Freemasons - What can you share?

a reply to: Wookiep

honestly i don't know what points are good for other than it's the only way staff can show some appreciation to member for a post they took the time write.

I don't action or alert any posts in a thread I'm involved as a member. Even the off topic ones

a reply to: Grenade

Formal Greetings, Grenade.

1. An old friend i know told me the main objective is "to make good men, better".
Yes, in simplistic terms; however, our main objective is to promote unity, i.e., the formation and worldwide spread of the concept and practice of a universal Brotherhood of Man based on mutual recognition of the universal Fatherhood of God.
2. The chequerboard floor represents the chequered walk of life, the good and bad that we all experience.
Yes, to a certain degree. Our floors serve as a visual reminder of our need to approach life with a grain of salt. One day, life is perfect; the next day, it can turn to #. The idea there, I think, is to go with the flow of the reality of Duality. Nothing is permanent, as in the saying, "This, too, shall pass."
3. There are only 3 degrees, Apprentice, Journeyman and Master.
Yes, at the core of Freemasonry, there are only three degrees. It sort of reflects life itself, doesn't it, as in, life is like a three-year university program leading to a B.A. in Philosophy. And what is Philosophy? The Love of Wisdom, acquired through hard work, dedication, and self-discipline. (Just spit-balling an answer there for you; it's how I think of the three Masonic degrees. Others may think of them in different ways - which is the beauty of Freemasonry: diverse viewpoints.)
4. There could be more degrees however these are reserved for nobility and royalty.
No, there are only three degrees in Freemasonry, none of which are reserved for nobility and royalty. Once you are a Master Mason you may join any Masonic concordant body if you wish, whether you are a Prince or a Pauper, so long as you are in good standing.
5. The vast majority of time spent in a lodge is just socialising.
The vast majority of my time spent in Lodge is to simply try staying awake through the business meeting until it's over. Usually, it ends too late for me to stay afterwards for refreshments and fellowship because I have to go to work the next day very early in the morning.
6. Lodges are obliged to donate to charity.
Nope. Nobody is obliged to donate to charity. It's left up to you to decide whether or not you can afford to contribute something toward some cause or other. You do whatever you can under your personal circumstances at the time. Nobody pressures you to give; nobody frowns or treats you any different when you can't.

Anyway, hope this helps a bit?

a reply to: MrCrabs3000
No, they didn't. They manipulated it and changed things for the purpose of justifying their tyranny and trying to turn opinion against Freemasonry (it didn't work).

Low level? LOL I belong to a group that only 0.03% of Masons worldwide belong to.

I'm a 3° Past Master of three different Lodges, but I'm also in the Royal Arch Masons (Past Grand High Priest, Northwest Regional Deputy General Grand High Priest, and recipient of the Ephraim A. Kirby Award), Order of the High Priesthood (Past President), Cryptic Masons (Past Grand Master and recipient of the Order of the Secret Vault), Order of the Silver Trowel (Past Thrice Illustrious Master), Knights Templar (Grand Captain General, and recipient of the Knights Templar Cross of Honor and Knight Commander of the Temple), Knights Preceptor (Prelate), York Rite College (Past Governor), Scottish Rite (32°), Red Cross of Constantine (Eminent Viceroy), Knight Masons (Sr. Knight), Knights of the York Cross of Honor (Past Prior, and recipient of the Knight of the York Grand Cross of Honor with two quadrants), Royal Order of Scotland (member), Allied Masonic Degrees (Past Sovereign Master), Royal Order of the Masonic Knights of the Scarlet Cord (4° or Councillor), Royal Order of the Red Branch of Eri (Knight Commander), St. Thomas of Acon (Provincial Grand Treasurer of the Northwest), Ye Antient Order of the Corks (member), Masonic Order of the Bath (Deputy Commander-General of the USA), Masonic Order of Athelstan (member), Shriners International (member), Holy Royal Arch Knight Templar Priest (IV Pillar), and the Societas Rosicruciana in Civitatibus Foederatis (IX° - Magus, Celebrant of my College, Commissioner to Alaska, and Celebrant for the VIII° national degree team).

