Recent content by Bro. R. Mitchell

Amen brother! I will be sure not to do so.

The saying that we're a cult is truly funny! If volunteerism and community involvement makes us cultists, then I guess we are. Lbvs

Passwords and grips. Are they not secret? Our ritual is encrypted.

Yes, but how was Duncan's able to go public with so much information.

You're correct! The S&C aren't secret, so tattooing them wouldn't be a violation. Getting one would definitely be a personal choice. So, what is the obligation referring to? If you can respond on this forum. If not message me directly.

My interpretation. If brothers in my jurisdiction have them, they're not openly displaying them at any of our meetings/outings. Maybe, I just haven't paid attention. I'm really not trying to be the tattoo police. I have not seen anything in writing that prohibits them either.

Thanks for the information. Definitely about interpretation.

Maybe it's because the Square and Compass has been so openly displayed for ions, hence, the car emblems, hats, rings, etc..

It depends on what ritual is being followed. Duncan's specifically states, "I will always hail, 2 ever conceal, and never reveal, any of the arts, parts, or points of the hidden mysteries of Ancient Free Masonry, which may have been, or hereafter shall be, at this time, or any future period...

A little humor I found. I do not own this joke, nor can I provide the original owner to provide ample credit.

Brother, your 1st degree obligation should have enlightened you enough to not get that tattoo. However, we all have to grow and learn in our own travels! SMIB

Good luck with it! The snails pace at times will make you feel black ⚫️! If you know you're of good repute, a solid citizen and have nothing in your background preventing membership, it'll happen! Now, to the guy who signed your petition knowing he wasn't square with the lodge, he was wrong...