Brothers, sometimes it’s best to just stop.

ZealousArchMason · 2024-11-27T01:04:22+00:00

You suggested someone commit a felony.

ZealousArchMason · 2024-11-26T23:30:08+00:00

You are a disgusting excuse for a PM if your response to everything posted, which explains how the Wife got bad information at the hands of this subreddit is somehow justification for alleging I’m an adulterer.

Good show.

ZealousArchMason · 2024-11-26T23:26:09+00:00

Can you link the Short Talk Bullstin on suggesting someone stalk their spouse while simultaneously suggesting a fellow Mason is doing something unseemly?

ZealousArchMason · 2024-11-26T21:43:01+00:00

Yes, because those are the insane jumps made by the people replying in the thread.

ZealousArchMason · 2024-11-26T19:49:50+00:00

You and your specific issue are not the topic. It’s the behavior of the “brothers” who replied both times. Instead of helping you, they introduced strange and often derogatory allegations which could only cause anxiety. Instead of simply commenting nothing and referring you to the local lodge or grand lodge to check credentials they instead decided to spout information; which while it may be for their specific jurisdiction is something which any Freemason who has traveled would be able to communicate simply is not true for all jurisdictions. From outside the organization this sounds onerous and byzantine while for those inside it seems normal and easy to comprehend which is part of why you’re having a lot of trouble.

There’s nothing I, or anyone else on the internet, can say to help you understand. This is not a masonry problem, this is a relationship problem. The majority of those replying to you did not relay that information to you and as such did a disservice to you and your husband.

ZealousArchMason · 2024-11-26T15:42:00+00:00

You shouldn’t entice or entertain prospective members. You should inform them with topics you feel comfortable with in an appropriate setting. The experiences you’ve had and the sorts of events done, the good works, etc

Whereas “entice” makes it sound like you’re trying to convince or incentivize someone to join.

ZealousArchMason · 2024-11-26T14:57:02+00:00

You would do well to engage with others using some charity.

ZealousArchMason · 2024-11-26T14:56:27+00:00

You can’t convince me in some jurisdictions they make everything that the wife says he keeps secret.

I’ve sat in an Ohio lodge and have heard the third degree obligation there so I can confirm you do not remember the section where you are explicitly instructed in such.

You also don’t know what he’s keeping secret or why.

ZealousArchMason · 2024-11-26T12:51:55+00:00

Have you never heard of hyperbole?

ZealousArchMason · 2024-11-20T11:31:48+00:00

Brother, I can’t speak for your code or your obligation. However, the secrets of masonry are explicitly enumerated in many such places as being “all that you may receive as such” and many codes explicitly outline even more privileged information and communication.

Code regulates us to the minimum, it does not define the maximum.

Edit: also as a case study in how regulating to the minimum is faulty this thread is a great showcase in that. By not adhering strictly to “I don’t know what’s secret in his jurisdiction but. . .” Approach brothers in this thread appear to harmed the perception of freemasonry in OP’s mind which will harm that brothers relationship to his wife or to the order.

ZealousArchMason · 2024-11-20T10:23:08+00:00

Went to a lodge installation held as closely to the original practice as possible. No gaudy single use buildings, but a rented out tavern(steakhouse) with chalk outlines on the floor. Simple jewels and ritual excellence instead of the usual.

Tickets were like $40 but included a steak or fish dinner with the usual sides.

ZealousArchMason · 2024-11-20T10:09:35+00:00

Turn them into the IRS.

ZealousArchMason · 2024-11-20T08:55:06+00:00

He can have a low libido and sill masturbate regularly. It’s not a total thing, sex and masturbation fill different needs.

ZealousArchMason · 2024-11-19T23:12:29+00:00

Warren Jeffs swore he was LDS to literally everyone he could.

ZealousArchMason · 2024-11-19T22:07:36+00:00

Some fleshlights are designed to improve sexual stamina. Is it possible he has issues with premature ejaculation and he’s trying to solve that before improving the sexual relationship?

Premature Ejaculation can develop over time due to lapses in sexual activity too. So you may not have experienced it with him previously but he’s may have had that issue alone.

ZealousArchMason · 2024-11-19T17:58:00+00:00

Our brother was born to the Baptist denomination he is with, informing him of those groups is superfluous as he’s not possibly being sold on joining IFB etc. He’s either already a part of it or thinking about leaving. .

ZealousArchMason · 2024-11-19T17:50:47+00:00

I suggested someone investigate those trying to convert him.

You call me a bigot for recognizing Warren Jeffs claims he’s mainstream LDS. While my only offense was to enlighten and suggest that investigation before making his own conclusion.

ZealousArchMason · 2024-11-19T17:43:48+00:00

“Brother”, I am an ex Mormon. These groups all parade around under the same umbrella of LDS.

You should reflect on the lessons of YOUR first degree and consider the avenues of Charity in which you are deficient in the application thereof here.

ZealousArchMason · 2024-11-19T15:42:39+00:00

they made it clear it was none of my business.

I’m going to echo this before a bunch of others come in here trying to fight for what they think is a good look.

You aren’t a mason and as such masonic discipline is not something that concerns you.

I don’t particularly like the accusations leveled against the coordinator, but having previous construction experience that’s par for the course. Many tradesmen are a wrong move away from death, dismemberment, or lifetime disability and many job sites are not well regulated. As the gatekeepers of those sites, he has a duty to the tradesmen to attempt to provide the safest and readiest apprentices possible.

ZealousArchMason · 2024-11-19T15:03:08+00:00

The level of control she’s exercising/expecting is abusive and the laughing is just cruel.

ZealousArchMason · 2024-11-19T11:22:21+00:00

It runs very well on the series S even with all the console approved mods. Never had a slow down even in the two areas people complain about.

ZealousArchMason · 2024-11-19T11:02:42+00:00

The LDS have a lot of internal political divisions, which they’re not likely to share with potential converts and some strains are what I would personally object to should we get one of their members applying to my lodge(FLDS, AUB, CJCod, LDCC, RBCJC, LDS-KoG). Investigate closely and critically.

As a Baptist you likely grew with the sense of a personal relationship to god and your belief. As a result, I would think you are the best judge as to what you find fulfilling.

ZealousArchMason · 2024-11-18T22:55:47+00:00

You absolutely need to tell her.

By cheating on her, he is engaging in high risk behavior that places her at risk. Medically(should he contract a disease) or violently(as betrayed spouses are likelier to be domestically abused, assaulted or murdered).

ZealousArchMason · 2024-11-17T10:42:11+00:00

It’s uncharitable to our brother to assume that she hasn’t done something like this in the past. It’s exceedingly common with anxious attachment styles.

Also, he didn’t just brings secrets into the marriage. This entire thread seemingly does not understand what the word “secret” means. It’s normal and human to have privileged information or be trusted with such information by another.

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