RobertTheBruce
Registered User
Hello all, I am a young man from West Virginia who is interested in petitioning one of my local lodges, but I have some concerns. I have heard some very unsettling things about the state of Freemasonry in West Virginia and have heard it referred to as the North Korea of US Freemasonry. I was hoping perhaps there were some Masons from West Virginia or who have spent time in a WV Lodge who could alleviate some of my concerns.
I was considering perhaps waiting, I had been considering moving to another state and thought that maybe if I were I should just wait to petition in another jurisdiction.
My concerns include issues involving the Grand Lodge and it's lack of recognition for appendant bodies, lack of recognition of Prince Hall Masons, and a whole bunch of unnecessary outdated bylaws that will likely never be changed. Also unsettling to me is that the Grand Lodge of West Virginia has been called by current and former WV Masons, an "old boys club."
Some of you I'm sure (as I've read already) will recommend "being the change you want to see" and ect but from what I've read I'm not so sure that's an entirely wise decision.
So as I stated, I would love some input, some advice. Not just on Freemasonry in WV but in general for someone who is contemplating petitioning. Just looking for some clarification and advice.
Thanks in advance.
I was considering perhaps waiting, I had been considering moving to another state and thought that maybe if I were I should just wait to petition in another jurisdiction.
My concerns include issues involving the Grand Lodge and it's lack of recognition for appendant bodies, lack of recognition of Prince Hall Masons, and a whole bunch of unnecessary outdated bylaws that will likely never be changed. Also unsettling to me is that the Grand Lodge of West Virginia has been called by current and former WV Masons, an "old boys club."
Some of you I'm sure (as I've read already) will recommend "being the change you want to see" and ect but from what I've read I'm not so sure that's an entirely wise decision.
So as I stated, I would love some input, some advice. Not just on Freemasonry in WV but in general for someone who is contemplating petitioning. Just looking for some clarification and advice.
Thanks in advance.