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Cowans & Eavesdroppers

Dontrell Stroman

Premium Member
When I first became a Freemason, I had heard of guys trying to pass themselves off as being a mason. For the longest time I thought it was just rumors, especially in today's time, but I'm noticing more and more men are identifying themselves as masons. I've met some that give certain phrases, and try to imitate the grips. It's sad and unfortunate that a man would rather play freemasonry, than join and become a true brother. I encourage all brothers to remember their obligation and be very careful of your choice of words when in the presence of non masons. Ex : Found out a guy I work with was supposedly an entered apprientce for (6 years). I later learned that He was bragging about being a mason. Multiple guys at the branch said that he was going around shaking guys hands and saying this is the masons grip. When he found out I was one he tried doing the same thing to me. I asked him one question that any worthy brothers would know no matter the degree and he couldn't answer it. This is a prime example of why masons should not reveal anything just off of hear say.
 
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MRichard

Mark A. Ri'chard
Premium Member
There is a long history of bogus/clandestine grand lodges. It is especially an issue within the Black community starting with John G Jones who was a prominent Prince Hall freemason at one time. There was recently a live cast with some good info.
 

Levelhead

Premium Member
My wifes stepdad. Wanna be mason.

Saw he had a ring on. Asked if he was a mason ? He said " yea im going to fill the paperwork out next week" lolll

My mother in law cleans mobile homes out when people either die or move. She found that ring in a home and he wears it.

Last month i asked "hey do you want to sell me that ring?".

His answer disgusted me.

He said "nope never, my finger grew into it and i can never get it off"

Still disgusted about that answer.


Sent from Mossy Oak Swamp Bottom
 

Dontrell Stroman

Premium Member
I'm not getting into a debate over which Masonic affiliation has more bogus or clandestine members (Black community, White community etc) . The point of the tread was too make brothers aware that their are men who pose to be masons and to and share my experience with those gentlemen.
 

MRichard

Mark A. Ri'chard
Premium Member
I'm not getting into a debate over which Masonic affiliation has more bogus or clandestine members (Black community, White community etc) . The point of the tread was too make brothers aware that their are men who pose to be masons and to and share my experience with those gentlemen.

There is no debate.
 
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