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If the enemy is in range,So are you! F.I.I.G.M.O. On Warning: 10 days for personal attacks and disruptive post. Stillkit  |
I will try to a better job of typing this time. I have seen times in the other fraternal lodges where two or more members will wind up in the parking lot over something trivial. When the Masonic meeting is over we have a meal AND there is no shop talk, No pizzing or moaning. The master says ,If you have something to say .It will be said in the meeting. Not afterward. I don't have one bad thought or anything derogatory to say about my membership in the masons. I have one question that I keep asking my self. WHAT took you so long.
IF THE ENEMY IS IN RANGE , SO ARE YOU. I.Y.A.O.Y.A.S. |
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I was wondering about the process I should take to be a mason . It's something I've wanted to do for awhile now I just didn't know how to go about it. I am currently serving in the USAF at RAF Lakenheath, in England and only have about 4 1/2 months left here before I PCS. I contacted the Grand Lodge in my home state of Kentucky via the website and the reply was to wait until I was residing in Ky. because there are no AF bases in Ky that could be quite awhile. Is there anything else I could try while I'm here or do I need to wait until I'm stateside again?
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I am interested in becoming a member. I am stationed at Ft Stewart and live in Hinesville. I have a buddy I work with who is also interested and black. He is under the impression we cannot go together since the lodges are not mixed. Is that true? From reading other posts on here I don't think it is.
Patrick pschiess_67@yahoo.com please email and I can talk to someone in person. Thanks |
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I know a brother from my lodge that joined an English lodge in England while in the USAF. He was a Mason from Indiana. You might inquire if you can join an English lodge even though you are an American. Make sure the lodge is recognized in the U.S. and in the state you will be living in like Kentucky. There are such things as clandestine lodges that are not recognized in the U.S. and even in certain states. Anyway, can't hurt to try. Let us know what happens. Fraternally, /s/ Terry, PM Freemason Hot Topics Moderator |
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Ok I'd like to ask a few questions if noone minds. First off, I am not a mason, I would like to become one.
Here is the issue. I know there used to be a lodge here in my hometown of Cottonwood Alabama. Also I believe there is still one in Ashford, not too far down the road. But, I seem to be unable to find any reliable information on if these lodges are still active at all, as the only other people I knew who were involved with the masons and easter star were my grandparents who have passed away some time ago. There is noone in my hometown who wears a masonic emblem at all, trust me, we have less than 1,000 people in my hometown, and word travels fast. So there is no way to identify a mason here that I am aware of, and there are no websites that I have found for lodges that may be in my area. I know Alabama lags a little on the technology front at times, but I don't seem to know whom to contact, or be able to find out who either. Any advice would be much apperciated. Many thanks. |
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This link will bring you to the Grand Lodge of Alabama site, that lists all of the Lodges within your state. And you are correct there is a Lodge in Ashford. If you search "Ashford Alabama Freemason Lodge the address and phone number will come up, just give them a call and tell the secretary you are interested in joining. Hot links below is prohibited on this forum and modified accordingly: (cut and paste on url if needed) alafreemasonry.org/lodges.html This message has been edited. Last edited by: TerryTCT, |
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What about other denominations? Is this a Christian only organization? |
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No, Freemasonry is not a Christian only organization. The "rules" are you have to have a belief in a higher power. Basically you can not be a athiest and you can not be a satanist. Other then that you can be Hindu/Christian/Muslim/Jewish ect... |
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Freemasonry, while religious in nature, is not, does not profess to be, and does not wish to be, a religion. Nor does it promote any particular religion. So long as they meet the qualifications for membership, Masonry accepts men from every religious faith - Protestant, Jewish, Roman Catholic, and others. It does not bar any man because of his religious leanings, so long as he believes in a Supreme Being and so long as his beliefs are not characterized by that which is generally deemed morally unacceptable. Many ministers of many denominations are members of and ardent supporters of the Masonic Fraternity, and many ministers of the same denominations vehemently oppose Free masonry. This division of opinion also exists among lay members of the various religions. It has been found that religious opposition to Masonry almost always stems from