Lodge Leadership
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Chapter 1: the Apprentice
Eric
Apr 13, 2017 07:27AM
"Masonry is different to everyone. For some members it is a simply a title to have in life. For some, it is a monthly meeting with friends. For others, it is only performing in the Ritual, and teaching and training new members in the memory work. For others, it is only attending business meetings of the Lodge or being involved in the charitable works of the Lodge and the Fraternity. For still others, it is only becoming an officer of their Lodge and helping to direct its activities. However, for many Masons, it is all of these things. Regardless of which way we view Masonry, the Craft is best viewed as philosophy of life.
A man should not be initiated, passed, and raised to then stop seeking knowledge. Because of this, we all remain initiates in the true meaning."
How do you bring these two different thoughts together? First he acknowledges that men become Masons for different reasons. Then he says that men should not become Master Masons and stop pursuing knowledge. What about the men who have joined Masonry not in a pursuit of knowledge?
A man should not be initiated, passed, and raised to then stop seeking knowledge. Because of this, we all remain initiates in the true meaning."
How do you bring these two different thoughts together? First he acknowledges that men become Masons for different reasons. Then he says that men should not become Master Masons and stop pursuing knowledge. What about the men who have joined Masonry not in a pursuit of knowledge?
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