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[Benjamin Baxter]

I created a Facebook page for my lodge and a website. The way we figured was that if it reached out to a few brothers that hadn't been to lodge In a while, and they came back it was worth it. I have recently been getting messages from people either inquiring about masonry and such. Most inquiries have been beneficial as we handed out some petitions and got some lost brothers back in the fold. I received a message today from a chick that bothered me a little. First she wanted to know the stance of what we, I guess all masons, thought of cheating and infidelity. I replied back the usual we don't agree with cheating and masonry is about making a good make better. Every human being is exactly that human, and as such we are all capable of erring. With further replies she stated that she is the one cheating with the married mason and that she didn't agree with it either. What would you do in this instance?

 

[BroBook]

I created a Facebook page for my lodge and a website. The way we figured was that if it reached out to a few brothers that hadn't been to lodge In a while, and they came back it was worth it. I have recently been getting messages from people either inquiring about masonry and such. Most inquiries have been beneficial as we handed out some petitions and got some lost brothers back in the fold. I received a message today from a chick that bothered me a little. First she wanted to know the stance of what we, I guess all masons, thought of cheating and infidelity. I replied back the usual we don't agree with cheating and masonry is about making a good make better. Every human being is exactly that human, and as such we are all capable of erring. With further replies she stated that she is the one cheating with the married mason and that she didn't agree with it either. What would you do in this instance?

This might get me in trouble but Solomon had how many ........&.......David also ,Jacob,Abraham and the law says if a man happens to have two wives the first shall ....!!!
But the real question is for her why are you participating in something you think will land you in hell?


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[masonicdove]

I created a Facebook page for my lodge and a website. The way we figured was that if it reached out to a few brothers that hadn't been to lodge In a while, and they came back it was worth it. I have recently been getting messages from people either inquiring about masonry and such. Most inquiries have been beneficial as we handed out some petitions and got some lost brothers back in the fold. I received a message today from a chick that bothered me a little. First she wanted to know the stance of what we, I guess all masons, thought of cheating and infidelity. I replied back the usual we don't agree with cheating and masonry is about making a good make better. Every human being is exactly that human, and as such we are all capable of erring. With further replies she stated that she is the one cheating with the married mason and that she didn't agree with it either. What would you do in this instance?

My first reaction was, "wow". This lady is angry or wants to burn this guy. As a FC I'm ignorant to how any lodge should handle this. Yet I'm thinking let your WM know and hopefully address it. The question is how do you address it. Now this is only my opinion but if the lady has mentioned the name of the brother then I say go to him privately with your WM and address the issue with the printed email. Here lies the issue, if she is willing to send an email to the lodge, then she is willing to run her mouth publicly. Especially if she hasn't already, either way you got a smoldering fire on your hands. She is sitting back and waiting what you will do. Furthermore, she is hurt and probably out to get this guy. Again all this is my opinion but being in ministry 19 years has given me insight to situations like this. In short, y'all got to deal with it and sooner than later.

 

[JJones]

Well, if it's true then I personally don't feel he should be a mason. If he can't follow his marriage obligations then that leaves his integrity in question IMO.

 

[Benjamin Baxter]

Well, if it's true then I personally don't feel he should be a mason. If he can't follow his marriage obligations then that leaves his integrity in question IMO.

I agree with you brother, but this is my lodges page not mine. I don't feel right expressing my thoughts under the guise of my lodges page. I would like to think my brothers would feel the same way as I do, but I also feel that we are human and can have momentary lapse in judgement. I think that if you make a commitment to someone that you cannot live up to you should tell them, don't hurt them even more. I may feel more strongly than most on this subject than some of my brothers. If you don't want to be with someone, break the tie and do what you want. I think this lady is just trying to stir things up. The guy may or may not even be a mason. Who knows. I think I'm going to make the wm an admin so I can ignore these types of messages.hehehe.

 

[BroBook]

Well, if it's true then I personally don't feel he should be a mason. If he can't follow his marriage obligations then that leaves his integrity in question IMO.

Here I go again #1 we do not know what kind of if any understanding this man might or might not have with HIS wife & #2 he who is without sin cast.....!!!


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[Brother_Steve]

is this person a facebook troll? why all the questioning about our stance on cheating and then say she is cheating with a mason?

It seems funny to me that she picked your facebook page after you set it up. there are a ton of public masonic facebook pages for her to ask this question.

Something is not right here.

 

[bezobrazan]

This lady may be full of it and looking to see what your response is. Like someone said before, why all the questions leading up to it? Why go after his affiliation to his lodge? Why does any of it matter to her? I'd be more concerned with her agenda and her motives. Something doesn't seem right about all this. I'd definitely find out more before I embarrass the guy or get the lodge involved in a false accusation.


A true man learns to soften his heart and stiffen his spine.

 

[Bro Darren]

Without proof may I suggest that you Pray for your brother and leave the rest to GAOTU


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[Benjamin Baxter]

I have gotten no more information about this. After the initial message, it has died off and hopefully gone forever. It was an experience that could happen to any lodge with a page, though. Thanks for the responses.