Dontrell Stroman
Premium Member
I remember before I became a freemason, I would hear stories of masons helping each other in times of need. For instance, if a mason was broke down on the side of the road, he could rest assure that if a fellow mason drove by and seen him in distress he would come to his aid. Same for a masons wife in need. There are other stories as well. This is part of the reason I wanted to become a freemason, to share a bond with brothers that have been down the same road as me regardless of race or religion. It seems throughout my journey in freemasonry, it's becoming more about money than brothers helping and taking care of each other. Lodges are splitting up over finances, brothers are ripping other brothers off trying to make a dollar. If you can't pay your dues I guess you are no longer active. Instead of assisting the brother will suspend him for lack of dues being paid. I know some brothers will say it depends on your jurisdiction as this may well be the case. After speaking with brothers from all over it appears to be an issue within freemasonry in general. What are your thoughts ?