I just ran across the title of this piece on a prominent website promoting the fraternity of Freemasonry.
I suppose its true, men can't join the fraternity, unless we ask...
But, since when do we ask people to join?
Oh, wait, Craft Lodge Freemasonry doesn't ask, but the Shrine....
...they ask people to join.
Read this Official Message all the way to the bottom, but if you don't have the time to read all the way down, what it says is:
I guess its OK for the Imperial Potentate to have us ask... So, have you asked anyone yet because they can't be one unless you ask one, right?The growth in Europe and beyond is so very positive for the fraternity… and our new golf event is so good, not only for promoting the fraternity, but allowing a window… for the world to look in and see our hospitals. I wish I could share with you the number of people who came up to Patricia and I, and all of the shriners who were volunteering and telling all of us… “Thank You for all you do”. Then they would proceed to tell personal stories of friends or family members who we have helped.
This is what we do…this is who we are, and the world is seeing it, too.
This has been an exciting and wonderful fall for our fraternity and the hospitals. I look forward with excitement and anticipation to the future for both the fraternity and the hospitals. It is a great time to be in the shrine or to have a friend join. Our future looks bright on so many fronts. I invite you, to invite others to be a part of this adventure, we are indeed having fun with a noble purpose, so let’s be sure and spread the word.
They can’t join…if we don’t ask!!!
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Peace!
I've been approached by a Member of the "International F & A Masons and Eastern Stars" that was started in Detroit Michigan. Are they recognized as an Offical Masonic Body?
Thanks,
Saladin
The "go forth and recruit" directive in the Shrine missive isn't the only odd thing.
The word "election" normally means to select from among a group, usually by vote. Yet in Shrinedom, it apparently means "coronation" or "induction."
From Bro. Maxwell's message: "We hope you enjoyed the Imperial Session in St Louis, with the new format of the Imperial Potentate being elected in his hometown, versus going there as he ends his term of office."
If someone has yet to be elected, how would they know what town to hold the election in?
Oh, wait. It's not an election at all.
Widow's Son
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Grand Lodge of Ohio put up billboards for recruitment and then herded them into the one day class.
persuade men to join, and repay them with one day MM status.
As all brothers and fellows have done before?
Level?
You are a satan worshipper, whether you know it or not. There are quotes in Albert Pike's "Morals and Dogma" book, which I have my own copy of, that specifically call Freemasonry a religion and that Lucifer the Lightbearer (Satan) is your god, and the Great Architect of the Universe. You're a puppet for your money and connections to bring about the agenda of the 33rd degree Freemasons, the Satanic occultists who know all the secrets, who believe they have this secret knowledge of obtaining godhood and of the coming of their false messiah, the anti-Christ Apollyon incarnated, who will take his seat in the rebuilt temple of Solomon. Get out of that evil occult.
"Get out of that evil occult" is a grammar error. In case one wants to be taken seriously in telling another that they are not free to make their own choices regarding association, free speech, philosophical thought, or religion, one OUGHT to use good grammar. "Occult" is a word that means "hidden," such as the figure in the hat is Waldo and amid the heavily populated surroundings he is occult. Or, one can look to the bible's language for the occult teachings of Christ which are tucked away in his parables. "Cult" is a word meaning an organization that brainwashes people to follow a charismatic and often meglomaniacal leader. Use your grammar correctly or else your hate message will not be taken seriously. (you're welcome)
To anonymous, ignorance is the greatest evil of them all & it seems, you still have alot to learn.
Seems to me there is a dichotomy for Freemasonry... External perception is that you can't ask to get in - you have to be invited. Put that against the old school internal view that you can't ask people to join. If both of those a right then the whole thing will wither. Better to focus on the good character and virtues of candidates from what ever the source. BTW we are asking people to join. Just means we have to work harder and smarter to get it right.
As a woman who has tried numerous times to contact the sister branch, Golden Dawn (NY), I can tell you they don't invite anyone outside their click. The few women I have met who are members were superficial twits with no interest in spiritual alchemy whatsoever. Seems with the sister branch having an in with the "family" is more important than being inspired spiritually.
If I am wrong please let me know kerswedding@gmail.com
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