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Originally posted by PnezakYahakotima
A Mason who tried to kill me once told me that "emotion is weakness".
Originally posted by notkmarx
there is a local mason lodge in my town.
i've talked to several masons that are a part of that lodge.
i was told my "standing in society" didn't meet their lodge's "minimum requirements".
i know nothing of their "rituals" other than what i have read on the internet.
my christian friends think i should be fitted for a straight jacket for trying to join the masons.
that's my experience.
also i'm sure how a non-mason is suppose to comment on mason rituals?edit on 22-1-2013 by notkmarx because: speelin
Originally posted by thelongjourney
First, I'd make sure your actually dealing with a real masonic lodge, as that is an odd response.
Originally posted by Dustytoad
So I'd say Positive, Expanding, Awareness is the effect.
Originally posted by AugustusMasonicus
Originally posted by Dustytoad
So I'd say Positive, Expanding, Awareness is the effect.
I would agree with this sentiment.
Say, did anyone ever tell you that you sound like a Mason?
Originally posted by Dustytoad
What is the relationship of most Masons to Christianity?
I share some of the Christian ideals, and agree with all the important ones, but I also find the ideas were not new at the time.
More to the point, my God doesn't seem to be the same one they have, even though the God I am talking about is alluded to in the New Testament.
Originally posted by AugustusMasonicus
As long as your God is the one that created the Universe then you are fine.
Originally posted by AugustusMasonicus
Originally posted by thelongjourney
First, I'd make sure your actually dealing with a real masonic lodge, as that is an odd response.
We use a similarly polite expression if your background check comes back with a criminal conviction.
Originally posted by thelongjourney
For me, the ritual is a link that connects all masons present to brethren who have gone before us.
Originally posted by Dustytoad
What is the relationship of most Masons to Christianity?
Originally posted by notkmarx
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i've been to India on vacation several times. had a shaman perform a "cleansing ritual". walked on the reservation and met a native American chief. talked with Buddhist monks in Japan. my inner child wants magic but i want a bit of a danger coupled with an experience. now i didn't tell the masons this. probably would have scared them away faster!edit on 22-1-2013 by notkmarx because: .
Originally posted by notkmarx
i think one of the draws of the mason is the idea of real life magic.
Originally posted by notkmarx
back on topic. i think one of the draws of the mason is the idea of real life magic. ]