LOL no you only get a stick until you prove that you aren't going to hurt yourself.But do you get a light sabre as an EA?
LOL no you only get a stick until you prove that you aren't going to hurt yourself.But do you get a light sabre as an EA?
Thanks.But you already claimed “BTW, do you know why the EA and FC degrees don't have a word Mason in it, but they are still considered Mason”. So, I’m confused. You already instructed us that the first two degrees don’t have the word Mason in them.
The answer to your new questions depend on the jurisdiction.
Our lodge is in the Masonic Temple in Fort Wayne, we share it with 2 other lodges and the York Rite chapters. We have a commercial kitchen and china, but the china is locked up. The building was built in 1926 so there is no dishwasher other than the human kind so dishes would have to be cleaned by hand. I had the opportunity to make homemade New York style pizza in the pizza oven, it turned out great and my brothers were very impressed with the pizza. The ovens worked great for being 91 years old.Not the most environmentally friendly but god would I love that at times, we are lucky to have a stocked kitchen so we cook but I can’t help but feel that it may not be our strongest skill however when I am able to stay I try to sit with a brother I do not know and chat which is great fun.
That’s fantastic! I love a good bit of history to the lodge building.Our lodge is in the Masonic Temple in Fort Wayne, we share it with 2 other lodges and the York Rite chapters. We have a commercial kitchen and china, but the china is locked up. The building was built in 1926 so there is no dishwasher and dishes would have to be cleaned by hand. I had the opportunity to make homemade New York style pizza in the pizza oven, it turned out great and my brother were very impressed with the pizza. The ovens worked great for being 91 years old.
I've been told or building is haunted. Some of our brothers who have seen floating orbs that appear and disappear in the building. I have no reason to believe they are lying, but I would love to see them, I just don't want to be alone when or if I do.That’s fantastic! I love a good bit of history to the lodge building.
We use an old football club and there are a total of 6 blue lodges plus apendant bodies that meet there, we have more historic lodges near by however
Eeeeek! How does the Tyler guard the west gate against that!I've been told or building is haunted. Some of our brothers who have seen floating orbs that appear and disappear in the building. I have no reason to believe they are lying, but I would love to see them, I just don't want to be alone when or if I do.
As far as I know nobody has ever seen one during a meeting. To the best of our knowledge, no one has ever died in the building but in its hey day over 10,000 masons occupied that building and the building was open 24/7 with shops occupying the first floor so you never know. I guess the Tyler will have challenge them for the password.Eeeeek! How does the Tyler guard the west gate against that!
Exactly.All are masons, once initiated you are a Mason but you are an Entered Apprentice, the lowest level, entry level if you will. Like joining a trade union, you are a member of that union, but you are an apprentice - a learner, in Star Wars terminology a Padawan, a Jedi but just learning.
Same here. The only things that we wash are the serving utensils.We use paper plates and plastic knives and forks and all we do is throw them out so no washing dishes.
I am just trying to understand how the process of degrees work, and when do you stop or you have to go all the way to 33 degrees.
I've been told or building is haunted. Some of our brothers who have seen floating orbs that appear and disappear in the building. I have no reason to believe they are lying, but I would love to see them, I just don't want to be alone when or if I do.
****snicker snicker****The majority never have direct personal experience of deities or spirits. A minority have always had direct personal experience of deities or spirits. Not experiencing ghosts means you are a member of that majority. Ghosts are boring so I never did get why they frighten people, especially folks in the majority who don't detect them. What's to be frightened of? Some spirit that seems to come from a dead guy. I don't get the fuss.
Not so much afraid, want someone with me for confirmation that I'm actually seeing a ghost.The majority never have direct personal experience of deities or spirits. A minority have always had direct personal experience of deities or spirits. Not experiencing ghosts means you are a member of that majority. Ghosts are boring so I never did get why they frighten people, especially folks in the majority who don't detect them. What's to be frightened of? Some spirit that seems to come from a dead guy. I don't get the fuss.
91 years and is still awesome!The ovens worked great for being 91 years old.
Thanks dfreybur, well explain regarding the degrees. Anyhow, one more question. Up to 32nd degree, a Mason has to petition; however, 33rd a Mason has to be appointed? Another words, appointed like political appointee, like a job interview, how?There's a point in the first degree where a man kneels a Mister and stands a Brother.
The first three degrees are the base. The three degrees are expected by all Brothers, though not all complete them. Completing the three degrees is a requirement for all other degrees. All other degrees are optional and never required.
While some Brothers stop at other points, the natural points are Master Mason third degree or completing whatever degree names or numbers any optional bodies you decide to and can afford to join.
In the US President Lyndon Johnson too his first degree then never continued. He was not aware of the amount of effort needed to progress and he didn't have the time because of his duties then in the US Senate.
I was MM for around 6 years before I petitioned the Scottish Rite and proceeded to 32. There's no way I will ever be appointed to 33rd. I'm not active enough in that body for that to ever happen. 32rd is far more common as an end point than 33rd.
The majority never have direct personal experience of deities or spirits. A minority have always had direct personal experience of deities or spirits. Not experiencing ghosts means you are a member of that majority. Ghosts are boring so I never did get why they frighten people, especially folks in the majority who don't detect them. What's to be frightened of? Some spirit that seems to come from a dead guy. I don't get the fuss.
As I understand it, you must be nominated to receive the 33rd degree. It is based on your service and keeping in good standing. If you serve the Scottish Rite Valley of which you are a member, and go through the officer line and are very active you might get nominated in about 10 years or so. It is very subjective.Thanks dfreybur, well explain regarding the degrees. Anyhow, one more question. Up to 32nd degree, a Mason has to petition; however, 33rd a Mason has to be appointed? Another words, appointed like political appointee, like a job interview, how?
Thanks dfreybur, well explain regarding the degrees. Anyhow, one more question. Up to 32nd degree, a Mason has to petition; however, 33rd a Mason has to be appointed? Another words, appointed like political appointee, like a job interview, how?
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Thanks dfreybur, well explain regarding the degrees. Anyhow, one more question. Up to 32nd degree, a Mason has to petition; however, 33rd a Mason has to be appointed? Another words, appointed like political appointee, like a job interview, how?
Yep!In AASR SJ, the Deputy or Sovereign Grand Inspector General makes a nomination to the Supreme Council. Upon approval, the candidate is contacted and informed of the election.
Not so much afraid, want someone with me for confirmation that I'm actually seeing a ghost.