Yes, and that "bad" includes what is found within each of us.I'm a relatively new MM but I can already see where this is true. The things that we stand for and strive to keep true would not be conducive to retain those "bad".
Yes, and that "bad" includes what is found within each of us.I'm a relatively new MM but I can already see where this is true. The things that we stand for and strive to keep true would not be conducive to retain those "bad".
Isn't "What" to help and set an example to man kind on what a better man can be and charity towards others?Isn't it to help and set an example to man kind on what a a better man can be and charity towards others.
I'm going to jump in here and say "not for me". If I build myself a great house it is because I want to live in a great house and I am willing to do the work to accomplish that goal. Someone may see my house and think "there is an example of a great house", they may even ask me to teach them the skills to build such a house, but that is not my purpose - that is a bonus.Isn't it to help and set an example to man kind on what a a better man can be and charity towards others.
But we do do something... we make members, we call them "masons; brothers, etc..." and then we make effort to have them participate in making the next batch.I hear and see a lot of that answer. Then what was the point of becoming a mason? Unless it was to become a shriner. I ask this question to many new EA's. And I get some saying, well, it's a cool organization to belong to. What's cool about it if you do nothing?
I hear and see a lot of that answer. Then what was the point of becoming a mason? Unless it was to become a shriner. I ask this question to many new EA's. And I get some saying, well, it's a cool organization to belong to. What's cool about it if you do nothing?
Exactly!It's 'cool' in that you are learning how to make yourself a better person.
Masonry does little to direct the process.
I suspect that the lack of management of the process of becoming a better person is one key to the decline in Masonry. There are more effective self-improvement processes freely available in all cities.
There must be more to Masonry if the current system is to survive
Masonry does little to direct the process.
I was at a lodge the other day and an elderly and much respected member referred to a deceased brother as "a nasty piece of work". I wondered at the time why the lodge permitted the deceased brother to belong for 20 years.
And I recalled an additional charge when the EA was invested with his apron - about not entering a lodge where there is brother with whom you are at variance.
I suspect that the lack of management of the process of becoming a better person is one key to the decline in Masonry. There are more effective self-improvement processes freely available in all cities.
There must be more to Masonry if the current system is to survive
It's all there in the teachings, ritual, and symbolism, but I agree, there is little being done to direct the process in many lodges. There's this notion which is often unspoken but heavily implied, and that is that we make men better by rushing them through a memorization process, putting them in a position, and holding fundraisers. Furthermore, by doing this, we are somehow making men better.
Lodges need education and mentorship programs if they want to take charge of the process.
But we do do something... we make members, we call them "masons; brothers, etc..." and then we make effort to have them participate in making the next batch.
I hear and see a lot of that answer. Then what was the point of becoming a mason? Unless it was to become a shriner. I ask this question to many new EA's. And I get some saying, well, it's a cool organization to belong to. What's cool about it if you do nothing?
Agreed!its no quick path to success to true personal development, but it is a true vocation and challenging..., but above all it puts you in the company of good men with shared values and that's been of incredible value to me..
Y do u keep posting that?It is easy to become obsessed with a billion explanations of our symbols. The craftsman should reflect on his teachings and works. The deeper meanings will occur to you more over time and with practiced reflection.
In the end, we are but a copy made in an image. And our teachings are to practice this image. It is a sacred truth that if you are a copy; then the one true form exists. We are rough longing to be perfect and by the symbolism of the dialogue the allegory teachings are a prophecy to us that the perfect one does exist.
God is at its center
And we are God's followers.
God calls us a priesthood.
We are the priests.
We have chosen a side because we choose light. Light is good. And there is no darkness in God.
The pigpen cypher is extremely common. I learned it in the scouts and taught it in the navy. I've used on event posters and other graphics as well.
I was asking wondering this myself!Y do u keep posting that?