As a veteran and a Mason, I have many articles of clothing that identify me as both a veteran of the Air Force and Army and as a Mason. I'm proud of my military service and my devotion to the principles of our great fraternity. I have an AASR badge on my motorcycle and an S&C emblem on both cars and I always wear my Masonic ring. When traveling domestically or internationally, my identification as a veteran and a Mason has always placed me within reach of a kindred spirit.
Bobby Vandenbush
Fairport-Flower City #476
Fairport, NY
Raised 1974
Past Commander (2015-2019)
American Legion Love Field Post 453
Dallas, TX
Just finished reading your well-researched article on Masonic Rosicrucianism and its Descendants. I was surprised to find it authored by a brother of my lodge. Sad to hear of the passing of Bob Cameron, he was raised a year before me and a friend. If I was interested in learning more about Masonic Rosicrucianism, where would you suggest I start?Greetings from Fairport, Bro. Bobby. I actually just joined the VFW Post here as well. Hope to meet you sometime in Lodge.
Clint
I belong to a very traditional church. Although my Pastor has not said much about the freemasons I have seen him and other church members stare at my ring. The pianist is a freemason also. He told me that he does not wear his ring to church because he doesn't mix church and freemasonry. I'm guessing so he doesn't offend anyone, I don't know. Even after watching the Harry Truman documentary, I noticed the camera man wanted to re do a picture so Harry's ring didnt show I because some of the democrats were against the freemasons. How do you brothers feel about wearing Masonic emblems to church, work, political rallies etc. Do you take them off if you feel that you might offend someone or it might hurt your image ? Do you hide your membership after you find out some opposes freemasonry ?
I do not hide my masonic ring. The ring is more of a moral compass for myself and not to impress others. When I am having difficult times, I always look at my ring and recall masonic principles and values. To hide it (in my opinion) means you're ashamed of it or want to pacify the feelings of someone else. That's not how I'm built.I belong to a very traditional church. Although my Pastor has not said much about the freemasons I have seen him and other church members stare at my ring. The pianist is a freemason also. He told me that he does not wear his ring to church because he doesn't mix church and freemasonry. I'm guessing so he doesn't offend anyone, I don't know. Even after watching the Harry Truman documentary, I noticed the camera man wanted to re do a picture so Harry's ring didnt show I because some of the democrats were against the freemasons. How do you brothers feel about wearing Masonic emblems to church, work, political rallies etc. Do you take them off if you feel that you might offend someone or it might hurt your image ? Do you hide your membership after you find out some opposes freemasonry ?
Just finished reading your well-researched article on Masonic Rosicrucianism and its Descendants. I was surprised to find it authored by a brother of my lodge. Sad to hear of the passing of Bob Cameron, he was raised a year before me and a friend. If I was interested in learning more about Masonic Rosicrucianism, where would you suggest I start?
I wear my baseball cap, usually backwards just about everywhere I go. I don't worry if I offended anyone. Maybe someone is wearing a team Jersey I don't like.
Agreed.I wear Masonic, Patriotic and Military items all the time and if i offend someone they can remove themselves from the situation.
I don't go out of my way to offend but I'm not going to change anything I wear/display either.
Same with me.I have never had a negative encounter and I go under the assumption that there are folks out and about with stuff on their cars and shirts that is WAY more potentially confrontational than a Masonic symbol.
Likewise.To hide it (in my opinion) means you're ashamed of it or want to pacify the feelings of someone else. That's not how I'm built.
I I wear my baseball cap, usually backwards just about everywhere I go.