jmansephus
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What exactly do these mean??? Does this describe me, as a non-Mason??? It sounds offensive...
There is eavesdroppers as well, which refers to spies.What exactly do these mean??? Does this describe me, as a non-Mason??? It sounds offensive...
The 3 minute Mason??There is eavesdroppers as well, which refers to spies.
"Cowan" is believed to be an old Scott1sh word. The origin or beginning of this word is unknown. The term "cowan" used by the Scots was meant to mean, "A Mason without the word; the apprentice who tries to masquerade as a Master". A more modern usage is defined as "an ignorant mason who places or lays stones together without mortar, or piles them together into a wall without working them square and true".
The “eavesdropper" in ancient times was a would be thief of secrets who listened under the eaves of houses (there was often a space between the wall and roof for ventilation).
Because to hear, he had to get close to the wall under the eaves, he received the droppings from the roof if it rained - hence, eavesdropper.
In modern times, he is the man who forges a good-standing dues card,. or finds one and masquerades as its owner; the man who has read a so-called "expose" of Freemasonry and tries to get into a lodge. He is very rare, and few Tilers have ever met him! The "cowan", however, is the Fellowcraft or Entered Apprentice stopped for cause, the one-time member in good standing who is now dropped for one cause or another.
These not infrequently try to pass.the Tiler. (The 3 minute Mason)
It's a series of 3 minute educational talks from his Jurisdiction. I believe that's what I read when he gave me the link. Lost it.The 3 minute Mason??
http://www.wisc-freemasonry.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Three-Minute-Mason.pdfIt's a series of 3 minute educational talks from his Jurisdiction. I believe that's what I read when he gave me the link. Lost it.
Can' I have it again?
Well, actually, you are still profane. But it's not an insult. It merely means you have not been initiated into the temple or received the attendant knowledge. Once you go through your initiation, assuming all goes well with your petition process, you will no longer be among the profane.aha!! I thank you all for your insight!! I am neither a cowan nor profane, so I take no offense I am currently in the process of writing my two local Lodges for further information. I'm really excited!!! Again, I thank you all
Ok, now I get it! Upon re-reading everyone's responses (thank you again), it was all too appearent, I should've seen that!Well, actually, you are still profane. But it's not an insult. It merely means you have not been initiated into the temple or received the attendant knowledge. Once you go through your initiation, assuming all goes well with your petition process, you will no longer be among the profane.