A journey of mine into Freemasonry
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I live in a fairly remote area. Work full time. New career as of 2 years ago. Family have passed away. Have a few work friends who are of an older age. Great guys, but not always going to spend the weekends hangin' out with them. Few female friends through heading out in town and also was looking at organizations within the area.. and approx a 45min drive away I came across the Freemason fraternity.. I emailed the guy on the website.. explained my situation said would like to be part of an organization meet some new people, they meet up every second Wednesday of each month.. he said call the number and can organize to meet and chat further..
Is there anyone who is a member?
Have you any opinions on them?
Is there anyone who is a member?
Have you any opinions on them?
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Was a great experience for me. Hopefully yours is as well. Good luck.
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did u just make a thread about a secret society
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amenhotepiv wrote: »?
did u just make a thread about a secret society
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I don't believe I did. I don't see how something is 'secret' when it is right in your faces '? '. The information was easily accessible online and I have spoken to a few members in town that were involved in charitable work at the time I approached them. So I don't buy into whatever nonsense you speak of. -
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These lodges are mostly "social clubs"...........
Not a lot of "secret society" ? going on at the meetings.......
If you want to socialize and possibly make new connections it should be cool.......
If you go trying to find out the "mysteries", you might be disappointed...............
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LOL.....
These lodges are mostly "social clubs"...........
Not a lot of "secret society" ? going on at the meetings.......
If you want to socialize and possibly make new connections it should be cool.......
If you go trying to find out the "mysteries", you might be disappointed...............
Yeah only intention is the social aspect. Was once into sports but get involved in fitness at home, so thinking just a different thing to do rather than the usual I go for. -
Sounds like a great opportunity to make some powerful friends
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Knew a chick that was a eastern star in college. They used to have meetings at a very secluded location every other week. The problem with Freemasonry is they do everything in secret but claim they have nothing to hide. Secret handshakes? Secret meetings? Symbols hidden in plain sight?
I guess it is what it is. To each is own. But never trust anybody who operates in secrecy. If a ? really speak truth, then no reason to operate in secrecy -
blackamerica wrote: »Knew a chick that was a eastern star in college. They used to have meetings at a very secluded location every other week. The problem with Freemasonry is they do everything in secret but claim they have nothing to hide. Secret handshakes? Secret meetings? Symbols hidden in plain sight?
I guess it is what it is. To each is own. But never trust anybody who operates in secrecy. If a ? really speak truth, then no reason to operate in secrecy
Not being a member and subsequently not understanding things aren't equivalent to "operate in secrecy". You can plainly see us masons going about the same work that is talked about in the lodge that is only open to members. People on the outside make it much more than what it is because of their own curiosity. -
buncha old white men wit secret handshakes to move up the corporate ladder pretty much. ? who join are just ? and desire the white man's approval in society..
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I'm also a travelling man.. All I can tell you is to listen to NOTHING you hear about Freemasonry from non-Freemason's.. Make sure to ask all of your questions to the Brothers you are going to meet with, I would say 90% of your questions will be answered with the exception of the answers you'll receive once you become one.. It's been a great experience for me as I've met lots of interesting people, had a lot of fun, done a lot of work and actually learned quite a few things.. Most important piece of info I can give you as you potentially begin your journey is to go into it with an open mind.. If you have any other questions feel free to ask me or @major pain.. Good luck...
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major pain wrote: »Not being a member and subsequently not understanding things aren't equivalent to "operate in secrecy". You can plainly see us masons going about the same work that is talked about in the lodge that is only open to members. People on the outside make it much more than what it is because of their own curiosity.
Thats why I say Christ is the only path if you want truth. The truth doesn't require secret handshakes or code words. Its only truth
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blackamerica wrote: »major pain wrote: »Not being a member and subsequently not understanding things aren't equivalent to "operate in secrecy". You can plainly see us masons going about the same work that is talked about in the lodge that is only open to members. People on the outside make it much more than what it is because of their own curiosity.
