A thought for the day...

[richard-af]

I was in the Dennis the Menace Fan Club when I was 8. Same thing as the Masons, only less silly.

[gingerjedi]

I don’t think I'm old enough to appreciate the Masons, my stepfather keeps dropping hints that I should join but from my experience of the family functions I have attended it's all a bit fuddy duddy and old fashioned for my liking, all the men standing around a piano and singing to the women is not my idea of a good night out.

[Ardesco]

Because I am a Freemason ...
blah blah blah blah yawn....

Was there a point to that. My brain shut down after the first sentance and refused t comprehend any more.

[wendigo100]

My next door neighbour used to know all the words off by heart. I think he's pushing for promotion.

[Troll]

A contentious question if ever there was one.

In my opinion, nope.

Can they join a quasi-masonic organisation, of course they can. If you're interested check out "Le Droit Humain".

Can they not be maisonettes?

Also -do the masons have a diversity policy?

[Spartacus]

Welcome back Chico.

I am Churchill.

And Francko.

[Spartacus]

It's a secret.

Well you would say that, wouldn't you?

[Francko]

Welcome back Chico.

[Churchill]

Yeah, okay, okay. Now, where's the holy grail?

It's a secret.

[Churchill]

Can females be masons?

A contentious question if ever there was one.

In my opinion, nope.

Can they join a quasi-masonic organisation, of course they can. If you're interested check out "Le Droit Humain".

[Spartacus]

Because I am a Freemason...

...I believe that freedom of religion is an inalienable human right and tolerance an indispensable trait of human character; therefore, I will stand in my lodge with Brothers of all faiths, and respect...

<blah, blah, blah>

...I therefore vow to bring the best of myself to my lodge, in order that my growth might be fostered and nurtured, and to present myself to the world as a working Freemason, on the path to building a more perfect temple.
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Yeah, okay, okay. Now, where's the holy grail?

[Troll]

Can females be masons?

[milanbenes]

Winston,

is your father a Mason ?

Milan.

[Churchill]

Because I am a Freemason ...


... I believe that freedom of religion is an inalienable human right and tolerance an indispensable trait of human character; therefore, I will stand in my lodge with Brothers of all faiths, and respect their belief, as they respect mine, and I will demonstrate the spirit of Brotherhood in all aspects of my life.

... I know that education and the rational use of the mind are the keys to facing the problems of humanity: therefore, I will bring my questions and my ideas to my lodge, and strive to advance the growth of my mind alongside my Brothers.

... I know that the rich tradition of Freemasonry and its framework of Ritual are important platforms for growth and learning; therefore, I vow to stand upon these platforms to improve myself as a human being, and I vow to help in the mission of the Craft to provide tools, atmosphere, challenges and motivation to help each Brother do the same.

... I know that charity is the distinguishing human virtue, and that personal community service is the best demonstration of one's commitment to humanity; I acknowledge that words without deeds are meaningless, and I vow to work with my Lodge to provide service to the community, and to promote charity, friendship, morality, harmony, integrity, fidelity and love.

... I know that my obligations to community extends beyond my local sphere and is partially fulfilled in my patriotism: love of my country, obedience to its laws and celebration of the freedoms and opportunities it symbolizes.

... I know that leadership is best demonstrated by commitment to serving others; I will therefore participate in, and help work at improving individual leadership skills, and serve the Brothers of my lodge to the best of my ability.

... I know that friendship, fidelity and family are the foundations of a well-lived life; I therefore vow to be a faithful friend to my Brothers, as I expect my lodge to respect my personal obligations, and to treat family as though my family were their own.

... I know that the last great lesson of Freemasonry - the value of personal integrity and the sanctity of one's word - is a lesson for all people in all times; I therefore vow to be a man of my word.

... I know that Masonry's power is best exercised when its Light is shared with the world at large; I
Therefore vow to bring the best of myself to my lodge, in order that my growth might be fostered and nurtured, and to present myself to the world as a working Freemason, on the path to building a more perfect temple.


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