Ashlar2006
Masonic Mafia
I have a question for the Nobles here ...... Why would you leave the Shrine if they did break away from Freemasonry ? Are you in it just to have fun with other Masons or are you in it for the children or both ? I ask because I know many Masons who are in groups such as the Lion's Club and other charitable groups that are non-Masonic , so if the Shrine broke away , why not remain a member to support the children's hospitals ? And if they did make a clean break then no Grand Lodge could claim them as clandestine , because they would be an independent group just like the Lion's club , Elks , Moose , Eagles and other groups and a Grand Lodge can not control what groups you are a member of that is not Masonic in nature and in my jurisdiction , the Shrine is not considered a "Masonic" body now let alone if they broke away .
Really , no answer is wrong , if your in the Shrine for fun and the hospital is an after thought (or no thought at all ) then there is nothing to be ashamed of as I know some who are in it only for the fun (which was it's true purpose anyway ) .
And I know some who abhor all the drinking and parties the Shrine throws and only concentrates on the hospitals and the transportation of the children to said hospitals .
And many who are in it for both .
So again , why would you leave ? I am only curious .
Really , no answer is wrong , if your in the Shrine for fun and the hospital is an after thought (or no thought at all ) then there is nothing to be ashamed of as I know some who are in it only for the fun (which was it's true purpose anyway ) .
And I know some who abhor all the drinking and parties the Shrine throws and only concentrates on the hospitals and the transportation of the children to said hospitals .
And many who are in it for both .
So again , why would you leave ? I am only curious .