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reply posted on 10-8-2009 @ 12:53 AM by KSigMason
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We are speculative Freemasons, not operative. Plus, Freemasonry became public in 1717, if you want to go by the date of the Grand Lodge of England founding. So before that the Freemasons were a secret societies? I'm not sure the point you are trying to make.

Originally posted by eMachine
"....does it take to screw in a lightbulb?" That would have been funny atleast.

That's where I thought it was going.

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reply posted on 10-8-2009 @ 03:00 AM by driley
It is believed by most historians of the Fraternity that at some point operative Masons began "accepting" members who were not working Masons. Most likely, this started by accepting people who would be useful to the Masons -- like powerful patrons, doctors who could provide healthcare to the members etc. Eventually, there were so many 'gentlemen accepted Masons' that in some places they out numbered the working Masons. As things developed the Accepted Freemasons began to start their own Lodge and expand the ritual of the operatives in order to create a society more concerned with philosophy and self-improvement than building.

How many Masons does it take to change a light bulb?

Answer 1) Change!? We will never change the light bulb in this Lodge!

Answer 2) None. The light bulb must change of its own freewill and accord.

Answer 3) At least seven. A Worshipful Master to appoint a committee of three members to examine the light bulb situation at report back at the next regular communication. Thee Past Masters to meet privately with the Worshipful Master to explain that's not how it has been done in the past. One Secretary to buy a new bulb out of his own money and install it whilst praying no one notices.

Answer 4) Light bulbs are a recent innovation in the Craft and the Grand Lodge committee examining their use hasn't issued its report yet.

Answer 5) It takes an entire Lodge to provide light.

There. I'm done with the Freemasons and light bulb jokes.


reply posted on 10-8-2009 @ 04:00 AM by jeasahtheseer
Originally posted by driley
It is believed by most historians of the Fraternity that at some point operative Masons began "accepting" members who were not working Masons. Most likely, this started by accepting people who would be useful to the Masons -- like powerful patrons, doctors who could provide healthcare to the members etc. Eventually, there were so many 'gentlemen accepted Masons' that in some places they out numbered the working Masons. As things developed the Accepted Freemasons began to start their own Lodge and expand the ritual of the operatives in order to create a society more concerned with philosophy and self-improvement than building.

How many Masons does it take to change a light bulb?

Answer 1) Change!? We will never change the light bulb in this Lodge!

Answer 2) None. The light bulb must change of its own freewill and accord.

Answer 3) At least seven. A Worshipful Master to appoint a committee of three members to examine the light bulb situation at report back at the next regular communication. Thee Past Masters to meet privately with the Worshipful Master to explain that's not how it has been done in the past. One Secretary to buy a new bulb out of his own money and install it whilst praying no one notices.

Answer 4) Light bulbs are a recent innovation in the Craft and the Grand Lodge committee examining their use hasn't issued its report yet.

Answer 5) It takes an entire Lodge to provide light.

There. I'm done with the Freemasons and light bulb jokes.


lol funny post. I like number 2 and 3 . And good info in the first paragraph



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reply posted on 10-8-2009 @ 07:12 PM by Mintwithahole.
Originally posted by AugustusMasonicus
Speaking of which, the owl burgers were quite tasty last weekend. Thanks again!


No problem Brother. Stop by next weekend when I invite my pal
Woodsy over. Do you mind bringing a bottle of Latour? It should go well.


I know I shouldn't but I simply can't resist it. . .

I'm busy that night so I can't make it. Could you video the ritual sacrifice for me so I can watch it the next morning over breakfast?


reply posted on 11-8-2009 @ 10:36 AM by network dude
reply to post by Tetragrammaton



it's a joke. It is the alternative to having anti masons screaming that we secretly worship a statue of an owl.

They taste like chicken.
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