It’s true that sometimes a good anecdote can help lighten the mood of a particularly stuffy room, but don’t try it in a Lodge meeting as the proceedings are quite serious matters!
The meetings aren’t without humour, but no one expects a belly laugh during the meeting. Perhaps at the bar or at dinner afterwards?
We Freemasons may not be plotting how to take over the world, but our Lodges are very serious places. That doesn’t mean we can’t have a laugh in the bar or over dining, but the opportunity for humour within the Lodge is very sparse. Its like watching a play. If someone does something funny, then…
The criteria for becoming a Freemason is pretty simple to understand, but there are some other things to consider: For a start, you need to demonstrate a “favourable opinion” towards the organization when applying. Basically, no haters allowed. On top of that, you have to demonstrate a genuine desire of Masonic knowledge and a wish…
If you’re into conspiracy theories, you’ve probably heard the ones about Freemasons cooking up schemes to run the world. Is it true? Well. . . “No.” Although a number of notable politicians around the world, have been and are currently Freemasons, members are actively discouraged from discussing politics, mainly as it’s one thing that individuals…
For some people, status is everything. But in the Lodge room, your social standing doesn’t matter. If you’re a blue-collar worker or on minimum wage, you’ll be held in the same esteem as a Managing Director, Chief Executive or High Court Judge – provided your rank in the lodge is identical. We’re little in your…
Most Masons would love the opportunity to wear their aprons, collars and gloves in public but according to our Book of Constitutions, it’s strictly forbidden without a special ‘written’ dispensation having first been granted. You’ll see Masonic lapel pins and rings worn in public and as this is not ‘regalia’ is deemed acceptable. It IS…
If you’re working within a large group of people for a while, there’s a good chance that there will be differences of opinion, and thus an argument could ensue. Disagreement exists and conflict happens, right? In this instance you’re both invited to leave the Lodge room and return once you have amicably settled your differences….