I doubt you've heard of half of these groups.

a reply to: network dude

Kidding aside tonight Network Dude? Thanks for representing!

a reply to: AlexandrosTheGreat
Freemasonry doesn't hate you or kill you.

This video is not from Freemasonry. It's a poorly made thing by an anti-Mason.

No, there are not two types of Masons. Please don't presume to talk about that which you know not.

a reply to: network dude
Oh, I do take time for me, but I enjoy what I do.

Sir, that is a frickin mammoth Masonic resume.

a reply to: KSigMason

The guy that replaced Paul McCartney says that for the general public, there are 33 degrees. Then, other 20 and finally, the last 13 degrees at the top of the pyramid, reserved for the real rulers of the world. Nice tale.

a reply to: albiore79
Please read this: www.travelingtemplar.com...

a reply to: Dalamax
Thank you.

a reply to: KSigMason

Yes but why didn't you just join the Order of Tzeentch?

Though weary scholars of Daemon lore know this god by the name of Tzeentch, in truth, he exceeds all the other Ruinous Powers in his number of facets, names and aspects. For he is change, said to embody every mortal creature's recognition of, and desire, to change, to grow, to move, to seek more -- more knowledge, more wealth, more power. His face and form shifts and turns from eternity unto eternity.

Yet whatever his mien and whomever his people, the Changer is ever viewed as the Great Schemer, a fickle, politicking god who should be feared as much as he should not be trusted. What mortal can dare say that he has not desired knowledge of the mysteries of destiny, or the awesome power of magic? It is Tzeentch alone who holds the true key to this terrible knowledge, and his price is steep indeed.

It's ironic that Warhammer lore is currently the worlds only true religion.

"I watch you. I see the hatred in your eyes, well hidden behind courtly graces. I listen. I know the terrible darkness that hides behind your well-rehearsed lies. I wait for you at the edge of sanity. I taste the pain in your mind, the yearning to end this charade. I make my home in the darkest pits of your soul. In the shadows, I bide my time. I patiently wait for you to open your eyes and realise that it is by my will alone that you draw breath. For I am Tzeentch and you are my puppet who dances to my tune."

—Tzeentch, the Changer of Ways

a reply to: Sauron

i have a question, say i have knowledge and i want to go into a secret society, would the more knowledge you have put you further up the ladder so to speak

because i know the truth of the Templars Cross and i Have a rod of iron, would that get me into the 33 club, or do you have to get to the crystal palace first, Ultimately the truth is "coming",

ive found when i discover something, its not long before its common knowledge, imagine that... its sooo exciting

originally posted by: Madrusa
Yes but why didn't you just join the Order of Tzeentch?

Why would I?

It's ironic that Warhammer lore is currently the worlds only true religion.

That's your opinion.

originally posted by: Dalamax
Sir, that is a frickin mammoth Masonic resume.

a reply to: KSigMason

He is a York Rite and Scottish Rite Free Mason and also a Shriner , that's the condensed version

I would love to pick your brain over some Coffee one day KSig .

a reply to: KSigMason

what does a Johannite Christian do, does it involve meditating and chanting? i looked at the crest, so i know what that means, but im curious, what do you chant in those circles, do you have keys, do you know what keys do what... i just dont want to open the wrong door, ive got keys though

a reply to: network dude

PM for You.

It’s what Albert pike and COUNTLESS others have said. You have your layman Freemason in his lodge with fake symbology to hide the true masons who operate secretly entirely and are the ruling classes. Read Pike among others.

And you can’t tell me the mystery of the Widows Son and the Temple Legend with Abiff aren’t the pillar of masonry. They are indeed.

The depth and breadth is colossal, that’s some serious scratching at a persistent itch.

a reply to: asabuvsobelow