I am one who is still learning my craft. While I may have knowledge, that is not commensurate with wisdom.Coach are you saying that a Mason is some one like you or Bro Cook and a freemason would be someone like me who had just began his journey?
I am one who is still learning my craft. While I may have knowledge, that is not commensurate with wisdom.Coach are you saying that a Mason is some one like you or Bro Cook and a freemason would be someone like me who had just began his journey?
Surely though, this statement is the beginning of wisdom.I am one who is still learning my craft. While I may have knowledge, that is not commensurate with wisdom.
Thank you brother. Is this only Grand Masters of GLS or does this include MWPHGL too ?
Brother, is this movie also a book? When I read the comment, I looked up on the bookshelf at work because I remembered seeing a book called the Giver up there. Wanted to know if they are tied together somehow.Gentlemen! Specificity of Language! (That, for those who do not know, is a reference to {IMHO} a rather good movie called "The Giver")
Regardless of your knowledge of obscure movie quotes, there is the issue of the casual VS the specific use of language. Words mean specific things, this is why we have dictionaries. Sure, in everyday life we toss words around in nonspecific ways and just expect everyone to understand. And generally that is good enough. (If I say "I love hot dogs" and "I love my wife" I just expect you to understand the difference) But when communicating subtle or nuanced concepts using the correct word, and understanding it's specific definition, can be vital to understanding.
What I get from John's insistence on specific definition and word use is that he sees several kinds of Masons out there. Perhaps he even thinks that it might be personally useful to some Masons to ask themselves which category they are in or want to be in. As far as Specificity of Language goes, I vote in favor.
I would just suggest that it is up to the Brother who is in good standing to show caution when dealing with others. Expelled and clandestine alike.What if he is expelled subsequent to trial?
Yes. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_GiverBrother, is this movie also a book? When I read the comment, I looked up on the bookshelf at work because I remembered seeing a book called the Giver up there. Wanted to know if they are tied together somehow.
Cool, gonna give it a read!
Ok so what if you fell in hard times and had to demit from your lodge cause you couldnt afford the dues?
Yes, we need Masonic bling police.At the risk of being controversial, why would I care? My involvement in Masonry does not extend to policing the the clothing and jewelry of others. I may like or dislike you, but I am clear that I do not have the right to tell you how to dress. Frankly I have more important things to worry about. My priority is making me a better man. Worrying about what you wear does not accelerate that process. <end rant>
Papers, please!Yes, we need Masonic bling police.
I am a relatively new MM having been raised for slightly over a year. But as I understand these things most things revolve around the term "in good standing."Yes, as he is a Mason in good standing
I have read on these conspiracy websites that once you become a 33rd Degree in the Scottish Rite that you then learn that there are REALLY 365 degrees. I think that it was Alex Jones, lol. I love reading these things for their entertainment value. They crack me up.Keep waiting they will come you have to become a 365th degree Mason even the conspirators don't have the knowledge of this it's the circle within the circle within the circle of the elite.
I would be interested in a citation.I am a relatively new MM having been raised for slightly over a year. But as I understand these things most things revolve around the term "in good standing."
No citation, just a personal observation.I would be interested in a citation.
I am aware of no jurisdiction that limits the wearing of insignia to those in good standing. I would note that from a practical approach we are probably not seeing much of those who are not in good standing.No citation, just a personal observation.
Coach are you saying that a Mason is some one like you or Bro Cook and a freemason would be someone like me who had just began his journey?