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stuntman98

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bupton52

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My cheap ring that I wear while working

As an FC, I'm pretty sure that ring wouldn't be appropriate. You should consult with your WM and PMs for more information as to why. I'm sure they'll point you in the right direction.


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AnthonyPomilia357

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As an FC, I'm pretty sure that ring wouldn't be appropriate. You should consult with your WM and PMs for more information as to why. I'm sure they'll point you in the right direction.


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True, some guys don't care, but the older guys do care. I wear it as a remembrance of the goal that I look forward to achieving (probably not an acceptable reason though).

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stuntman98

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Yeah, probably wanna not get seen with the ring!

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JGMarto PM

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I understand your goal. But you really should wait until you earn that before you wear it. Good luck in you travels brother.

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crono782

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It's less about them being picky and more about wearing something you haven't earned. That is a master's ring. Imagine a Private First Class in the army wearing a Major's insignia. Indeed a good reminder of what you want to obtain, but still not appropriate.


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AnthonyPomilia357

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It's less about them being picky and more about wearing something you haven't earned. That is a master's ring. Imagine a Private First Class in the army wearing a Major's insignia. Indeed a good reminder of what you want to obtain, but still not appropriate.


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Very good explanation, brother "crono782"!

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Ben A.

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Fraternal Greetings, Bro. Anthony,

As you've already experienced, the fraternity has a story behind the lessons it teaches. When you experience the narrative, the ring will have meaning to you. Anyone can go out and buy a ring and wear it, however, a Master Mason knows the "light" behind it.

A ring doesn't make the man. Rather, his work in the quarries is emblematic of his character. :)
 

AnthonyPomilia357

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Fraternal Greetings, Bro. Anthony,

As you've already experienced, the fraternity has a story behind the lessons it teaches. When you experience the narrative, the ring will have meaning to you. Anyone can go out and buy a ring and wear it, however, a Master Mason knows the "light" behind it.

A ring doesn't make the man. Rather, his work in the quarries is emblematic of his character. :)

Hmm, interesting. That makes me not even want to wear it til MM. I can wait a couple weeks anyways :)
Will the light be revealed after my MM degree?

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Ben A.

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Bro. Anthony,

Your patience will be well rewarded. :) To answer your question: Yes, the wisdom, or "light," will be revealed to you. However, let me share with you this thought: When you are raised to the degree of a Master Mason, you may have even more questions than you had when you first began your Masonic journey. The learning never ends, Brother. In fact, I would be concerned if you did not have more questions. When you are raised, feel free to PM me and I will suggest a book to read on what you just experienced.

Safe Travels,
Ben
 

AnthonyPomilia357

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I bet! I know that I'll be extremely active and will want to learn more and more. I am very young, 19 years old. I have my whole life ahead of me! I also want to get into the Scottish Rite.
Okay thank you, I will keep in touch!

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dfreybur

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That makes me not even want to wear it til MM. I can wait a couple weeks anyways :)

Many jurisdictions do not allow wearing the S&C until a MM. Not that there's any way to enforce the rule in most cases. There's an EA symbol that can be worn - I've seen it as a lapel pin. There's the way the S&C are displayed in the FC degree - I've only seen that carved into the sides of a lodge altar once.

Will the light be revealed after my MM degree?

Bits of light are revealed in every degree, so yes. Learning the meaning of the degrees is a lifetime of study, so there's more to it than you can get during the degree.
 

tbcrisler

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I am going to have 2 rings, one I have for everyday wear ImageUploadedByFreemasonry1367435112.819513.jpg
I will buy another for Lodge....




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