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What do we want for freemasonry? Maybe a successful year for our lodges. Maybe do the same thing as last year. Sounds like a safe bet.
We still raise men that become non existent.
What makes them non existent? I'll tell you. They were attracted to the story or the history of this fraternity and when they arrived at lodge they met you. The one guy who emulated freemasonry, but is surrounded by other guys who are drones. You quickly became burnt out and took a step back from being "that" brother.
One brother cannot be the mentor to all new brothers. One brother cannot perform all the lectures.
We have men treating this fraternity like it has nothing more to offer than a meeting here and there and then squeezing the life out of the newest members. Is that good enough for you? Are our avenues in freemasonry serving our brothers properly? Are we eager to grow? Or are we keeping freemasonry for ourselves?
Do we need to learn more about freemasonry and for what reason? Are we done with letting conspiracy theorists, anti-masons and the profane define who we are? I think fighting back is a great thing. Sign up for any masonic reading courses you can get involved with. Participate in the Masonic Development Course your district offers. READ your ritual book and pick up a few parts and then tell your close brother to also learn it. Let's share the light by sharing the responsibility.
A lot of men who join this fraternity are already pretty awesome. Does freemasonry make them better or does it merely take the credit for an already better man?
Is freemasonry still making great men? Are you one of them?
We need to strengthen the future of this fraternity by enabling our brothers in a strong positive light. But I have to say I'm kind of turned off because I see our ego resting on the shoulders of past great masons. Every lodge I walk into has a picture of a great mason that was alive 200 years ago. Well, those masons aren't here anymore and one day we will be gone too.
What are we leaving for future masons to be inspired by?
We can't depend on an initiation process of 3 quick very confusing degrees to be the end all to a brother's education. This is the springboard into something that could bring about another George Washington, Prince Hall or Mozart.
FREEMASONRY is an avenue to become a noble man. It's offerings are in addition to anything that would encourage or strengthen you. It's not meant to replace your religion or faith. Freemasonry is not gonna make you a heart surgeon. It's not about becoming a politician or a teacher, but inside all of that there are standards and disciplines that can help you become whatever you want.
Upon handing in your petition and during your interview you were most likely asked "why do you want to become a freemason?" you stumbled through a quick few lines to impress the interviewer.
Well, now you have a new name, you've been given working tools, and you've been raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason. Let me ask you now, why have you become a freemason?
To all traveling men, welcome. This blog exists to document what's happening in today's Freemasonry (F&AM). Please contact me at joeevans9(@)gmail.com and on www.facebook.com/worthybrother and share your thoughts.
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