Date: 8/5/2003 9:59:00 PM
From Authorid: 34487
I wish I knew and I'm curious to know now also!   |
Date: 8/5/2003 11:14:00 PM
From Authorid: 62100
I've heard a little about the Freemasons but I'm not educated enough to give you much insight..maybe someone else can be more helpful..sorry.  |
Date: 8/6/2003 5:13:00 AM
From Authorid: 60052
You can learn more about the Freemasons here: http://www.irish-freemasons.org/main_page.htm  |
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Date: 8/6/2003 5:15:00 AM
From Authorid: 60052
Don't be afraid to email them with any questions, they are very nice, and answered all of mine. |
Date: 8/6/2003 6:27:00 AM
From Authorid: 18155
Actually the Square and Compass you cite as being on tombstones, is not that unusual, if the deceased was a members, in good standing, in the Order at the time of his death.It just signifies he was a Mason, not really much more. The engraving of the symbol on the headstone, is still very much done down here in the South.In fact, a Mason, in good standing, cn have a funeral service conducted by the lodge where he attended. It is interesting to see, having participated in some myself and I have my will stipulating such a service for me when I "pass over into the East".As for your second question, it ,make perfect sense to raise it. Any decent library has information and the InterNet is loaded with sites, pro and anti Mason.Try Freemanonary or Order of Free Masons, and see what you come up with.  |
Date: 8/7/2003 10:38:00 AM
From Authorid: 15157
Ooo man this is so interesting!!  |
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Date: 8/7/2003 10:40:00 AM
From Authorid: 15157
My mom has a Mason Lodge nearby her house!...I find it facinating...although it is just a building..I like what they have in their back door!..It is totally cool!...it is two columnes with two globes onit...one of the Earth and a Black one with these stars onit...They have bbqs all the time in the back |
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Date: 8/7/2003 12:48:00 PM
From Authorid: 18155
Thanks Kiki,nice to see a comment that shows "us" as normal people, who enjoy bbq's or ice cream socials, my favorite, and not spending all of any one lodge's time planning to take over the world, as in "Pinky and the Brain", on NICK.LOL |
Date: 8/7/2003 7:59:00 PM
From Authorid: 15157
Yer welcome! I love Pinky and the Brain too! |
Date: 8/7/2003 7:59:00 PM
From Authorid: 15070
I have my Great-Grandfather paperwork from his joining the Freemasons, (Elmwood Park, Illinios) in 1910. (It is a glossy-type parchment, with a gold seal). I also have my Grandfather's Masonic ring, for my son. My Grandmother was an "Eastern Star". Good question, Perse, I think most people are past the days as seeing Freemasons as the "Illumineti", or aomething equally sinister  |
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Date: 8/8/2003 7:00:00 AM
From Authorid: 18155
As for the ring, it is usually considered a high honor for such to be passed down from genration to generation of Masons. In fact, unless a Mason has no relatives or spouse to pass the ring to, if is perfered that it not be buried with him.Mine will go to wifey on my demise, as her fathers ring went to her older brother on his death. |
Date: 8/9/2003 12:14:00 AM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 3321
I find any fraternal organization fascinating for some odd reason...  |
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Date: 8/9/2003 2:30:00 PM
From Authorid: 18155
Oh, not all raternal organizations are as interesting, cause so much debate, get people so angry, nor have such a long history as the Masons.Whether that is good or bad, well, I'lll leave history to be the judge of the Order. |
Date: 1/12/2005 6:23:00 PM
From Authorid: 7574
This is a really interesting post and replies..I definitely learned something.  |
