Why are the Oddfellows left out?, page 2

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reply posted on 11-10-2007 @ 11:49 PM by topsecretombomb

They have a lodge down the street from my house, but I dont know anything regarding practical teachings, rituals etc

Is there supposed to be a conspiracy to every sect? I think not, some Freemasons are actually not at all evil, and most likely dont know the true intentions of their hierarchys.

reply posted on 12-10-2007 @ 01:25 AM by tep200377

Seems like the Odd Fellow community is active here in Norway.

www.oddfellow.no...

I remember a churchlike buildning in my birthtown when i was younger.

reply posted on 12-10-2007 @ 06:15 AM by Voyager1

I notice on occasion the three interlocking circles of the Oddfellows on old buildings in a lot of small cities. They always seem to be borded up and not used anymore. It would almost seem the Odd Fellows are nearly extinct.

reply posted on 12-10-2007 @ 01:05 PM by Teratoma

This is interesting. I have a patch that I picked up at a swap meet many years ago. It has the words, "Dufflebags - We Never Sleep" with a cartoon picture of a duffle bag with arms and legs and a face, with one eye open. I've always assumed it was some sort of military item but even with my mad Google skills I haven't come up with a single reference that's anywhere close.

I did find references to Pinkerton Govt Services, whose original motto was "We Never Sleep", printed over their logo, "the unblinking eye" (which they still use today). (Source)

I also found this:

With a blurb about it being used by "Future Farmers".

Anyway, not to derail the thread, but whether related or not, does anyone know anything about the Dufflebags or that patch?

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reply posted on 22-8-2010 @ 03:22 PM by mumzly

reply to post by rotarychris7

Hi, I"m a member of a lodge of the IOOF in Pa. I just want to let everyone know that we're not trying to control government, and that we're not satanists...actually you must believe in some supreme being to be a member. There's nothing to be concerned about, we just visit the sick, relieve the distressed, bury the dead, and educate the orphan (our motto). It's actually a fun interesting brotherhood to belong too. I recommend if you ever get a chance to join, do so. It's a worth while endeavor, plus we're hurting for members anymore....and btw we're all not old....I'm 24

Thanks for reading,
Color Bearer, and Rep. to Harmony Lodge #86, Tamaqua, Pa
Brother Robert Francis

reply posted on 22-8-2010 @ 03:32 PM by silent thunder

I do not think the Oddfellows are in any way nefarious or part of the NWO, etc.

My limited impression is that they were formed as a kind of "poor-man's freemasonry," aimed more at physical laborers and manufacturers, etc.

In a town I spent some time in as a kid, there is a beautiful old IOOF hall. According to an old friend, there are only one or two aged members left. As far as I know these people really do good charitable work around the community.

If there is any "conspiracy" with the Oddfellows, it might have to do with all that old real eastate and nice old buildings. Who owns them? And as the organization dwindles, who will have claim to their property in dozens of small towns and cities?

reply posted on 24-9-2010 @ 12:53 AM by southerndemolay

Originally posted by rotarychris7
It is very obvious that the Freemason fraternity is the subject of many conspiracy theories. My question to the ATS community is how come conspiracies concerning the Oddfellows don't exist, at least on this board. Like Freemasonry they have degrees, rituals, esoteric knowledge, and a philanthropic front. Why is it this groups seems to operate under that radar of conspiracy nuts?

Id like to note, that I am in full support of both organisations and believe that they do nothing except mold great men, help the community, and spark further spiritual enlightenment.

I would just like to offer a discussion about a secret society other than the A&AFM, and see if any of you ATSers have any knowledge of the Oddfellows.

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correction, the oddfellows have nop esoteric knowledge in the way the masons do. i know and have talked to too many OF's to know better. yet i am still petitioning the oddfellows for membership

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