Comments on: So what? The Dynamic of Masonic Membership.

By: Greg

Greg — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 15:56:58 +0000

Br. Robert, thank you, that means a lot to me from you. Since originally writing it in 07 I’ve had the chance to reexamine some of the ideas in it and while I stick to the projections, I agree that a leaner fraternity will be a tighter and better running fraternity, and like you suggested that point is still about a half a million men away. What seems in flux is the space between here and there, and the unfolding time that gets us there.

By: Robert G. Davis

Robert G. Davis — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 13:46:22 +0000

Great essay, Bro. Greg! However, I’m not as pessimistic as the statistics suggest we should be. It appears the Millenial Generation (and the I Generation succeding it and graduating from high school this year) have essentially the same value system and the same spiritual and self improvement goals. They are looking for meaningful venues that teach the truth which are non-dogmatic. They seem to be curious about the secret society tradition. Our task is to manage the needs of these two generationss together. If we will permit new lodges to be chartered by young men rather than insist they adapt to the culture of our 20th century mindset, I believe a renaissance is possible. I’m not the least bit concerned about a smaller fraternity, as long as it is given the sanction to freely function with a focus on the inner development of the individual. Transmitting the sovereigny of the fraternity back to the individual lodges, and changing the nature of Grand Lodges to become a venue for servant leadership are the keys to positive growth in American Freemasonry. After our fraternity falls another half million men, we should be able to ultimately realize a 3% annual rate of growth.

Your essay is a nice wake up call for all of us!

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By: Matt Last

Matt Last — Sat, 29 Jan 2011 18:22:59 +0000

Well done! There has to be some changes, They might be painful for some, but it has to be done. Great article.

Brother/Noble Matt Last
Harmony #9, Cranston, RI
Rhode Island Shriners aka Palestine

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