Comments on: Three Types of Masons

By: Shane Stevens

Shane Stevens — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 01:30:44 +0000

Anthony,

You need only to ask a Mason and he will give you a petition. If after investigation the lodge views you as the type of man that meets their standards (I use that word for the lack of a better term), they will contact you and get you initiated.

To find a lodge in your area visit the lodge finder found on this site at; http://www.freemasoninformation.com/what-is-freemasonry/2b1ask1/find-a-local-lodge/

You can then contact the lodge.

Hope this helps. Please stay in touch and let us know how things are going. We will gladly assist in pointing you in the correct direction.

By: anthony disalvo

anthony disalvo — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 21:50:26 +0000

how can i join the brotherhood what is needed and if there is one in west palm beach thankyou

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By: Luke

Luke — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:49:12 +0000

Scott, I don’t think there’s anything in Bro. Tim’s article suggesting that “anonymous” Masons should be cast out from the fraternity.

You can easily shift between any of the three categories. If my career takes a big change I will go from being a Professional Mason to an amateur and if my career steps up further I will become an Anonymous Mason.

Tim may be a little harsh, but the unfortunate reality is that his stereotypes are far more correct than incorrect. I’ve been on too many NPD committees to be willing to give the benefit of the doubt to anyone – there are things that need to be done rather than waste time searching for those who don’t see the value in coming to Lodge. Communication is a two-way street – Scott your Lodge brothers know that you have an issue – the vast majority don’t bother to communicate that to the Lodge.

By: Bro. Jim

Bro. Jim — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 21:38:10 +0000

I believe that W/Bro. Tim was making a point that there are some Lodge Brothers out there who have joined the Mason’s, gone through the necessary steps then for some unknown reason dropped out. They are not sick, taken ill, caring for a loved one or disabled. These are the Brothers who chose not to attend, to wear the ring, pin, or other symbolic symbol with pride but do not contribute to the craft. I have not meet with any such Brothers who fit into the ‘Anonymous Mason’ category yet.

As a new Brother Mason, I hope to continue my support, involvement and helping in my current Lodge or future Lodges where ever they may be in my life’s journey.

By: Scott Rassbach

Scott Rassbach — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 20:11:10 +0000

I’m currently an Anonymous Mason. I think my contribution to the Lodge is perhaps not what it could be, but still significant. I do contribute my dues and to fundraising, even though I currently have not the time and/or location to attend my home Lodge.

I find your grouping to be a bit shortsighted, though. Even though I currently cannot participate, it does not preclude my doing so in the future, or from talking approvingly of Freemasonry to others around me.

Given this type of attitude “we have too many of them already,” perhaps I should take my dues, my limited current contributions, and my possible future ones, and go elsewhere. I am sure my brothers and I both wish I could attend more, contribute more. Luckily, they understand. Do you?