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Phillip McCleod

(1,837 posts) Wed Jun 12, 2013, 11:19 PM Jun 2013

Ever visited a Masonic Temple? [View all]

They're pretty 'weird' to a non-Mason, right? All the Egyptian hieroglyphs in the choir, the checkerboard floor mats and banners that disappear after the ritual is over? Or the rituals of Fraternities and Sororities? You know the 'Greek System' is based on Yale's age-old secret society system model, right? You know.. like the Skull & Bones and Scroll & Key? I wonder if there's a Sorting Hat.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Collegiate_secret_societies_in_North_America#Yale_University

Imagine walking into that environment as a total outsider.

That's what Church, Temple, and Mosque do for me.

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Ever visited a Masonic Temple? [View all] Phillip McCleod Jun 2013 OP

Um... TlalocW Jun 2013 #1

lol arely staircase Jun 2013 #7

Probably more filling than that Masonic Temple durbin Jun 2013 #11

i've gone to those here.. Phillip McCleod Jun 2013 #24

No, but I have my great-grandfather's Masonic cufflinks. kestrel91316 Jun 2013 #2

That's cool. You can either enter them with curiosity and an open mind or cbayer Jun 2013 #3

I love going into places far outside my world of experiences goldent Jun 2013 #4

I have been to Masonic Temples edhopper Jun 2013 #5

i think it was the architecture of the Knights Templar.. Phillip McCleod Jun 2013 #25

The first time I stepped into a Lodge... jeepnstein Jun 2013 #6

I've spent quite a bit of time in them Marrah_G Jun 2013 #8

Likewise okasha Jun 2013 #9

'sanctuary' is an excellent word, imo.. Phillip McCleod Jun 2013 #12

Yes. I thought it was nice. nt ZombieHorde Jun 2013 #10

Bullshit boy's club. PassingFair Jun 2013 #13

thx for that.. Phillip McCleod Jun 2013 #14

I thought it was cool of Jack White to pay their back taxes, as it IS a kick-ass.... PassingFair Jun 2013 #15

i've been asked to join thrice now. Phillip McCleod Jun 2013 #16

The European "fraternities" allow atheists. PassingFair Jun 2013 #17

yeh 'Bill' said.. Phillip McCleod Jun 2013 #18

My father never joined, either. PassingFair Jun 2013 #19

exactly.. to 'do good' is the point of the masonic order.. Phillip McCleod Jun 2013 #22

the grand lodge of scotland is among the oldest, btw. Phillip McCleod Jun 2013 #20

Go along to get along..... PassingFair Jun 2013 #21

interesting.. i was reading somewherez on teh webz.. Phillip McCleod Jun 2013 #23

I saw the Rolling Stones perform here in 1978, for $10 a ticket. The "Some Girls" tour. kwassa Jun 2013 #26