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reply posted on 20-11-2009 @ 11:54 PM by scooterstrats

And this answers the OP how? I "rally" don't know ,it's off-topic . (Mods???) I answered the question posited in the original post. An off-topic opinion did not contribute to this discussion.

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reply posted on 21-11-2009 @ 12:03 AM by scooterstrats

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reply posted on 21-11-2009 @ 12:12 AM by scooterstrats

"Following rituals, making myself look silly, behaving in an obedient manner...not for me."

Thats cool too. But, do you live in society, follow societal norms, conform to laws? Yes pal, it is for you whether you realize or like it. You would not be able to post here otherwise. Yes, this post may also identify me as a Freemason. Deal with it. Freemasons conform to each item that you say is not for you.

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reply posted on 21-11-2009 @ 05:42 AM by Saurus

Originally posted by herbivore
Masons are a lot like communists. They too do not rally know WHO they serve.

I do - Masons do not serve anyone.

The more I know about masons, the more I am not impressed with them - at all. Following rituals, making myself look silly, behaving in an obedient manner...not for me.

Not for most people, I guess.

Fortunately for me, I am one of the lucky ones who don't mind, and I have become a better man because of it.

reply posted on 21-11-2009 @ 07:33 AM by triaxrob

Someone mentioned in this post someplace (sorry not going back 4 pages to find who)lol, how do you join the masons, yesterday a bank here in town had a thing on there electronic sign that said "want to be a freemason? open house on" by then i was past the sign , but think it was funny after reading this post yesterday, seems they are getting a little more public on how to join. i will see if i can get a pic of it sometime today. just for the WTFness of it.

reply posted on 9-3-2010 @ 11:27 PM by keltdruid65

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After review and someone notifying me:
I need to make a correction on this post: the chaplain of the lodge I am a member of is not Pagan. I meant to say that there is a Pagan as a Chaplain of another Masonic body-see the post I made after this one I am correcting.
My apologies.

reply posted on 16-3-2010 @ 04:19 PM by Ravenstruth

People who are Freemasons often times wear a Masonic Ring. Some have emblems (the square and compass) on their clothing. There are about five or so "secret" handshakes that often identify masons as well. You might enjoy looking into the book "Secrets of the Freemasons" By Michael Bradley.

reply posted on 18-3-2010 @ 08:36 PM by sharkman

I can't believe this post is still floating around. I posted to it almost 4 years ago.

Anyway, it is still entertaing reading some of the nonsense that passes for information about Masons.

reply posted on 19-3-2010 @ 02:41 PM by Prime-Vector

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33 degrees? I have books from my grandfather, he was a master mason. the book is called the Master mason, written in the 50s. There are only 3 degrees according to the book. Master is the 3rd and highest degree. Then there is grandmaster which rules over the grand lodges, Private msg me for a link to the book as I have scanned and uploaded it to the internet, just dont want ANYONE reading it as its Private and confidential.

reply posted on 19-3-2010 @ 04:42 PM by JoshNorton

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True, there are thre degrees in Masonry and the 3rd, Master Mason, is the highest that one may achieve. But there are appendant bodies, whose membership requires that you be a Master Mason to join, which have further study in Masonry. In the Scottish Rite system there are 32° that are conferred regularly, and a 33rd degree which is an honor given to Masons who have served the Scottish Rite. The York Rite system, on the other hand, has, I believe, 14 degrees.

There are deprecated systems, such as Memphis-Merriam, which I think had 98 degrees.

None of these outrank a 3rd degree Master Mason, they're just additional study with more allegory and symbolism.

reply posted on 20-3-2010 @ 09:40 PM by network dude

reply to post by sharkman

how is it in the east?

is the seat a bit warm at times? Or are you a cool customer?

reply posted on 21-3-2010 @ 08:44 AM by abilit3

i think with the masons grandfather at 32 you dont need to worry about too much.

reply posted on 21-3-2010 @ 06:19 PM by KSigMason

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I didn't know you were rapping the Gavel this year?

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