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FBI Stops Mass Shooting at Wisconsin Masonic Temple

Bloke

Premium Member
Did you notice he got his info because the Freemasons gave him a tour? Welcomed him as they should and I will continue to do.....
 

Dontrell Stroman

Premium Member
From what I have read about reactionary and revolutionary groups in the US, the rule is: if a member is pushing for violence then that member is being paid by the FBI.

The more such reports, the bigger the budget.
Hey brother, just out of curiosity. Are you a conspiracy theorist ? No problem if you are, just wondering.
 

Joseph Thornton

Registered User
I have Conspiracy Interest. We'd be fool not to assume there are at least some Conspiracies around us effecting our lives and decisions being made that we are not included in.

Conspiracy investigations is what REALLY spurred my interest in Freemasons. The more I looked, the LESS I believed them, and finally decided to become one myself. (still waiting to petition)
 

Warrior1256

Site Benefactor
I have thought for a while that something like this might happen because of all of the goofy conspiracy stuff on the internet about Freemasonry. However, I didn't foresee an attack by an Islamist radical.
 

Warrior1256

Site Benefactor
And we don't carry weapons in Masonic lodges to protect ourselves... This is very sad
Absolutely agree. Those of us that carry firearms should be allowed to do so in lodge for our own protection and that of everyone else.
These types of stories are the main reason my views on firearms in masonic lodges and churches are evolving...
I carry in church. My pastor knows and has no problem with it. One of my friends in church told me that she felt more comfortable knowing that I am armed.

Just my opinion.
 

Dontrell Stroman

Premium Member
These types of stories are the main reason for my evolving views on firearms in masonic lodges and churches...
I wonder what steps would have to be made in order for subordinate lodges to arm their members ? I'm sure many masons have seen this article, so the GLS will have to do something or members wont attend meetings and soon will become inactive. Just my opinion
 
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AndreAshlar

Registered User
Absolutely agree. Those of us that carry firearms should be allowed to do so in lodge for our own protection and that of everyone else

I carry in church. My pastor knows and has no problem with it. One of my friends in church told me that she felt more comfortable knowing that I am armed.
. Just my opinion.
I've argued vigorously, in the past, against firearms in the lodge. I'm not ready to completely turn over a new leaf... but I'm leaning that way. Heavily.
 

Dontrell Stroman

Premium Member
I carry a firearm everywhere I go. Work, church, military, etc. Before I joined our church, my pastor told me that there were multiple people in our church carrying including himself. He also advised me that I could carry due to my experiences with firearms (Careers) I knew right then that was the church for my family.
 

dfreybur

Premium Member
These types of stories are the main reason for my evolving views on firearms in masonic lodges and churches...

Remember the principle - Different jurisdiction different rules. More than that - Within one jurisdiction different lodge different rules.

Candidates are disarmed, but that's only discussed in the first degree and only about candidates. Some brothers interpret that to include members but that's not what the ritual actually says.

There exist jurisdictions that tell members to be disarmed in tiled meetings and jurisdictions that do not. In jurisdictions that do not there are lodges that tell members to be disarmed in tiled meetings and lodges that do not.

My mother lodge happens to have a lot of current and retired police officers. If you know where to look there is usually at least one member who has a little pouch carefully positioned to not draw notice.
 

CLewey44

Registered User
"Candidates are disarmed, but that's only discussed in the first degree and only about candidates. Some brothers interpret that to include members but that's not what the ritual actually says."


The way I see it, no matter which degree you're open on, at the very least the Tyler is always "armed" symbolically with a sword but I see nothing wrong with the Tyler, if he's comfortable with it, being ALLOWED to carry a pistol. Open or concealed. Thats literally his job and we mau be in a time when it becomes necessary. To guard against Cs, Es and now maybe terrorists/enemies should be added to that.
 

Dontrell Stroman

Premium Member
Remember the principle - Different jurisdiction different rules. More than that - Within one jurisdiction different lodge different rules.

Candidates are disarmed, but that's only discussed in the first degree and only about candidates. Some brothers interpret that to include members but that's not what the ritual actually says.

There exist jurisdictions that tell members to be disarmed in tiled meetings and jurisdictions that do not. In jurisdictions that do not there are lodges that tell members to be disarmed in tiled meetings and lodges that do not.

My mother lodge happens to have a lot of current and retired police officers. If you know where to look there is usually at least one member who has a little pouch carefully positioned to not draw notice.
Your are very right. A lot of brethren believe it goes for everyone. I'm going to be bringing this up in our next lodge meeting, and if I have to I will call Grand and see what's their input on it.
 
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