Do all lodges mandaite dues?
Since when did becomming a Mason turn into a Corporate Venture , this concerns me.
Well Freemasonry is one of the oldest and most noble organizations still in existence (IMO) so I really don't think anyone needs to look at is like it's a scam to get their money (assuming the lodge you join is regular).
I didn't find anything about dew_time's comment to be overtly offensive. If a man wears his heart on his sleeve so much that an small joke such as that offends him then he might have a hard time getting along with the brethren in any lodge...or any fraternity for that matter.
Once again i appologize sir
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Thank you i look forward to meeting you one day and extending my hand to you
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Yes i am
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I have been surrounded by masons my whole life and never knew until recently when a good freind was towards the end of his journey when he told me he was a mason and he wanted me to visit him more often prior to his passing on. Through my visits with him he opened my eyes in regards to masonry, and gave insight on various aspects of life. Before his passing he gave me his ring and asked me if i ever became a mason would i wear it in his honour, i told i would if i ever took that jounrney. So now years later after studying masonic history i feel i am know ready to stand on the square.
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hello, in Tennessee it is an obligation - does not say which one - AND HAVING BEEN RAISED....in Massachusetts its first degree - but not a 'full' member until you have signed the bylaws... in England they still don't know!!....Robert Streeter manor royal 8296 England king 461 Tennessee tyrian massachcusettsFrom what I have heard, different countries/regions will have different opinions. In Texas, from the first degree on you are a Mason. However, as a EA, you just have recieved only a part of the benefits of a MM. Is an EA a Mason, in Texas, yes. Will he recieve further benefits of being a Mason as he moves up throught the degrees, again yes.
So now years later after studying masonic history i feel i am know ready to stand on the square.