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Truthfully, it doesn't take an inordinate amount of time to learn the catechisms. If a man doesn't have the time it takes learn his catechisms he probably is too busy ever be active in the lodge anyway. Just my opinion.

One has to start somewhere in regards to Masonic Education, leadership training, ritual, etc and imo the catechisms are a excellent place to start.

A "Lewis Jewel" is worn by a Mason who was "Raised" by his father.

Is the "Lewis Jewel" authorized/used in Texas Masonry?

Good question. I've wondered that myself.

I just can't imagine someone taking a ring off my finger.

I couldn't understand 80% of it.

That would be WBrother Theron Dunn.

Well said Huw. Thank you.

Thanks Blake.

In my jurisdiction (Fl) the second section of the FC degree, in its entirety, is the lecture(with some dialogue with the W's and with the WM) so there is no problem with 2 going through it together.

Dying? No. Shrinking? Yes. Probably back to where Masonry should be. IMO, and we know what that's worth, the great influx of members that peaked in late 50's/early 60's, was an anomalie that was not the best thing that ever happened to the Fraternity. Matter of fact it was a calamity that...

Thanks a bunch. I will incorporate some of this in Masonic Education.

How did a discussion on ODC's turn into this?

QUOTE The current GM of Florida, has stated that there will be no ODC's during his time in office.QUOTE APPLAUSE, APPLAUSE

Br js4253, I would call that "planting the seed". Very commendable in my book.

Open House may be alright...but passing out petitions?? If asked for, sure, but passing out, I don't think so. A Lodge I was a member of used to include a petition when a thank you letter was sent to a contributor. One of several reasons I changed Lodges.

Great post. Thank you.

My information may be wrong but as I understand it; F, H and Charity came about after the Morgan incident when Gl's were starting to cater to public opinion. Prior to that it was Liberty, Equality and Fraternity. If this is true, it seems as though it can be changed as the situation warrants...

Quote Originally Posted by webstermason View Post We had a candidate back out at the last minute because no one told him how much it was going to cost. Are we investigators obligated to explain these costs to him at our meeting with him? Yes, I think so. While "worldly wealth" is not a...