Recent content by TxManx

Thanks, I appreciate this... Ken

BTW, Blake...your response was the same as my lodge's WM's... :) Ken

This thread can be moved anywhere on the site...it was meant to spur discussion, not cause angst... ~~~ Now, the following is NOT a reason to go against whatever my WM decides... it is merely me stating my personal circumstances... When I took my obligation last Feb, I was employed. Three...

Blake...not much discussion on that response...but I appreciate your opinion. Ken

I have a general question about learning the work of the various degrees. Due to certain circumstances, my EA has gone very, very slowly...I'm almost done with the first section, but it remains to go rather slowly. With my interest in Freemasonry, I've been scouring the net looking for...

I voted yes. I believe that a lodge is (and should be) governed and ruled by the WM and his officers, and as such, certain disciplinary actions can (and should be) be dispensed within the lodge. If the transgression is enough to warrant dismissal from the lodge, and a petition to the Grand...

Heart warming...so cool you got to experience that, and him too!

Excellent... This is the exact path I was going to take with the guy on the board who couldn't figure out how to get his petition signed... Ken

Excellent lesson... I enjoyed reading that. I have to agree with the author, that society as a whole does not think much anymore. In many ways, we are discouraged from thinking...so that we 'fit in' and 'don't rock the boat'. I question a lot of things about Masonry as I learn, and I...

Which issues are you concerned with?

Valid point...I suppose to me it just seems like a lack of respect, specifically during historical presentations or open discussion... Mind you, I'm not judging...as each Brother should walk his own way...it's just a pet peeve... :)

It would be great if all it takes is to defend the Christian faith, as I believe all faiths are valuable to their followers, regardless of whether or not it's my personal path. Everything I've read has indicated what I wrote in my post...and it's what a Brother who is a member of Scottish...

They left you with that sentiment? Wow... I'd be disappointed too. Your best bet is to find a lodge close to you, send an email to the secretary of the lodge, and express your interest. Don't be discouraged by the amount of time it takes, as with all great things in life - the journey is...

Pete, I see that later this evening you've already decided to abandon your quest and have decided to investigate becoming an Elk... I wish you great luck in that endeavor. God willing, we will always be here if you change your mind. Ken

Well, a lot depends on your personal religious beliefs, as the York Rite appears to allow all Master Masons to progress in learning until you reach the third and final Order. The Order of The Knights Templar is only open to Christian Master Masons. The Scottish Rite does not appear to have...