jonesvilletexas
Premium Member
How many believe the age 18 is good for the fraternity if so why?
I've met quite a few masons of the older persuasion that are VERY immature. That comment my brother is I think prejudice. The younger Generation like that in DeMolay work hard at what they do they deserve as much of a chance as next, if an 18 y/o wants to be a mason, I will give him the the considerations I would give a 40 year old immature man. Please forgive me if I seem to forceful with my opinion, but that is what this website is about.I think it should be 21. Granted, there are the occasional 18 yr olds who have the maturity for the fraternity (we have one in our lodge, we just passed him the week before thanksgiving, and his father is an officer) but in general, they are a rarity. There needs to be some maturity to understand what they are undertaking.
I'm good with 18. If he isn't ready (often times he won't be at 21 either), then the investigation committee should sort that out.
I'm good with 18. If he isn't ready (often times he won't be at 21 either), then the investigation committee should sort that out.
I'm good with 18. If he isn't ready (often times he won't be at 21 either), then the investigation committee should sort that out.
If a person is old enough to die for their country in war, be a peace officer, fire fighter, or otherwise help a nation stand on its' feet I think they are old enough to petition.
As has been said we have a process in place that should a person not be suitable then they should be weeded out before they become a member. The petitioner is not an issue, our process if a person who is not suitable gains admission has broken down because of the individuals involved in it. Then we must look at the people involved in the process and take responsible steps to change it. I guess I view each of us as the gate guards, we have a responsibility and must stand up and partake in those responsibilities.
You took the words out of my mouth. You would surely get a push on membership, but that is short sighted. On the long run, you just increase the number of those who quit.I think it should be 21. Granted, there are the occasional 18 yr olds who have the maturity for the fraternity (we have one in our lodge, we just passed him the week before thanksgiving, and his father is an officer) but in general, they are a rarity. There needs to be some maturity to understand what they are undertaking.