FreeMasonry - who can join?

Originally posted by NexusAtom
It also asked if I ever was affiliated with a group that's purpose was to overthrow the government.

Well I must say I find that incredibly interesting. Would I be correct in assuming that it would not be looked favourably upon if yes was answered to that particular question?

I am a mason and I have always wondered if a KOC could join?

reply to post by Richardfromoxford


Why are we digging up year -plus old threads? (Several on this board).
Thats kind frowned upon on this site...orI could be wrong....



[edit on 7/16/09 by scooterstrats]

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Pretty sure it's to build up the points necessary to post a thread.

reply to post by RuneSpider
Yeah, good eye ! Lets watch and see, shall we?

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Mr Richard from Oxford, how many posts would you like or need to record tonight? Got enough yet?

I think a lot of freemasons are very conflicted, especially as they reach the higher levels. For example, you can see some of this in the posters here. (I am a new poster but I've been lurking for a long time). A certain unnamed friend of mine who happens to post here very frequently is a 96-degree Memphis Misiriam adept and very high (i.,e. head of a national council) of his group. But I know he feels something is "not quite right" about it and I would wager it keeps him up at night.

I've got enough guys! Although that wasn't what I was trying for.

What is the 96 degree? I maybe new, but not ignorant and unlettered in masonry history? what is that?

reply to post by Richardfromoxford


What lodge bro and where is it?
I'll try to help.

Originally posted by Richardfromoxford
I've got enough guys! Although that wasn't what I was trying for.

What is the 96 degree? I maybe new, but not ignorant and unlettered in masonry history? what is that?

Officially there are only 3 degrees to Masonry, ending with degree-number-three. However, the Scottish and York rites include higher degrees for those who wish. Scottish rites run to 33rd-degree. There are other "Rites" that offer even higher degrees but not all freemasons accept them. Memphis Misriam was founded I think over 200 years ago and its always been a controversial part of the Masonic structure, with some refusing to acept its validity. This one runs to 99 degrees and has been accussed of "degree-peddling": i.e., exploiting Masons by simply squeezing money out of them so they can get a pretty collection of titles and medals. Its worth noting, however, that both Garabaldi (Italian Revolution leader) and Napoleon were involved with Memphis-Misiram right, and this rite acquired a slightly unsavory reputation for alleged activities during the french revolution. Still, it persists, although many Masons consider it "Irregular" or "unorthodox" freemasonry. They also have a slightly unsavory reputation and their names come up a lot in connection with NWO and conspiracy theories.

Thanks....

I have been a mason for only a year and haven't had the time or energy to join the other bodies yet...I'll look into it.

This phrase sounds really familiar to me....
Have I heard this before?.

reply to post by Richardfromoxford

Rich, y'know you can post in other forums right?

yes...like I said it's been a while since I've been on...I used to be very active...

and as far as being active in masonry...I'm in law school...I'm glad I'm still breathing.

reply to post by Richardfromoxford
Can you at least remember what lodge you are a a member of, and what city or town it's in? College is hard, but i did it. Take a breath !

I sent you a u2u...

Law school might as well have a pledging period and 3rd degree added into it...

did the u2u go through?

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Who? To Me? I got nothing. Why a U2U instead of a response here? For some one who just registered hours ago, you know a lot about U2U. Why not answer here? We're all friends, it's free game, is it not?

I used to be on here...long story short my email account was deleted by my school...my old name was Boonepanic...

I am a member of Stokes Lodge 32 in NC...

u? I didn't want to muddle the thread with our lifestories...

reply to post by Richardfromoxford
Wow, me too !
My school deletes my stuff all the time ! That sucks when they do that, right?

Where are you a mason at?

I take it that you are...