Masons all over the US are becoming distressed at the spreading practice of large "One-Day Classes". Is this a disrespectful cheapening of our degrees and heritage, or a necessary solution for desperate grand lodges in the face of declining membership. Are we producing committed and educated brothers, or a horde of ignorant "McMasons"? Is this our future, or a dead-end?

What are your opinions on this subject of one day Master Mason classes. Please keep your opinions polite!

http://web.mit.edu/dryfoo/www/Masonry/On...index.html

error--

I went traditional way, but it was because I had the time and I was able to complete all three degrees. Lots of men have gone through Blue lightening because of conflicting work schedules. Although Shawn cannot be there at our meetings he stays informed through me. He is very curious about the York Rite and the Scottish Rite and I hope someday our work schedules will allow us to attend

Yes I agree Dave. Which ever path we have taken, at the end of the day we are all Masons and Brothers!

its the brothers who go in masonry only to be called one and then totally forget about masonry...i dont quite understand that but i respect their wishes

I have seen many of those people, Shawn.

I took the only route available here in Spain which there has to be at least 3 months between the EA, FC, MM degrees.

Oct 2004 Initiated into Unity Lodge 98, Feb 2005 FC degree, Oct 2005 MM degree.

Dec 2005 joined Almeria Lodge 74.

Jan 2006 Advanced to

LOL Peter! It sounds like you have been a long way I could probally learn a lot from you in which I am with the great articles and posts you make ;D

I have only just started but a long way to go. I wish I had joined when I was your age. I am twice your age so when you reach my age you would have been in Masonry 22 years! Scary isnt it! ;D
Thats why I use these forum every day and learn something new every day. You are never to old or to young to stop learning, it just taking longer to sink in the older you get! ???

lol...i may be a boy, a kid, to most but im feeling that old age coming already :eek: