If this is indeed true and you are a man of your word, then you would have no problem providing all the world with your SS#, mother's maiden name, account numbers and passwords to all your bank accounts.My problem is with joining I would be sworn to secrecy which I don't like secrets. And I know the fact that I can read and find out the answers to life without joining a brotherhood, yet I respect your gig.
Being a Mason is not about secrets, it is a different way to grow, mature, and walk life's path with men of similar values.My problem is with joining I would be sworn to secrecy which I don't like secrets. And I know the fact that I can read and find out the answers to life without joining a brotherhood, yet I respect your gig.
Being a Mason is not about secrets, it is a different way to grow, mature, and walk life's path with men of similar values.
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I agree but, it is about keeping your word.
Keeping a secret and keeping your word are 2 different things, tho they could be used in the same fashionBeing a Mason is not about secrets, it is a different way to grow, mature, and walk life's path with men of similar values.
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I agree but, it is about keeping your word.
Both boil down to honor. An honorable man has no problem keeping something given to him in confidence within his breast if he promises to do so.Keeping a secret and keeping your word are 2 different things, tho they could be used in the same fashion
So, are you saying that the membership fees are no longer an issue for you? What changed for you between Oct 2009 and now?My problem is with joining I would be sworn to secrecy which I don't like secrets. And I know the fact that I can read and find out the answers to life without joining a brotherhood, yet I respect your gig.
LOL!!! Monery is no object! I smell me a troll... Must be in his "DNA"So, are you saying that the membership fees are no longer an issue for you? What changed for you between Oct 2009 and now?
I didn't say they weren't.Keeping a secret and keeping your word are 2 different things, tho they could be used in the same fashion
Let's give him some more rope, Gary; he can either make a lifeline...or a noose!LOL!!! Monery is no object! I smell me a troll... Must be in his "DNA"
Yup. In fact, if you are Christian, JC had a whole bunch of teachings supporting secrecy. The OT is also full of secrecy support. I'll bet that other faiths make comment upon this too.Secrecy is not a bad thing.
Secrecy within Masonry imo, is sometimes misinterpreted. Imo, Freemasonry is more a Private organization than a Secret one. Our existence is public, many of our events are public and involve the general public. The only Secrets we have are the ways we recognize each other and how we bring in new members. Our Initiation ceremonies are Secret, however I cannot remember a single newly initiated member who felt "put off" by the obligatory secrecy after experiencing the ceremonies. Our level of secrecy is no higher than a business' secret operations. If you are really that concerned about it DNA, then I wouldn't recommend you petition. There are other organizations out there.My problem is with joining I would be sworn to secrecy which I don't like secrets. And I know the fact that I can read and find out the answers to life without joining a brotherhood, yet I respect your gig.
Meh, You may be right... But judging from his previous posts I'm a sceptic.Let's give him some more rope, Gary; he can either make a lifeline...or a noose!
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