a failure to properly inform oneself, such opposition usually arising from a mistaken belief that Masonry seeks to supplant religion. Members of the various religions who have become Masons almost never make religious objection to the fraternity, or to its teachings and practices. In fact, it is usually found that men become even stronger supporters of their churches after becoming Ma sons. To become and remain a Freemason a man must believe in a Supreme Being. His method of worshipping his Deity is none of Masonry's business. He will not, in a Masonic lodge, be permitted to urge his religious beliefs upon any other member, nor will any other member be allowed to promote his particular faith while in lodge. Even the discussion of various religions, or of any other topic liable to excite arguments or animosities, is forbidden in a Masonic lodge. Masonry openly urges each member to be faithful to and to participate in the religion of his choice. It studiously avoids any teaching or practice which could be remotely construed as supplanting any religion or which would conflict with the activities of any church. Members of a lodge frequently attend worship services as a group, as evidence of their support of religion, and these attendances are not restricted to any particular denomination/s. Finally, Freemasonry makes no attempt to save men's souls, or even to reform them; these functions it properly leaves to churches and religions. Masonry does not even want men whose souls need saving, or who are in need of reformation. It wants as members only those men who are already good, hoping and believing their Masonic association will further enrich their lives. It expects its members to conduct themselves in accordance with a strict moral code, and it feels the requirements of that moral code are not repugnant to the teachings of any religion or to the beliefs of any good man. I hope that this is responsive to your inquiry. Fraternally, /s/ Terry, PM Freemason Hot Topics Moderator |
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Greetings all,
I start my first degree in about 1 week. Question: Must I be a MM (Master Mason) prior to wearing the ring or obtaining a Masonic uuto license plate? I want to only do what is right and authorized. Best wishes. |
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You should not wear any Masonic "bling", until you have completed the Master Mason degree.
However, there is nothing at all wrong, with sniffing around the internet, and checking e-bay, and pawn shops. If you find a ring you like, go ahead and purchase it. When you go to your DMV to purchase your Masonic vehicle license plate, the clerk will normally ask for identification, that you are a Mason. Your lodge secretary will provide you with a dues card, once you complete the MM degree. I initiated the legislation, to get masonic vehicle license plates in Kentucky. If your state does not yet have Masonic vehicle license plates, contact your state DMV, and get the process started. Alabama has never had Masonic license plates, but I spoke with their Grand Master some weeks, ago, and Alabama will have them soon. This message has been edited. Last edited by: cemab4y, |
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Richard White Henson II
14110 Beverly Drive, Hughesville, MD, 20637 240-271-2269 Do you believe in God? (yes) Have you ever petitioned a lodge of masons in the past?(No) Your age (25) I would like to join a Maryland lodge, I've wanted to join for awhile, but have had no luck/help. -Thanks |
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Richard- Let's get to work on it. First, here is the web page for the Grand Lodge of Maryland
http://mdmasons.org You can contact the office of the Grand Secretary directly, and ask for his assistance. The Office of the Grand Secretary is open for business from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM weekdays and can be reached by dialing (410) 527-0600 or sending an email to office@glmd.org. From your zip code, I think you are in Charles County. Here is a lodge in Indian Head: Perseverance No. 208 31 Raymond Avenue Indian Head, MD 20640 You can also contact St. Columba lodge in La Plata MD, at info@stcolumba150.org I suggest that you contact one or more lodges directly, and inform them of your desire to become a Mason. They will assist you, in obtaining a petition. You should also contact the Grand Lodge of Maryland directly. Here is an important link: http://www.masonicinfo.com/approaching.htm |
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I have been interested and would like some information etc please.
Steves396lt1@yahoo.com |
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I am interested and would like more information, I am in Bahrain, email is htthagm@yahoo.com
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I just thought I'd post and let everyone know that it was this thread, about a year or so ago that inspired me to read more about Masonry.
I am now a Master Mason, raised 3/23/09, and loving it. I'm going to add the military.com forums to the list of places I frequent now and provide what guidance I can. And maybe in a few years, when I'm done with my education, I can put on a uniform and truly fit in here. |
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