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How did you know you were ready to join? What was the defining moment in your research that allowed you to move past the denial and into acceptance ?

originally posted by: Bedlam
a reply to: Patrycjusz

Well, on the plane of pure essences where Masons reside, Sirians maintain the shrubbery. Sometimes they do our accounting.

fhtagn,
Tom Sothoth

Yes... very amusing... there's nothing as brisk and refreshing as a reply full of mockery... overflowing with ignorance. I almost regret that it was so brief.

Anyway my question regarding Sirius and Sirians still stands.

a reply to: ExternalForces
That's something each person has to answer for themselves. When I was petitioning and going through the degrees, it just felt right.

a reply to: KSigMason

Say it "felt right", I don't have the money to pay fees. Yet, I am very interested in learning the ways of a mason. What then must I do? I don't think my skills are worthy of a 9-5.

originally posted by: ExternalForces
Say it "felt right", I don't have the money to pay fees.

If you cannot afford the nominal initiation fees, $150-300 depending on the lodge, and annual dues, which are usually around $100 then you have larger problems than joining Masonry.

originally posted by: Patrycjusz

originally posted by: Bedlam
a reply to: Patrycjusz

Well, on the plane of pure essences where Masons reside, Sirians maintain the shrubbery. Sometimes they do our accounting.

fhtagn,
Tom Sothoth

Yes... very amusing... there's nothing as brisk and refreshing as a reply full of mockery... overflowing with ignorance. I almost regret that it was so brief.

Anyway my question regarding Sirius and Sirians still stands.

What makes you think Sirius is a factor in Freemasonry?

a reply to: AugustusMasonicus

I'm a college student that lives on his own. Who's parents don't help when asked. I've found my way in life this far and still continuing the journey. I don't apply myself in places I deem unnecessary. So, if you consider that a "problem", so be it. You aren't the people I thought you were.

originally posted by: ExternalForces
I don't apply myself in places I deem unnecessary.

The only time we waive the fees for a member is if they are truly unable to work, e.g. wounded veteran.

You fall under that category or something similar?

a reply to: AugustusMasonicus

That's sensitive information.

originally posted by: ExternalForces
That's sensitive information.

You got your answer.

a reply to: AugustusMasonicus

Far from it, but ok.

a reply to: ExternalForces

The total investment to become a Freemason is about $300 for the first year, and about $100 each year after that.

If you wish to become a member of a group that meets in a building and provides things like reading material, and tools to work with, those things aren't free.

If you cannot afford the money that would take, you should spend your time trying to solidify your financial position. If you wish to learn what masonry is about, wait until it won't be such a financial burden.

originally posted by: ExternalForces
Far from it, but ok.

Your purposeful crypticness does not help the situation. You were given parameters. Unless you are truly unable to wrk you need to pay the fees, just like everyone else.

a reply to: ExternalForces
The dues is a responsibility required to join.

a reply to: ExternalForces
I understand the challenges of college life, but dues are required.

Fine. Until then I'll keep researching.

One last question. Would you deem it appropriate to continue a college education if you were considering about becoming a Mason?

originally posted by: ExternalForces

One last question. Would you deem it appropriate to continue a college education if you were considering about becoming a Mason?

A college education has no bearing on being initiated.

a reply to: AugustusMasonicus

Thank you for answering my questions, sir.

originally posted by: network dude
What makes you think Sirius is a factor in Freemasonry?

You mean "know" not "think". Because of Masonic rituals which focus that planet. Such insignificant information was mentioned even on a certain documentary, but I can't find it on YouTube. Anyway it's especially important when Sirius is aligned with the Sun and Earth. I'm not really going to get in to any debates when it comes to even the slightest questioning of this subject. I'm asking a direct question and I want to get a direct and truthful answer and nothing else. Don't get this sidetracked. It's not gonna work.

Still I'm not excepting an answer, but I have a pretty good idea why you revere Sirians and their planet. They are partially our ancestors. Besides you'd have to be near the top of the food chain (metaphorically speaking) to learn and understand certain things. Most Masons don't get past learning about the power of the Sun.

Dear Mr masons.
Do you need a Butler for your secret meetings?.
Im British and can obviously butler very well.
Signed gnugent (mrs).