JJones
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He walked in to the building at 0900am with no Masonic affiliation. He left the building before lunch, a 32d degree SR mason.
I'll assume that there's some slight exaggeration here. You couldn't confer all three degrees on anyone in so short a time, let alone any side degrees.
If you are of the opinion that there is nothing in Freemasonry, that needs changing or updating, then this discussion is not for you.
I disagree. He is a member of these forums, like yourself, and he is welcome to post his thoughts and opinions so long as he remains respectful.
To be frank, the impression I've been getting is that you seem determined that something has to change and if someone doesn't want to drink that Kool-Aide then you don't want them on your thread. Change for the sake of change isn't progress, usually it's just so someone can have a program with their name slapped on it.
If you do not think that Freemasonry can or should create a charity/foundation, that is your right. Thankfully, most Masons do not agree with you. If you feel that charitable and humanitarian activities are not in the scope of Freemasonry, I suggest you read this list:
I'm an exception then because I agree with him. While charitable and humanitarian activities are within the scope of Freemasonry, it begins and ends at the individual level. Freemasonry as an organization is not a charity and it wasn't designed to be one either. I can paint my dog white with black spots but that doesn't make him a Dalmatian, much like the list provided doesn't change what the craft was created do so (and should still be doing).
I thought he said he walked out a 32 Degree mason after 3 hours. Isn't that 32 degrees in 3 hours?
More like 10.7 degrees an hour. Talk about an assembly line!
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