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You've come right out the other side of the forest of irony and ended up in the desert of wrong.
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Chances are you will know if someone is a Mason if they are related or close friends, or by someone else who discloses they are to you. In general members won't openly disclose this - although there are members who do this it goes against the rules.The cycle of life: born > learn > work > learn > dead.Comment
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Hey Chris,Originally posted by chris79 View PostChances are you will know if someone is a Mason if they are related or close friends, or by someone else who discloses they are to you. In general members won't openly disclose this - although there are members who do this it goes against the rules.
What is this unhealthy obsession with the Masons about then?
You've come right out the other side of the forest of irony and ended up in the desert of wrong.
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I was gonna ask you guys the same question.Originally posted by bogeyman View PostHey Chris,
What is this unhealthy obsession with the Masons about then?
The cycle of life: born > learn > work > learn > dead.Comment
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Well, I feel those of us who are 'on the square' are entitled to banter about it and engage those who are not in jocular conversations.Originally posted by chris79 View PostI was gonna ask you guys the same question.
Goodness me. It's not Satanism you know! No sacrifices are involved, except the odd (and I mean very odd) squirrel.
You've come right out the other side of the forest of irony and ended up in the desert of wrong.
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Why?Originally posted by bogeyman View PostOn a public forum?
For shame Dog. For shame.
Freemasonry is something to be proud of. It's not as if I'm a member of RAOB!
Now they are a sinister bunch!
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I was joshing Dog.Originally posted by Churchill View PostWhy?
Freemasonry is something to be proud of. It's not as if I'm a member of RAOB!
Now they are a sinister bunch!
You've come right out the other side of the forest of irony and ended up in the desert of wrong.
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I'm a very odd squirrel, I feel unsafe now.Originally posted by bogeyman View PostNo sacrifices are involved, except the odd (and I mean very odd) squirrel.
My grandad was a master of a lodge up North - have his certificate and paraphernalia in a box in the loft. As a student I used to work in a hotel that catered for lodge meetings - one of them once said I was entitled to join if my grandad was a member, but that could be rubbish for all I know.Comment
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