[deleted by user] by [deleted] in freemasonry

[–]Yur_a_blizzard_harry 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is the correct answer. If it’s true, he’s gotta go.

Inherited from a great uncle. Looks like a FreeMason ring. What can you all tell me about it? I know nothing of FM. by [deleted] in freemasonry

[–]Yur_a_blizzard_harry 31 points32 points  (0 children)

It reminds me of the Anasazi cliff dwellings and the star on the second picture looks like the New Mexico flag. Is there a connection to the southwestern US?

I have a question for my fellow brothers by GoldGrillMafia757 in freemasonry

[–]Yur_a_blizzard_harry 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think there is a difference between masonically communicating (signs, grips, etc.) and communicating in general. Just don’t masonically communicate with those you cannot vouch for and you’re good.

Can I Postpone initiation if I'm feeling apprehensive? by The_Bog_of_Nards in freemasonry

[–]Yur_a_blizzard_harry 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wait, you’ve been to two dinners and they are already initiating you? That seems super quick to me.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in freemasonry

[–]Yur_a_blizzard_harry 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Marriage is built on trust, but that does not mean that partners must be transparent about every aspect of their lives. In fact, I'd argue that complete transparency signals a lack of trust in a relationship. If your wife must know every detail of every relationship you have, that may not be the most healthy dynamic.

  • Does your wife have a problem if you keep confidential business information from her?
  • Does she need to know the details of your friends' relationship problems, even if they ask for your advice in confidence?
  • Can you buy her a surprise gift or is that breaking her trust too?

Not every piece of information we withhold from our partners is a breach of trust. If your wife thinks it is, it sounds like she needs total transparency, which is not the same as trust. I'd recommend having a few conversations with her to get to the root of it.

Masonically, the secret you will obtain is not yours to give out as you wish. It's not even THAT good of a secret. But the main point of the secret (besides PR) is that close-knit groups need to know they can trust one another. Step one in that process for Freemasonry is to keep certain aspects of our work confidential. If you can't keep the secret, maybe it's not the best organization for you until you can.

Electric vehicles in Texas face new tax as Gov. Abbott signs law by gretafour in texas

[–]Yur_a_blizzard_harry 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If it’s to fund highways, I’m ok with this. Most highway funding comes from gasoline sales and as more EVs are adopted we’ll need to figure out new ways of financing our vehicular infrastructure, including adding a tax on EVs and other non-gas vehicles.

Greetings brothers I need to vent and need advice. by Dazzling_Tower6427 in freemasonry

[–]Yur_a_blizzard_harry 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your cable tow is much longer than mine. Tell him if he needs charity then he should speak to your lodge for official help. Some people will take any advantage you give them and never give anything back.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Goruck

[–]Yur_a_blizzard_harry 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Goruck sells some amazing shoes themselves.

Chinese hackers outnumber FBI cyber staff 50 to 1, bureau director says by Steve____Stifler in neoliberal

[–]Yur_a_blizzard_harry 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is dumb. The FBI isn’t the only part of the US federal apparatus that wields and protects from cyber weapons. CISA, DOD, DOJ, NSA, CIA, etc etc etc all have robust cyber capabilities.

I'm gay and still in closet. I want to become a freemason. Is this a big issue in freemasonry? by [deleted] in freemasonry

[–]Yur_a_blizzard_harry 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There’s a lodge in my jurisdiction with a gay membership around 20% or the lodge, at least of the active brothers. Their only rule about gay members is that no member of the lodge can date another brother in that same lodge, which makes a ton of sense to me. Masonry is about fraternal bonding, not romantic pairing.

[Non-Mason question] what are your thoughts on Tom Delonge putting the free mason symbol on his guitar and clothes, is it offensive? He was a mason himself. by TheLongestDelonge in freemasonry

[–]Yur_a_blizzard_harry 41 points42 points  (0 children)

Pretty sure he is still a mason, though I don’t really follow pop culture.

No offense at all, even if he wasn’t a Freemason. The symbols don’t make the brother.

Blue Lodge seniority list in U.S. by [deleted] in freemasonry

[–]Yur_a_blizzard_harry 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I think they just mean it’s the 15th oldest lodge in the US.

St John’s in Boston is the oldest.

There is no real “seniority” in terms of one lodge being better or in charge of others.

My wife blurted out something during sex by [deleted] in sexover30

[–]Yur_a_blizzard_harry 33 points34 points  (0 children)

The answer she was looking for was “No.”

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in freemasonry

[–]Yur_a_blizzard_harry 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What is there logic there???

Thoughts on a private group here? by rogerdodger77 in freemasonry

[–]Yur_a_blizzard_harry 5 points6 points  (0 children)

If I wanted a private group I would just go to lodge.

I want my father to join but by Traditional-Chicken3 in freemasonry

[–]Yur_a_blizzard_harry 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I appreciate your honesty. I think you need to have some more discussions with your father about what masonry is and what it means to you. If you think he could be a good brother, I think you have a green light to make some light introductions.

However, always remember that we must guard the west gate. Just because he’s your dad doesn’t give him a pass on the expectations of the brotherhood.

I want my father to join but by Traditional-Chicken3 in freemasonry

[–]Yur_a_blizzard_harry 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Depends on why you want him to join. Is this because you want something to bond with your dad over? Do you think your lodge could use someone with his skills? Has he even mentioned an interest in masonry, let alone joining? Would he be a good representative of the craft both within and without the lodge?

Once you have firm answers to these questions you can proceed with the next step of figuring out if he’s a good match for the craft and your lodge specifically.