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Originally posted by Mundane Egg
Someone told me that since I am living with my girlfriend that I shouldn't even bother petitioning.
I know this might be a silly but I have no knowledge and want to know if this is true.
Also what type of question do they ask family - would that involve my parents as well.
[Edited on 5-6-2004 by Mundane Egg]
Originally posted by Mundane Egg
Someone told me that since I am living with my girlfriend that I shouldn't even bother petitioning.
[2. You must be mentally incompetent.
Originally posted by 2012
The requirements to be a Mason are:
1. You cannot be an atheist. Christians, Jews and Muslims are Masons and none find any conflict with their religions.
2. You must be mentally incompetent.
3. You cannot be a member of any organization with any intention to overthrow the government.
4. You must be at least 18 years of age.
5. Once accepted into a Lodge, you cannot be divisive. Politics cannot be discussed to the extent that such upsets a member with different ideas. You should be willing to do charitable work and donate to charities. Each Masons must be support of another.
6. As each degree is conferred upon you (first, Entered Apprentice, - second, Fellowcraft - and finally, Master Mason), you cannot tell those secrets to non-Masons under severe penalties. If you can't keep a secret, you don't want to be a Mason.
Originally posted by The Axeman
Do you have to have a "sponsor" of some kind, and does a masonic family history (grandfather, great grandfather, etc. help, or make no difference?
Originally posted by Khonsu
Be CAUTIOUS in your claims and statments Darktalon, you are not a Mason yet, and even when you become one (assuming that happens) you will be a babie for some time and its best that you watch what you say and do. You wouldn't want to embarass yourself, your lodge or your craft. You'll hear my words clearer after you've been initiated.
Originally posted by Leveller
Originally posted by Khonsu
Be CAUTIOUS in your claims and statments Darktalon, you are not a Mason yet, and even when you become one (assuming that happens) you will be a babie for some time and its best that you watch what you say and do. You wouldn't want to embarass yourself, your lodge or your craft. You'll hear my words clearer after you've been initiated.
Heh. Come to the UK. You'll be a baby for decades!!!
Seriously though, Darktalon. Take Khonsu's advice. If you are serious about joining don't spout everything on a website. Take things slow and be patient.
There's no conspiracy involved. It's just that masonry takes a long time to digest and you don't want to be
posted by Gerard
I have only been a mason for 15 years and in the UK I am a mere child. There are many masons who have been in the craft for decades. If nothing else freemasons tend to live to a good ripe old age. It took me 14 months to become a master mason and because of that time' it made me keen to study freemasonary and make a daly advancement of masonic knowledge my goal.
Brother Gerard PM 1316
[edit on 7-6-2004 by Gerard]