York Rite

[Derinique Kendrick]

I've heard so many debates between 32° masons and 3° masons. What's funny about most guys that chase titles is, they move up so fast when asked a simple question about the 1°, they have no clue.

And THAT is why I said what I said. But, If they retain it and fully understand everything, then by all means go right ahead.

 

[Glen Cook]

Understandable, but does that make it right/acceptable to make that jump after only a few months?

It depends on whether you consider it a "jump". Folks in AASR-SJ don't.

 

[dfreybur]

Understandable, but does that make it right/acceptable to make that jump after only a few months?

It's a matter of degrees (pun intended). Many jurisdictions required a 1 or 2 year waiting period up until a decade ago. Now a brother can receive a signed petition and invitation the night he's raised. That's how the rules work now.

Right or wrong? Matter of opinion not of rules. Acceptable or not? Matter of opinion not rules.

I would prefer a Brother wait that 1 or 2 years that was once required but I am well aware that's my own preference. I recommend the number of years it takes to go through the line because that's what I did and it worked well for me but I am very aware that was just my own experience.

You're allowed. Masonry teaches following the rules and expressing our freedom within following the rules. I strongly value that freedom aspect. To me definitely acceptable for that reason no matter that it does not match my preferences.

 

[Derinique Kendrick]

It's a matter of degrees (pun intended). Many jurisdictions required a 1 or 2 year waiting period up until a decade ago. Now a brother can receive a signed petition and invitation the night he's raised. That's how the rules work now.

Right or wrong? Matter of opinion not of rules. Acceptable or not? Matter of opinion not rules.

I would prefer a Brother wait that 1 or 2 years that was once required but I am well aware that's my own preference. I recommend the number of years it takes to go through the line because that's what I did and it worked well for me but I am very aware that was just my own experience.

You're allowed. Masonry teaches following the rules and expressing our freedom within following the rules. I strongly value that freedom aspect. To me definitely acceptable for that reason no matter that it does not match my preferences.

Great way to look at it. After all it is about having our passions subdued so I see exactly where you are coming from. Thanks for your input, brother.

 

[Warrior1256]

Right or wrong? Matter of opinion not of rules. Acceptable or not? Matter of opinion not rules.

Agreed!

Great way to look at it. After all it is about having our passions subdued so I see exactly where you are coming from.

Agreed!

 

[Ripcord22A]

In Oregon you still have to wait a year....I was given an Exception due to my having to move for military service

 

[Warrior1256]

In Oregon you still have to wait a year....I was given an Exception due to my having to move for military service

Kentucky has no mandatory waiting period but I do think that newly raised MMs should wait a few months before joining an concordant body to get a better understanding of the Blue Lodge first. Just my personal opinion.