Now I can really see where this thread is getting fun. I think I understand where both sides are coming from. Seeing that we are taught as Masons that we meet on the level, it is a rather difficult concept to understand when it is said that there are classes in Masonry. However, I also see the point in giving allegiance and respect to those who take lead and we honor and respect them for their character and actions. I had a good lessons in this balance tonight. As luck would have it, I went to a table lodge, and unbeknownst to me, our Most Worship Grand Master of the State of CT Gary W. Arseneau was in attendance (he is a member of the host lodge). The man has a great charisma and emulated good character and leadership when he spoke to us as a group of Brethren. When the man spoke, people shut up and listened however, when he came to our table and spoke to us as individuals, I really felt at ease in conversing with him on the level and truly felt his brotherly love and friendship. When he gave me his Grand Master's Pin, I felt very honored and will wear it with pride. When I stated earlier in the thread that Masonry has no classes, I think I was thinking in more of the sociological sense of the word that Brother Maloney described, however, after experiencing tonight's table lodge, I see where leadership falls into play and in a way creates a class within the Fraternity, even it may be perceived and not necessarily inherited by birth, or determined on how much money you have, but then again a Master's Wages are not usually monetary....anyways I digress. To my EA Brothers and anyone else who has not been to a table lodge, I wholeheartedly recommend attending one. I know in the State of CT all table lodges are open on the EA degree so all can participate in this fellowship. Not sure about any other jurisdictions.