Freemasonry

[symyjym]

I am happy to tell anyone who is interested that I am a Mason, just as I was happy to tell anyone that I was a Scout leader for several years whilst my son was a member of the scouts. The core aim of both organisations is to promote respect and a moral basis for life in general. Masons also raise huge amounts of money for non-masonic charities. Yes we do enjoy dining together and sinking a glass or two, or perhaps three.

Inevitably, if I need some electrics sorted at home, I will ask someone appropriate that I know from either organisation. No doubt that is true of football supporters and members of the darts club.

You are fully entitled to get your electrics sorted by anyone you please as that is your own personal choice.

However if you are involved in government business on a local or national level it wouldn't be that unbelievable that it could be used to manipulate an advantage over others who are not in the club.

There would be no need to declare ones status unless they were in a position of public authority, but if they are it would be good to know their status.

 

[ringmerseagulltoo]

You are fully entitled to get your electrics sorted by anyone you please as that is your own personal choice.

However if you are involved in government business on a local or national level it wouldn't be that unbelievable that it could be used to manipulate an advantage over others who are not in the club.
There would be no need to declare ones status unless they were in a position of public authority, but if they are it would be good to know their status.

OK, but why just Masons which is NOT A SECRET SOCIETY, why not the golf club or sailing club or Rotary Club. Everyone or no-one I suggest

 

[Lord Bracknell]

When I worked for East Sussex County Council, I remember my immediate boss in the County Engineer's Department telling me that he was the first person ever to be appointed to the Departmental Management Team who hadn't been an active Freemason.

Thankfully things have changed.

 

[catfish]

They're not a secret society - just a society with secrets. So I was once told by a mason.

 

[vegster]

Well, maybe I'm wrong about the Freemasons, I'd be happy to join, how do I apply ?

 

[Shropshire Seagull]

Well, maybe I'm wrong about the Freemasons, I'd be happy to join, how do I apply ?

I feel life has passed me by now I'm the wrong side of 50 and I've never been asked to do jury service or join the freemasons despite my squeaky clean record.

How does one go about joining?

 

[luppers]

And also:

Former Home Secretary Jack Straw tried to address the issue of Freemasons working in the criminal justice system. In 1999, new judges were required to publicly disclose whether they were Masons.

But after a ruling from the European Court of Human Rights, the requirement was dropped in 2009. Police officers have a voluntary requirement to disclose - but only to their superiors.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-17272611

Police have senior officers not superiors!

 

[franks brother]

How many Masons does it take to change a light bulb?







































Change?!?!?

 

[Notters]

I am happy to tell anyone who is interested that I am a Mason, just as I was happy to tell anyone that I was a Scout leader for several years whilst my son was a member of the scouts. The core aim of both organisations is to promote respect and a moral basis for life in general. Masons also raise huge amounts of money for non-masonic charities. Yes we do enjoy dining together and sinking a glass or two, or perhaps three.

Inevitably, if I need some electrics sorted at home, I will ask someone appropriate that I know from either organisation. No doubt that is true of football supporters and members of the darts club.

I'm a bit suspicious of a need to obtain morality from others. The same argument is often used for Christianity.

 

[Tom Bombadil]

Ive voted yes, but only because i think people should be open about all groups they belong to. I used to be more anti masonic, but reading up on other subjects (eg the spanish civil war) I have come to realise how much anti-freemasonry is often tied into antisemitism. That and i just don't think they are as pervasive as they used to be.

 

[symyjym]

Police have senior officers not superiors!

Tell the BBC that. It was a copy and paste job http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-17272611

 

[vegster]

I feel life has passed me by now I'm the wrong side of 50 and I've never been asked to do jury service or join the freemasons despite my squeaky clean record.

How does one go about joining?

Well for such an "open " society I'm surprised I have not had an explanation of how to join posted on here or at least a PM or two if it's a little personal for any Masons on here. I'm all for charity and raising money for good causes, come and get me !

 

[Robot Chicken]

Well for such an "open " society I'm surprised I have not had an explanation of how to join posted on here or at least a PM or two if it's a little personal for any Masons on here. I'm all for charity and raising money for good causes, come and get me !

Try the Sussex Provincial website at http://www.sussexmasons.org.uk/about-freemasonry.html. Express your interest and they will find you a suitable lodge.

 

[Matrix10]

You are not supposed to be asked to become a Mason, you are supposed to show an interest first.

 

[vegster]

Try the Sussex Provincial website at http://www.sussexmasons.org.uk/about-freemasonry.html. Express your interest and they will find you a suitable lodge.

Excellent, thanks for that.

 

[Return of the Rev]

Should people in authority declare that they are Freemasons when they are working in the public sector, especially on a local level with regard to the council, its inner workings and the people they do business with?

Did we learn nothing from the horrors of ww2

 

[symyjym]

Excellent, thanks for that.

I don't think becoming a Mason's Apprentice really cuts though.

 

[soistes]

I am happy to tell anyone who is interested that I am a Mason, just as I was happy to tell anyone that I was a Scout leader for several years whilst my son was a member of the scouts. The core aim of both organisations is to promote respect and a moral basis for life in general. Masons also raise huge amounts of money for non-masonic charities. Yes we do enjoy dining together and sinking a glass or two, or perhaps three.

Inevitably, if I need some electrics sorted at home, I will ask someone appropriate that I know from either organisation. No doubt that is true of football supporters and members of the darts club.

Sounds good. If I want some masonry work done, will they do it for free??