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Shaq
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Michaelstedman81
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Isn't he one of those that is a "Mason on sight" (or site, I don't know which way it goes)?
Michaelstedman81
Premium Member
Ah, right on. Wasn't discediting him on it or anything, just curious if that is how he was recieved into the Craft. That is really good that he went on to finish his degrees.
The trouble with citing something as a landmark is that there is no universal accepted set that is consistent jurisdiction to jurisdiction. In some places, making a Mason is allowed, while it's banned in others. I believe I read one night in Lodge that it is expressly forbidden in Texas. No law book handy, so I can't verify.
But food for thought.
Txmason32
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Correct which makes you ever wonder why they are called land marks lol ... Texas GL Law specifically states that our GM does NOT have the authority to make a Mason at sight. (Art. 35) ....... I dont care if he does or not thats His decision lol it dosent affect me and He is boss . Now i dont get that being forbidden here but you can run guys thru have them repeat the obligation for each degree and be voted on as profiecient and thats ok . dont get me wrong i have met some great brothers and how they got there is their decision , its just funny whats not accepted and whats accepted. I am just glad when people represent the fraternity well
Brent Heilman
Premium Member
Man he makes that apron look tiny!
Brent Heilman
Premium Member
I always have a problem with the strings being too long, but his looks like they may be too short.
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I wonder how many Brethren out there, who are against recognizing Prince Hall, much less support visitation, will proudly email, Facebook and post links to this video?
As far as Shaq goes, his ring is ridiculous, but you know what? If I had his cash, I'd probably sport one just like it! Also, he didn't shy away from being a Mason when questioned, yet didn't brag about it either.
Square well Brother!
As far as Shaq goes, his ring is ridiculous, but you know what? If I had his cash, I'd probably sport one just like it! Also, he didn't shy away from being a Mason when questioned, yet didn't brag about it either.
Square well Brother!
BryanMaloney
Premium Member
Just for grins, I decided to see what the wider world has had to say about this. I had no idea so much nonsense was believed about Freemasons by people who aren't obviously far-out lunatic conspiracy theorists.
jwhoff
Premium Member
Brother Maloney, what did you come up with?
A better question is this. In this land of ours where did you find any people who aren't obviously (or not) far-out lunatic conspiracy theorists?
I was under the impression that pretty much came with the territory these past 25 years or so. Especially with all the talking heads on 24-hour news programs these days.
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A better question is this. In this land of ours where did you find any people who aren't obviously (or not) far-out lunatic conspiracy theorists?
I was under the impression that pretty much came with the territory these past 25 years or so. Especially with all the talking heads on 24-hour news programs these days.
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BryanMaloney
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There was one site that flat-out said anyone who had any influence was a Freemason. Several sports fan sites said something or another about "Illuminati".
This is what bothers me about Lodges, especially Grand Lodges who fail to have a presence on the web. How can we expect to "tell our side" and provide useful information without using the Internet? This is one of the reasons I launched our Lodge website and Masons of Texas.