I think we are really loosing focus on our Fraternity when the debate is of lapel pins.
Just my addition to the obviously diverted original discussion.
Just my addition to the obviously diverted original discussion.
If one were to be cheeky one could comment that they are only important because you want the recognition and show to others that you've obtained that honor. No one makes you put them on if you don't like it.
I totally get it, and most of us probably still struggle with the same thing, but if we look at it from a Masonic perspective it's a classic sign of the Ego still talking that hasn't been overcome.
Absolutely correct!I've earned the honor, so I am qualified to wear them.
I've earned the honor, so I am qualified to wear them.
If one were to be cheeky one could comment that they are only important because you want the recognition and show to others that you've obtained that honor. No one makes you put them on if you don't like it.
I totally get it, and most of us probably still struggle with the same thing, but if we look at it from a Masonic perspective it's a classic sign of the Ego still talking that hasn't been overcome.
Absolutely. Never implied that you hadn't and that they aren't fully deserved. But in your original posted you commented on how you didn't like wearing all three of them, and as I replied, no one is forcing that.
I totally get why we all like to show off the accomplishments that we have earned, but you have to agree that it is the Ego talking when that happens.
Why else are you wearing the pins when you don't to?
Glen cook, why are the OES not recognized by the UGLE and why do yall give thanks ?Just travel through a state, as compared to relocating there? I can’t imagine any GL taking action. Simply because UT doesn’t allow WS, or UGLE doesn’t allow OES (for which we give thanks ), doesn’t mean they impose that restriction on members of other jurisdictions. Many of the US GMs who visit UGLE Communication are in OES.
Good question.When one wears a Masonic ring in public is it because their ego wants the recognition of being a Freemason?
Nobody forces anyone to wear anything with a S&C on it either. When one wears a Masonic ring in public is it because their ego wants the recognition of being a Freemason?
“The Board is also aware that there exist other bodies not directly imitative of pure antient Masonry, but which by implication introduce Freemasonry, such as the Order of the Eastern Star. Membership of such bodies, attendance at their meetings, or participation in their ceremonies is incompatible with membership of this Grand Lodge.”Glen cook, why are the OES not recognized by the UGLE and why do yall give thanks ?
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I figured you were joking but at the same time I could understand why one would only want to be a apart of just masonry“The Board is also aware that there exist other bodies not directly imitative of pure antient Masonry, but which by implication introduce Freemasonry, such as the Order of the Eastern Star. Membership of such bodies, attendance at their meetings, or participation in their ceremonies is incompatible with membership of this Grand Lodge.”
The Thanks comment was an apparently poor joke.
Yes, to a certain extent. But also because of pride. However I think the important difference is whether it is something that shows an affiliation or a distinction of honor. One shows "see what I'm a member of" and the other is more "see what I've accomplished." It's some of the same parts of the ego that drives it, but I think there are vital differences.
I do however think you're sidestepping some of my original questions
Agreed.I wear nice suits to Masonic functions. Putting a bunch of pins all over the lapel of a suit is tacky. I don't wear running shoes or caps when I wear a suit either.
I would ask you, what is the purpose of wearing all of these pins in a Blue Lodge Meeting?