aug 18, 2007 www.ironmountain388.weebly.com

12-07-2008, 09:34 AM	#13
RoughAshlar Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: The Great White North, Eh? Posts: 219 Lodge:	I've recently developed an interest in the theater, so Im considering the SR. Although Im quite busy in lodge and chapter... __________________ Old Masons never die, but you have to join to find out why. www.doric58.ca www.CanadianMason.ca www.waynesimmerson.ca

03-23-2009, 11:31 AM	#15
dewwby Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Great Falls, Montana Posts: 20 Lodge: Euclid #58	Both for me.....each body expand on the teachings of Freemasonry and has their own paths. I enjoy both and the degrees in each rite are both dramatic and very well represented....they have similarities as well. __________________ Dewey D. Goering, MM Junior Warden, Euclid #58 Great Falls, Montana

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07-11-2009, 03:14 PM	#16
gunner391 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Green Bay, WI, USA Posts: 5 Lodge: Washington #21, Green Bay WI	I am very active in York Rite (Past TIM, sitting High Priest, Captain General, etc.). In my opinion, both are necessary to round out one's Masonic education. My friends who are in both have told me that, without the York Rite, they would not understand many of the Scottish Rite degrees.

05-06-2010, 09:18 PM	#17
jeanlee411 Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1 Lodge: jeanlee411	I mulled it over for months , debating on which Rite was for me . My first reason was , which can I be more active in . Since the York Rite temple is a 3 minute drive from my house and the Scottish Rite is a 3 hour drive or more made the YR more appealling . Then I found out that the YR's degree work was alot like Blue Lodge work , and I love degree work , so there was another big plus , I could take a more active part during degrees . I didn't want to set and watch it put on .

10-13-2010, 02:45 PM	#19
Firemason Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Newport News, VA, USA Posts: 12 Lodge: Monitor #197, Hampton, VA	Scottish Rite for me. We have a large Scottish Rite center that I used to see from the road, pretty frequently, while I was growing up. I had always wondered what it was. Now I know. Also, when I joined, I wasn't even aware that we had York Rite in my area. I heard people talk about Royal Arch, but I didn't know what it was. I don't think they have their own building. I'm not sure. I intend to go the York Rite route eventually, but joining all the groups can get really expensive , plus I can't afford to own my own tuxedo.