So you should use the grips when meeting any man of mature age in hopes of recognition?The question is always asked "How do you recognize a Brother in the Dark?" By his Grip"
So you should use the grips when meeting any man of mature age in hopes of recognition?The question is always asked "How do you recognize a Brother in the Dark?" By his Grip"
While many do, I don't. However, I will often wear a S&Q when at functions, that's the tool I use, and unless admitting someone to a lodge, or talking the specifics of degrees, there is no real reason to prove a man a Fremason.So you should use the grips when meeting any man of mature age in hopes of recognition?
This is the way that I look at it. If a guy I just meet says that he is a Freemason I will ask what lodge he belongs to and chit chat a bit but I am not about to start sharing lawful Masonic information with him.unless admitting someone to a lodge, or talking the specifics of degrees, there is no real reason to prove a man a Fremason.
Me either....no reason at all. As I said, I wouldn't answer their questions anyway.I guess I just don’t get it..
I see no reason to quiz people claiming to be Masons in public...
we tend to use words in every day language that would be considered archaic and unnecessary. It isn't a code by any means, but it is a good indicator of who you may be talking with.While many do, I don't. However, I will often wear a S&Q when at functions, that's the tool I use, and unless admitting someone to a lodge, or talking the specifics of degrees, there is no real reason to prove a man a Fremason.
I also find, the following- every heard of "gay-dar" which refers to the ability of one person to pick another as gay ? I have "free-dar" where I often sense someone is a brother... but I dont use a grip, I tend to throw in some words if I want to probe, or, simply ask.. My proposer was a master of this, he'd meet a guy and suddenly they'd be talking Lodge, really without anything especially happening, I'm not that good at it yet, but working on it
Good point!we tend to use words in every day language that would be considered archaic and unnecessary. It isn't a code by any means, but it is a good indicator of who you may be talking with.
Excellent point.why would you do it to just anyone who says they are a mason, especially given the number of clandestine orders the world over..
Mind you, my GF told me something was "equidistant" last year.... now that got my attention LOL.... and she does say I "err" a lot.... OMG ! That fits, because I often think she's being irregular !!!!! IT ALL FITS NOW !!!!!!we tend to use words in every day language that would be considered archaic and unnecessary. It isn't a code by any means, but it is a good indicator of who you may be talking with.
***snicker snicker***Mind you, my GF told me something was "equidistant" last year.... now that got my attention LOL.... and she does say I "err" a lot.... OMG ! That fits, because I often think she's being irregular !!!!! IT ALL FITS NOW !!!!!!
Is this mason stuff really still as kept secret as it used to be?
Exactly.The things you describe, acknowledging others as Masons, saying that you are a Mason, discussing the history, precepts or benefits of Freemasonry, are not the "Mason Stuff" that we keep secret.
Yep.The secrets we keep are mostly how to officially "prove" you are a Mason. As others have said, unless you are seeking to be admitted into a Lodge meeting, there is no need to "prove" yourself.
Lol....as soon as I hear someone refer to "high ranking Masons" I know that what they are saying is BS.Oh, and there is no such thing as "Higher Masons," we all meet on the level.
I was right with you until the addendum......
Oh, and there is no such thing as "Higher Masons," we all meet on the level.
Someone asked me..
WC CM U? WTF does that mean?
I am a Mason, Mother lodge is George Price 2096, UGLE.If you are a Freemason, you would know the answer to your question
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