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    Falsely claiming masonic membership?

    I know this is not the OP's main point but I have a thought. Not everyone who wears a Veteran's hat or a Mason's symbol is trying to pose as such. I have worn many professional football team jerseys around with out the intention of deceiving people that I am a professional athlete. My...
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    Drinking Age

    At first I felt the same way. If the government feels the individual is an adult enough to make what can be a life and death decision to join the military, then drinking should be allowed as well. My only issue is that nobody is forced to join the military currently. (If a draft is instituted...
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    Texas affiliated

    Doug, I really enjoyed our conversations! Victory lodge is lucky to have you.
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    Length of first 3 degrees

    BW, I think the average range is about 6 months to a year. Of course it can be done faster or slower depending on a large number of factors. My advice, and the advice of many others, is that Masonry is a life long journey. Make sure before you join, that you have time in your life's schedule...
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    Giving It Up

    Haaaaaa!
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    Is God universal?

    What a question! In my belief, God is absolutely universal. I respect others beliefs, but have always wondered why some feel the need to draw a boundary around God. To say he is this or that, looks like this or that, call him by this name or that name only. I believe that God is all power...
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    Background Check upon Membership

    I agree time would be a factor. I do think it would take many years, more than 10 for sure, possibly 20, to balance out the felony. Of course the nature of the felony would also have to be considered as some felonies could not be repentable. I do however, feel that a man can make a mistake...
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    Memorization tips

    I have found, in addition to all the above (i.e. repetition), two tricks which helped me. First, recite the work out loud and into a mirror when possible. Don't know why, but it really helped. Secondly, use inflection and/or 'singy-songy' tones when doing the work.
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    I have a son that was born June 24th!

    Congratulations brother!
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    Becoming a free mason

    Bobbis, Here is a website which might help you find a lodge. Some states may require you to be a resident for a certain period of time. http://www.mdmasons.org/become-a-mason/askamarylandmason The general way to join is very simple. Find a lodge (you can use the above website). Find...
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    "I've Been Studying"

    I am not sure what they were studying. Maybe the term they should use would be researching. However, I am not sure if I would deny a vote to someone, even if they have stumbled across a document which may or may not outline any part of Masonry. I took the obligation, but if they are waiting...
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    What do you do with your phone during lodge meetings?

    I put it in airplane mode. The reason I bring it in to the lodge room is because I do use it as an electronic calendar and organizer. When I am on call, I inform the WM that I will need to monitor my phone prior to the start of business.
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    San Antonio, TX I want to become a Freemason

    I agree with all the above with one little change. It was mentioned that some of the brothers might be a little defensive at first. I understand the poster's meaning but to the uninitiated it may seem a little off putting. I believe what the poster was trying to suggest is that the brothers...
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    Something isn't right...

    His actions do sound "fishy". However, I think it may be too quick a judgement to say he is a cowan or anything of the like. It sounds like you made the initial greeting and he, for some reason, has shied away. He may not be a very active member of his lodge, for any number of reasons, but...
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    Brand new EA

    I was raised last night! What an experience.
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