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Things to consider when becoming a freemason?
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Bloke
Premium Member
To assist in framing your questions, this might help http://www.dummies.com/religion/spirituality/the-requirements-to-join-a-freemason-lodge/
Bloke
Premium Member
Grrr... Brothers,do you note the url ? /religion/spirituality ?
Ick.
Geek 84 - Freemasonry is a Fraternity, not a religion.
Warrior1256
Site Benefactor
One of our mottoes is "Making Good Men Better".
Yes, very informative. I have read it through three times myself.
Warrior1256
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Brick and mortar book stores or the internet.
Bloke
Premium Member
We can always chat online, but perhaps find a local lodge and meet them face to face ?
Mark89
Registered User
Hello, how are you?. The first thing would be to ask yourself:
- Am I a free man and good manners?.
- Do I believe in a First cause, a Superior principle to all men?. That is, the belief in a Higher Being, whose meaning will be constituted by the Great Architect of the Universe.
- I am a man without dogmas?.
- Do I identify with the development of humanity?
- Do I seek to improve every day and find answers through reason?.
- Is it part of me doing philanthropy?. It is not an obligation to do philanthropy, but each person could do it according to their possibilities.
- Am I a man without vices or ties that prevent my progress and spiritual, personal and social progress
These questions can guide you. As for books and readings, there are many, in other forums recommendations are given in this regard.
A great greeting.
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I would slightly disagree. One may have dogmas. They should generally not be imposed on others.Hello, how are you?. The first thing would be to ask yourself:
- Am I a free man and good manners?.
- Do I believe in a First cause, a Superior principle to all men?. That is, the belief in a Higher Being, whose meaning will be constituted by the Great Architect of the Universe.
- I am a man without dogmas?.
- Do I identify with the development of humanity?
- Do I seek to improve every day and find answers through reason?.
- Is it part of me doing philanthropy?. It is not an obligation to do philanthropy, but each person could do it according to their possibilities.
- Am I a man without vices or ties that prevent my progress and spiritual, personal and social progress?.
These questions can guide you. As for books and readings, there are many, in other forums recommendations are given in this regard.
A great greeting.
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CLewey44
Registered User
I would definitely go to your local lodge or lodges to see if it's a good fit or not. They will have you petition and if you meet those requirements you will LIKELY be voted in.
Time is a problem many masons encounter. You can be in lodge more than once a week or you can be entered and never show up again...and everything in between. If married or in a relationship, kids etc, you may want to weigh in with them to ensure they have your support. One thing about masonry is it is a blindfolded plunge you have to take in order to find out if it is for you or not. Talking in person at your local lodge will give you the best idea as to whether or not it's for you.
Mark89
Registered User
Hello, your assessment is valid, perhaps I am missing my sentence with: Do not have dogmas that prevent the development of libertarian and intellectual abilities.
A big hug.
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libertarian? Isnt that a political ideology?
Mark89
Registered User
No, in that sense no, it was a mistake to write it, my native language is Spanish. I mean to avoid ties that attempt against the development of freedom.
A big greetings.
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dfreybur
Premium Member
It is sectarian in the US in the sense that we have an active Libertarian party.
In a more general philosophical sense it can refer to the US as a "Masonic experiment".
It's very difficult to walk the line between what is partisan in politics and what is not, which is why some jurisdictions ban political discussion of all type.
Warrior1256
Site Benefactor
Good advice.
Absolutely
I think that this is the way that it was meant.
It is so here in Kentucky. I assume from your reply that some U.S. jurisdictions allow political discussions?
You must mean “libertino” libertine (n) or
“libertinaje” libertine (adj)
Libertarian, whether political party or philosophy I think would be “libertariano (a)”
I have a minor course of study in Spanish 30 years ago in university but am very out of practice
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