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Our out going grand master cant make up his mind. Wear one, dont wear one, it's up to the lodge to or don't, then up to the individual to decide. Now we're back to the governor or what the majority is saying. Freemasonry is a private and not public fraternity. I kinda see it like a country...

I could not agree more. I would rather do it like the English, there are things you need to learn before you are even ready to take the next step. And not just shove you through degrees.

If you had time to join, then you have time to attend. I understand that life gets in the way, but if you cant find time for lodge and your duties, then I would say join at a later part in life when you can fulfill your duties as a freemason.

What is sad is that NASA has been rocking since the 1960's until just recently. And now we can't redesign something to get our space program back up and running???? And now we are relying on billionaires to get it going again ? Something is definitely rotten in Denmark.

The sad thing is, that everyone loves those shriners, they have parades, even a circus that comes to town. They also have free hospitals for children. These are some up standing men. But I remind people all the time, that these men are also Mason's. Then that's when the deer in the headlights...

Technically, he reached the outer atmosphere,not space itself

Wow !

I wish masonry would separate from the shrine. To me they are just a embarrassment.

J.W this year !!!!!!

Thank you for everyone's input, but a few have missed the mark. This has nothing to do with selling your lodge, or getting away from maintaining a lodge. These lodges are closing because no one shows up to these lodges to fill the principal officer chairs. Members just stop showing up for...

All I see is, I wanna be a mason, I just have to be a mason, but when the time comes for doing anything, they just cant find the time, but found the time to do all 3 degrees. I see it as, if you cant find time to participate in masonic dealings, dont become a mason.

I appreciate the the reply's, but it not about losing a building. It looks like those with life membership is moving them to different lodges, while other members just aren't coming back to lodge. This past year we all have suspended alot of members for non payment of dues. When reached out to...

Within the last 2 years I have seen 20 lodges either consolidate or permanently close her in central / southern Illinois. With a few more looking to close by the end of this year What new members we do get, after reaching master mason they never return. I know the pandemic has caused a bit of a...

Hello from Illinois, welcome.

Oh lord my God, have the people no common sense ? No they have not, being beaten with the stupid stick prevents them from seeing the light.

This is not a discussion that needs to take place here. I thank you.

Here in Illinois, you are presented a apron and bible after the 3rd degree. For the 1sr and 2nd degree, you use a lodge apron.

We have gone back to in person meetings, with mandatory precautions in place. No mask, you dont get to stay. Our lodge room can accommodate 50 people sitting. So every 2nd and 3rd chair is blocked so on and so on. In the dinning area 3 people to a table. This has worked so far. And hopefully...

I guess we'll have to go back to the 1770's and do it on the down low. Better if you know someone with a large garage or basement.

Great to hear that brother, you are in our thoughts and prayers.