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From a hard to a harder questions

Howard Giang

Howard Giang

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It is probably kind of strange to ask this hard or harder questions. Have any Freemason experience discrimination just because of your affiliation with Masonry?

I know it is against the laws to discriminate; however, just like organization/religion/club/etc., there may be someone that has a negative views or outright anti-Freemason and are indirectly undermining Freemason in general or as a group or as an individual. I am just curious. If it is true, are Freemason supposed to have reservation or at least there is a chance that someone could do harm if a Freemason is publicly known?
This is also one of my concerns.

Any comment?
 
Howard Giang

Howard Giang

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coachn said:
The Nazis persecuted damn near everyone in Germany.
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Beside that dark history, Nazis doesn't exist anymore.
Here I am talking about now. If there is anti-Freemason, it can affect employment and promotion, business opportunity, etc. or in worst case scenario - could do harm. I guess there is nothing to be concerned.
 
dfreybur

dfreybur

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In most countries there is no discrimination against us.

Civil dictatorships, religious tyrannies, other places with unjust power the story is different. Luckily I have not needed to go to such countries. My military hitch happened to be during a peaceful phase of the Cold War, luck of the draw for me.

So the only issues I have ever had is from anonymous bigots on-line. Those are beneath my laughing at them. I pray for their mental healing.

But it has happened in history and history competes. One choice is to be open and have my openness help prevent it from happening. So I have a Masonic license plate on my car. I wear my ring and belt buckle. And should I be swept up by a wave of history I am glad some Brothers chose to remain private that they might carry on.
 
Howard Giang

Howard Giang

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dfreybur said:
In most countries there is no discrimination against us.

Civil dictatorships, religious tyrannies, other places with unjust power the story is different. Luckily I have not needed to go to such countries. My military hitch happened to be during a peaceful phase of the Cold War, luck of the draw for me.

So the only issues I have ever had is from anonymous bigots on-line. Those are beneath my laughing at them. I pray for their mental healing.

But it has happened in history and history competes. One choice is to be open and have my openness help prevent it from happening. So I have a Masonic license plate on my car. I wear my ring and belt buckle. And should I be swept up by a wave of history I am glad some Brothers chose to remain private that they might carry on.
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Thanks dfreybur for sharing and your GI services. Glad that you don't have any real issue.

I don't know about having a license plate display on my pickup unless all brother Freemasons are backing me up though. I would definitely wear a ring for everyday and maybe a belt buckle for an occasion.
 
Howard Giang

Howard Giang

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BullDozer Harrell said:
Unfortunately there are people in the world who despise Masons.

I haven't encountered any personal bias as a Freemason.

The hate is real though.

http://www.cnn.com/2016/01/26/us/milwaukee-masonic-temple-mass-shooting-planned-charges/index.html

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Thanks BullDozer Harrell for sharing the article. I knew it. There is a potential threat. Glad that you haven't encountered any personal bias as a Freemason.
 
Howard Giang

Howard Giang

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David612 said:
I have had some Ill informed comments when masonry has come up but I keep my affiliation to myself
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Thanks David612 for sharing your experience. I don't quite understand regarding not letting anyone know your affiliation. Is it because of that experience or fear you distanced yourself or unaffiliated yourself from Masonry?
 
Howard Giang

Howard Giang

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Warrior1256 said:
Same here although I know that there are people that believe that we are a cult, worship Satan, etc. I actually look up these crazy conspiracy theories about Masons on line for the entertainment value.
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Thanks Warrior1256, btw, should "crazy conspiracy theories about Masons" is still be a concern for Freemasonry? Should we I meant should you be looking over your shoulder from time to time?
 
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David612

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Howard Giang said:
Thanks David612 for sharing your experience. I don't quite understand regarding not letting anyone know your affiliation. Is it because of that experience or fear you distanced yourself or unaffiliated yourself from Masonry?
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I just don’t go telling everyone about myself.
I don’t wear clothes branded for the gym I attend, I try to avoid huge brad logos as I’m a person not a billboard and my Masonic affiliation is so I can improve myself as a person, others need not know about it.
being a mason makes me very proud but I’m not going to broadcast it.
 
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