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Ressam

Guest
Dear Gentlemen.
Question:
Can a "Freemason" from Clandestine(Wild, masonicly illegal) Lodge be -- friends(have good relations) with a Freemason form Regular Lodge?
Thanks!
 

Gary Harper

Registered User
Hey everyone this is "RobertTheBruce," I lost my password to this forum and tried multiple times to recover my password for more than a week now and I never got an email, so I registered via Facebook. Surprised to see my threads still going! Though it certainly seems to have been driven off topic. For any future posts can you guys stick to my original questions? What did you join first, the Scottish Rite, York Rite or Shriners and why? Also what was the petitioning process like for you?

EDIT: P.S. Let me state for the record my intentions with the fraternity are far different then "Ressam." I have a genuine interest in Freemasonry, which started when I first learned about it and was told it was a "fraternity based around morality," which is perfect. I am always interested in finding ways of bettering myself and my community and I am also interested for social aspects. I have been trying to do as much research as I can without learning things I'm not supposed to. I recently ordered The Complete Idiot's Guide to Freemasonry by S. Brent Morris and it was a great read, very educational. I hope to call you guys brothers some day. I'm planning on petitioning very soon, wish me luck!
 
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The Traveling Man

Registered User
EDIT: P.S. Let me state for the record my intentions with the fraternity are far different then "Ressam." I have a genuine interest in Freemasonry, which started when I first learned about it and was told it was a "fraternity based around morality," which is perfect. I am always interested in finding ways of bettering myself and my community and I am also interested for social aspects. I have been trying to do as much research as I can without learning things I'm not supposed to. I recently ordered The Complete Idiot's Guide to Freemasonry by S. Brent Morris and it was a great read, very educational. I hope to call you guys brothers some day. I'm planning on petitioning very soon, wish me luck!

Good luck! It is good that you have a genuine interest in Masonry. Many people join for the wrong reasons, or don't join for the wrong reasons. I would limit the amount of reading up you do. If you contact the Grand Lodge in your area, they will usually have a packet which tells our history, the history of Masonry in your state, and what we do. Most Grand Lodge websites also include that information. The next step, once you are sure it is something you are truly interested in, is to make contact, either with the Grand Lodge or local Lodge. They will be more than happy to invite you to a function so you can get to know some of the Brethren. That will allow things to move a lot smoother when it comes time to actually petition. Once you petition, wait with patience. It will take about 2 months before you know if you are accepted or not, and if you are, another month before you would are Initiated. The whole process from today to Initiation, depending on Jurisdiction, could take anywhere from 4 to 6 months (average). Again, good luck and keep us posted on your progress.
 

Warrior1256

Site Benefactor
Besides accepting Christ and having a family, becoming a Mason has been one of the best decisions I've ever made!!! I would wish you luck in becoming a Mason; however, it is not by luck that one becomes a mason! I will wish you a good journey though my friend… :)
Great post!
 

SL Cates

Registered User
I was wondering beyond the more well known side degree and such like the Scottish and York Rites, Shriners, Grotto, Tall Cedars, Rosicrucians, what are some more that aren't commonly listed?
Also what was the first side degree/appendant body you joined and why?
Also would appreciate hearing stories about your journey as a Mason, about your petitioning process, ect.
All these things would greatly help me on my own journey. Thanks in advance.

I petitioned to be a Mason almost 2 yrs ago, at the age of 52, had always been curious, EA took 2 months, FC 3 weeks, MM 3 weeks later, raised FEB 27, 2016. Since then I have made some really good friends especially my teacher, started through the chairs, I am Junior Deacon now, I received a C certificate in the work last year and this Friday will begin the York Rite degrees. My goal is to be a Templar Knight in the York Rite because it is the only Masonic associated degree that requires a belief in Jesus Christ. I feel that my Masonic journey (short as it may be) has really helped me grow as a man, physically and spiritually. I have never regretted my decision and am very involved in my lodge and community. You get out of it what you put into it.
 

Keith C

Registered User
, EA took 2 months, FC 3 weeks, MM 3 weeks later, raised FEB 27, 2016.

Are you saying the above stated times is what it took you to become proficient, or the time between receiving the degrees? I ask because here in PA a "Full Masonic Month" must pass between degrees.
 
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