JonnyMM
Registered User
Greetings Brethren
I'm in a bit of a pickle regarding the craft and my now wife. She's had her mind polluted by the many growing conspiracy theories doing the rounds regarding the craft. I was raised to MM last year and had full intentions on progressing into the Royal Arch. She's since withdrew her support off the back of some web site that claims the craft is a "marriage wrecking ball" I've read this material and tried to talk her round, but alas no she's under the impression that the craft is a sinister organisation hiding all sorts of dark secrets and practices. Despite my best efforts she won't allow me to show her the truth of the matter...she refuses to attend any functions, she refuses to speak with other masons. She was keen to begin with but she says is not what she thought it was. I had issues during my research as I too was caught up in the tangled web of lies you can find on the internet. I've told her many times people fear what they don't understand. I wish to take my Masonic career further but of course my wife would need to be on board. If I have to choose between her and the craft of course she'll win. She's said she's ok with me staying in the blue lodge but said it would break her heart if I went into the Royal Arch. I'm clutching at straws here but I was wondering if anyone had had a similar experience? If so how did you manage it?
S&F
Bro Jon Mack
Commercial Travellers Lodge #3700
United Grand Lodge of England
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I'm in a bit of a pickle regarding the craft and my now wife. She's had her mind polluted by the many growing conspiracy theories doing the rounds regarding the craft. I was raised to MM last year and had full intentions on progressing into the Royal Arch. She's since withdrew her support off the back of some web site that claims the craft is a "marriage wrecking ball" I've read this material and tried to talk her round, but alas no she's under the impression that the craft is a sinister organisation hiding all sorts of dark secrets and practices. Despite my best efforts she won't allow me to show her the truth of the matter...she refuses to attend any functions, she refuses to speak with other masons. She was keen to begin with but she says is not what she thought it was. I had issues during my research as I too was caught up in the tangled web of lies you can find on the internet. I've told her many times people fear what they don't understand. I wish to take my Masonic career further but of course my wife would need to be on board. If I have to choose between her and the craft of course she'll win. She's said she's ok with me staying in the blue lodge but said it would break her heart if I went into the Royal Arch. I'm clutching at straws here but I was wondering if anyone had had a similar experience? If so how did you manage it?
S&F
Bro Jon Mack
Commercial Travellers Lodge #3700
United Grand Lodge of England
Sent from my iPhone using My Freemasonry