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History of #2B1ASK1

Lowcarbjc

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Has Freemasonry always from the start (well, let's say from 1717 onwards) been a fraternity where one just needed to "ask one", or was it way back in history more "elite" where people were chosen or recruited from inside, and then later changed so that interested people could simply "ask one" for themselves as is the case today?
 
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dfreybur

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There are European jurisdictions that are invitational. I don't know how far back their traditions go to answer the question - Which of these two traditions is older?
 

MBC

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There are European jurisdictions that are invitational. I don't know how far back their traditions go to answer the question - Which of these two traditions is older?

Is that you mean about a Proposer and a Seconder invitation? In my humble opinion, It should be traced back to Gentlemen's Club.


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Bro. Stewart P.M.

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In my study of this subject, simplistically stated... One who actually seeks admittance should have the will and desire to follow through to the end and prosper as a member. Where as those who are sought may not have the desire to persue all that is required once discovered.

Does that make any sense?
 

Glen Cook

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Has Freemasonry always from the start (well, let's say from 1717 onwards) been a fraternity where one just needed to "ask one", or was it way back in history more "elite" where people were chosen or recruited from inside, and then later changed so that interested people could simply "ask one" for themselves as is the case today?
That isn't necessarily the rule now. It isn't in UGLE
 
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