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[Methos]

so you dont talk about what people do in their "outside life" with other masons?

We do, but it's not something that is advertised. "Here's Mr. Smith, he's a lawyer!"

 

[MjM]

Why are you skipping my question? I realize you don't get to them all, but you've gotten to the ones before, and after mine. Why is this?

 

[Methos]

Why are you skipping my question? I realize you don't get to them all, but you've gotten to the ones before, and after mine. Why is this?

Sorry.

I was reading somewhere women are barred entry into freemasonry. Is that true?

Correct, though there are affiliate bodies that do allow them.

 

[.Shane.]

Thanks for the replies.

It all depends on how active you want to be, or are able. My wife and I work opposite shifts so that we take care of our kids, which means I work in the evening and can't attend meetings or most weeknight functions. I did join a Lodge that meets on the first Saturday night of the month, but its smaller, so not very active. I am the Lodge Education Officer, so I'm a little bit active researching for that, but not very. I'm not sure if that answer your question.

My grandfather is one and I had considered it. But, as it is, I teach part-time (after a couple years of not teaching) and regular coach little league/soccer, etc.... So, if I ever did seriously consider it, I'd want to be honest about how much time it would require.

You have to believe in a Supreme Being, that's about it. Atheists are not accepted and I believe agnostics would be.

I understand the tradition, etc... but is this archaic? Are the spiritual aspects still heavily emphasized? Do you think they should change to allow atheists who are otherwise a "good fit"? Or is atheism, in your eye, fundamentally irreconcilable?

 

[Heretic_Cata]

Was paddling involved in any/all initiation ceremonies ?

 

[BlueRed]

Hmm many people in my country think that Freemasonry is connected to Judaism & Zionism.
Is it right?

 

[7ronin]

Methos,
1. In which jurisdiction do you reside?
2. Is Freemasonry declining in terms of a. numbers, and b. influence?
3. Is Freemasonry still relevant in todays world? Or perhaps to rephrase the question: Is it still worthwhile to become a member in today's world?
4. What does Freemasonry offer that other other Fraternal societies and organizations don't?