Taught to be Cautious?
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Oh Bryan I knew some one would fall for that one but did not think it would be you :smile:
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.......true story
.......just saying....!!
.......just saying....!!
It is a level of learning and then a sort of exam, basically you are tested on your masonic knowledge!
As far as I'm aware that 18 thing does not operate under the English Masonic Constitution. But Scotland and a few other Grand Lodges do operate it I think. :hi:
You would be amazed at what people believe when it comes to Freemasonry mate. At the end of the day there are very few things that are actually secret. It's only words, phrases, gestures/signs and details of ceremonies. The world is full of details of what it is basically all about, anyone can buy the regalia, the books we use etc etc. Many of us "younger Freemasons" (and I'm 60), do not believe that we should hide the fact that we are Masons, there is no reason for it at all. If Masons had been more open about things in the past, we wouldn't have all the strange stories that abound today. :scout:
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No.... Sorry sweetie.....I just saw the humour in Darkies post :smile:
I would also like to LIKE your post above....but ran out of likes again.
For some reason I only get between 1 or 4 a day.....
It's funny what people actually believe about Freemasons though! To be blunt it is the fault of Freemasonry itself, it should be a lot more open than it is. We are allowed to answer questions about it, but we cannot divulge some words, signs or details of ceremonies. Most Masonic wives just reckon it's like the boy scouts, but with lots of beer! The wives know a hell of a lot, mainly because they help us to learn our lines at times, but they don't know the signs or words though. :biggrin:
Les I hope not !
Surely you have what is known as a practise class, on say a thursday evening when you all learn the next progressive persons part in proceedings for the following year.
Yes we have those, but most of us get help from the wives, BUT no "words or signs" are ever mentioned. A bit like anyone can pick up a book of workings, but there are just initials etc where the secret bits are! If you are talking about learning an office for the next year, well that NEVER has any help from the wife, it's always done at lodge of instruction. It's mainly only your lines from one degree to another that the ladies help with. My wife pestered me about things once, so I gave her the book of workings, she complained that it was full of odd letters and wot not! She never asked again!
So that we can recognise each other without needing to ask. But we don't always bother to be honest about it. It's all just a bit of a game really, some guys take it way too seriously of course, but I'm not one of those Bryan. :laugh:
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Good job you were not in Spain during the war under Franco. He shot thousands of Freemasons.....true story...!
There was a great myth that they were in league with the communists and the Jews.
There was a great myth that they were in league with the communists and the Jews.
