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questions brothers ask and answer in public?

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C Note

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Bro. Michael said:
A word of advice that I recently received about this. Though you are not wrong for asking the question, a person trying to pose as a Mason who is not, in fact, our Brother, may see this and use the information regarding these questions to better pretend his way into receiving the benefits of Masonry, even though he is not entitled to them. I made a similar post (fairly recently) and a Brother offered me this counsel which proved to be very useful. He also offered me this: "It is sometimes better to be overly cautious than not cautious enough"

Others here may disagree, but it seemed worth mentioning. After all, we are all always learning

If any Brother present, disagrees with this, then I would be glad to know your reasoning behind it. This is the counsel that I was offered, and it is only through the counsel of those wiser than ourselves that we may truly grow.
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I usually reply with the standard statement of “ I am that I am”
 
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David612

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I have no intention of discussing secrets in public so whether someone is a brother or not is irrelevant, ultimately they might get a bit more superficial chit chat on the street
 
acjohnson53

acjohnson53

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I am often approached by Brother who greet me by giving their name and Lodge and often extend themselves to make sure I'm comfortable while I visit their town or city... In which that's what Brother do. To me it's not trying to try me for my Light. But to offer Brotherly Love, We should always Travel this way, regardless to our affiliation...
 
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David612

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acjohnson53 said:
I am often approached by Brother who greet me by giving their name and Lodge and often extend themselves to make sure I'm comfortable while I visit their town or city... In which that's what Brother do. To me it's not trying to try me for my Light. But to offer Brotherly Love, We should always Travel this way, regardless to our affiliation...
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Bingo :)
 
Warrior1256

Warrior1256

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acjohnson53 said:
I am often approached by Brother who greet me by giving their name and Lodge and often extend themselves to make sure I'm comfortable while I visit their town or city.
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This is the way that it should be, a simple introduction and invitation. Funny story.....when I was first brought into Masonry I asked my mentor how I should respond if someone were to ask me something like "Are you headed East?" I thought that there would be some ritualistic answer. He advised me to stick out my hand and say "My name is Larry Herron and I'm from St. Matthews Lodge 906. What lodge are you from?"
 
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David612

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Warrior1256 said:
This is the way that it should be, a simple introduction and invitation. Funny story.....when I was first brought into Masonry I asked my mentor how I should respond if someone were to ask me something like "Are you headed East?" I thought that there would be some ritualistic answer. He advised me to stick out my hand and say "My name is Larry Herron and I'm from St. Matthews Lodge 906. What lodge are you from?"
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Yep... that’s exactly it.
As fun as living out the train scene from “the man who would be king” in daily life would be...

 
Dontrell Stroman

Dontrell Stroman

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Brethren, if you go back to older threads you will find discussions concerning "Masonic intercourse on the street". Many have argued you wont know who is truly a mason unless you have sat in lodge with them. This movie clearly shows how one could know another mason. Granted its a movie, but still relevant reguarding recent posts. The reason I brought dues cards up is because many believe this is the only sure way to know another brother, but again this movie somewhat proves that theory wrong.

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dfreybur

dfreybur

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David612 said:
Why would you need to confirm anyone’s standing when meeting randoms In public?
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To prove your own ignorance and insecurity. If someone actually mandated it of me I'd laugh in their face. Prima facia demonstration they are a member of a clandestine lodge to make such a demand.

It's trivial to know if a man is a Brother without any of the buzzwords or documentation. Trade a few comments about events at lodge, though I have noticed Masons and Oddfellows can have each other rolling on the floor laughing by trading jokes about lodge events.
 
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