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Going Past Master Before Scottish Rites.

Should I Go PM Before Going Scottish Rites

  • Yes

    Votes: 3 27.3%
  • Does Not Matter

    Votes: 8 72.7%

  • Total voters
    11

Brock693

Registered User
How many brothers think it is a good idea to go through the chairs and go past master before entering Scottish Rites.
 

Brother JC

Moderating Staff
Staff Member
It's a personal choice. Some men never become a PM, some never go Scottish Rite. If you know you want both, I'd say wait on the SR.
 

dfreybur

Premium Member
I was WM elect when I took my SR degrees. Staying at the blue lodge level for several years gave me a much better foundation. For that matter I was freshly installed WM my second time through the line when I joined the Shrine.

So do I think one should be a PM before petitioning appendent bodies? No. But do I think it works better if you wait several years after being raised? Yes. So my opinion doesn't quite fit in the poll options.
 

Brock693

Registered User
Sorry about the options Brother dfreybur. What you are saying is very helpful and understand completely. I was leaning towards the same reasoning because I really want to experience everything the Blue Lodge has to offer before moving forward. IMO it would help me understand the many SR lectures. I made the post to get other brothers opinions and suggestions that have done both thank you for your helpful opinion. Also thank you brother trysquare.
 

rpbrown

Premium Member
I am a Scottish Rite Mason. I am also JW of my lodge. I am not active in SR and wont be until after I am a past master but I will keep up my dues.
 
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