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Originally posted by suzque66
I thought you said it is to prevent wasting time if a child is abducted? Thus, it is being sold as a preventive measure. A nanny state is more like having DNA in the hands of god-knows-who.
Originally posted by suzque66
As I said, if you trust that, run with it. Take your kids in then.
Originally posted by suzque66
Well, the whole scene is implied to make Masons look like do-gooders. I have known quite a few ..doing good is the last thing on their minds.
Originally posted by suzque66
Betterment according to whom? you?
Originally posted by suzque66
I am not wholely responsible for other's decisions to have children and risk leaving them unattended or in the hands of bad people. I chose to stick close to my brood.
Originally posted by suzque66
It is a societal problem.
Originally posted by suzque66
Yes, I computer button. I get it. Is it as accurate as Bill Gate's Windows Programs...oh goodies. LOL.
Originally posted by suzque66
What have they NOT done?
Originally posted by suzque66
And what exactly have they done for anyone except the brotherhood really?
Originally posted by suzque66
If I believe it is a database-phishing scam, I have that right.
Originally posted by suzque66
Besides, not like they are doing it for charity really, no doubt whomever sponsors it gives the affiliated member's lodge a nice donation for their services
Sorry boys, not buying your Masonic infomercial nonsense. No thanks, I have a better class of friends who don't need a fort, secret handshake and a bat-cape to feel productive in society.
Originally posted by suzque66
Yes I am jealous of two brother Masons who have nothing better to do than to gang up like a team of faceless, nameless schoolboys on the internet to defend their 'lodge' and it's ideals. LOL
Originally posted by suzque66
Sorry boys, not buying your Masonic infomercial nonsense. No thanks, I have a better class of friends who don't need a fort, secret handshake and a bat-cape to feel productive in society.
Originally posted by KSigMason
Originally posted by AugustusMasonicus
Glaringly obvious. Where does all this irrational hatred stem from?
Oh, but Augustus, you asked a rhetorical question. Irrationality doesn't need a source. Irrational: not consistent with or using reason, or lacking understanding.
Hatred towards the Craft often stems from jealousy, religious zealotry, misunderstanding, or confused by the words of others.
[edit on 24-5-2009 by KSigMason]
Originally posted by suzque66
I answered that on page 2
"and the church likely recieved a hefty donation also for allowing the use of their space/property and their assumed 'safety' because they are a fellowship of God."
Originally posted by suzque66
You would have to tie me down until I get some sick form of Stockholm Syndrome before I have any adoration or enjoyment from a Mason.
Originally posted by suzque66
Perhaps lower echelon they have do-gooders, nice cover.
Originally posted by suzque66
I would put all affiliated in the same grab-bag of gangsters and money launderers.
Originally posted by suzque66
The conversation is what it is. It turned into me defending my distaste for Masonry. The topic began with my comment that the whole idea of this sensitive information in the hands of Masons.
If you followed along, you will notice that the topic turned to 'how great Masons are' brainwashing manuals/handbooks.
If you belong to any group long enough, you start to assimilate them and think they are God's gift to humanity because they sometimes are generous with luncheons with finger sammiches.
Originally posted by suzque66
Yes, I come online because I am so pitiful that I cannot join any lodges that hold my hand while we sing Kumbiyah.
I am not a fan of the affiliation as a whole.
Speaking of ego, I don't need 2, 3 or 5 other chapter brothers or sisters to come pat my back (online or off) nor come to my defense of any crap affiliation. I guess my ego is bigger than yours. I am quite capable of standing alone here while you have 'possey'. Yeah..I'd say my ego is more entact than perhaps yours. Thanks