OK, I'm asking.To be one ask one
PM Pickard #690 here
OK, I'm asking.
Perhaps "they become one" can mean different things for different couples?
I trust my husband implicitly, so I do not need him to tell me every little thing he does. On the flip side, I don't tell him everything, either. Does he need to know my theological reasonings behind choosing a particular song for this Sunday? No. Do I need to know every little thing about the process he went through to become a Mason? No. Do I know that the organization is meant to do good things and form a brotherhood of souls? Yes. Good enough for me.
I am not seeking to debate Masonry, but wish to clarify a few things.
1. Masonry does not claim to be Christian. Its teachings are based on Old Testament scriptures and legends about the building of King Solomon's Temple, but it accepts members from all faiths.
2. It is a fraternal organization and, as such, restricts its membership to men. I am not a member of the women's group at my church. Women are more open in their interactions when there are no men present. Out of respect for their privacy and that special interaction, I will not invade the women's groups. Men are afforded the same thing in Masonry. Maybe you could find the same fellowship in a men's group at your church and, if you do, all well and good. You can haul lumber in any brand of pick-up truck. But if you want exclusively Christian fellowship with church approved theology, go to church.
3. It is my opinion that it is foolish to believe that the Lord's work can be done only through the church. I think that would be like saying only ordained clergy can speak God's truth. I believe the pastor who spoke to Timjoebillybob's uncle was narrow-minded and wrong.
Doug
Shhhhhhhhh promise not to tell anyone and I'll tell you the biggest secret of Freemasonry.... y'all got to really promise not to tell a soul ,.,,,,, ready???
It's all about the food!!
Shhhhhhhhh promise not to tell anyone and I'll tell you the biggest secret of Freemasonry.... y'all got to really promise not to tell a soul ,.,,,,, ready???
It's all about the food!!
i actually just had my EA degree last month. i am looking forward to journeying further into the free and accepted masons fraternity.
i actually just had my EA degree last month. i am looking forward to journeying further into the free and accepted masons fraternity.
i actually just had my EA degree last month. i am looking forward to journeying further into the free and accepted masons fraternity.
I can't believe I have not seen this thread before. I was Raised to Master Mason in October 2009. ( 2 of my older cousins and my brother in law helped me along in my journey) On the same night that my father received his 50 year recognition. Pine Village Lodge No. 315.
I just finally recieved my Master Mason degree this month after my 3 month journey I am now a proud member of McCulloch lodge 737 in Marion.