Thats why I say Christ is the only path if you want truth. The truth doesn't require secret handshakes or code words. Its only truth
lol.. not curious.. but comments on a thread about freemasonry...
like i said people on the outside make it more than what it is believe what you want tho.. -
blackamerica wrote: »major pain wrote: »Not being a member and subsequently not understanding things aren't equivalent to "operate in secrecy". You can plainly see us masons going about the same work that is talked about in the lodge that is only open to members. People on the outside make it much more than what it is because of their own curiosity.
Thats why I say Christ is the only path if you want truth. The truth doesn't require secret handshakes or code words. Its only truth
Why is it that ? in the Bible admits to have been the director behind so many murders.. yet in the Bible we hear nothing of Satan murdering anyone? Serious question.
I believe in ? also. But what you deem as truth I find worrying. -
I'll said it again.. and BLACK MAN running up in a Masonic lodge tryna to get down with the Baphomet supporters is a damn ? tryna assimilate into the White Man's Satanic organization. If youz a Black Man, that ? is not for you. ? don't even question it, just join like fools. don't even question the separation of the Lodges either from F&AM to FM...jus tlost ? tryna fit in.
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My frat bro is a mason, he been trying to get other people into it. I was thinking about it but idk. I don't like not knowing what I am signing up for but at the same time I don't believe it's as crazy as non-masons make it.
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My frat bro is a mason, he been trying to get other people into it. I was thinking about it but idk. I don't like not knowing what I am signing up for but at the same time I don't believe it's as crazy as non-masons make it.
it aint...
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Why is it that ? in the Bible admits to have been the director behind so many murders.. yet in the Bible we hear nothing of Satan murdering anyone? Serious question.
I believe in ? also. But what you deem as truth I find worrying.
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blackamerica wrote: »Why is it that ? in the Bible admits to have been the director behind so many murders.. yet in the Bible we hear nothing of Satan murdering anyone? Serious question.
I believe in ? also. But what you deem as truth I find worrying.
Y'all ? really need to find Jesus quick
"this is who you follow?" Are you right in the head? I don't follow Albert Pike. And first I have heard of the name. I am not distorting anything. Do you ever think with your own brain without having everything force fed and just accepting blinding. That is why I respect the Bible, I just have real questions as that is how I function. I question things. If anything seems you enjoy foolery. I asked why ? claims responsibility for murder in the Bible and we never hear of Satan murdering anyone. It does not mean I look to Satan for guidance in any way. I often wondered if the Bible is Satans tool of deception. As to me, ? won't just ? ? nilly. IMO.
I am not Mason if you have read my posts clearly. It is an enquiry. So quit the YOU do this, YOU think that nosense.
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My frat bro is a mason, he been trying to get other people into it. I was thinking about it but idk. I don't like not knowing what I am signing up for but at the same time I don't believe it's as crazy as non-masons make it.
That is the thing also, I had a discussion with one member who said you can choose to no longer be a member whenever you want and that hardly any attend every meeting. Some attend once a month if that. -
blackamerica wrote: »Knew a chick that was a eastern star in college. They used to have meetings at a very secluded location every other week. The problem with Freemasonry is they do everything in secret but claim they have nothing to hide. Secret handshakes? Secret meetings? Symbols hidden in plain sight?
I guess it is what it is. To each is own. But never trust anybody who operates in secrecy. If a ? really speak truth, then no reason to operate in secrecy
Do you know how many organizations have meetings and keep it for members only.. they don't just allow anyone to walk in off the street and participate..
I have seen the 'handshake' in plain sight.. so where is the secrecy to it??
Symbols hidden in plain sight? What does this even mean? HIDDEN in PLAIN SIGHT? Am I missing something.. the symbolism is pretty blatant if you ask me. I can find it easily.
Just generally some of the shadiest cats I have met have operated right in front your face. But they have portrayed themselves as having the most clean faces around.
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The first free masons were actually black men.
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The first free masons were actually black men.
This is the first I have heard of this Batman.