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Title: is anyone a freemason?
Post by: Dmoney on June 14, 2009, 04:48:55 PM
im in working checking out the masonic websites.
looks way cooler than scientology.
im thinking of applying
Title: Re: is anyone a freemason?
Post by: hamfist on June 14, 2009, 04:53:39 PM
im in working checking out the masonic websites.
looks way cooler than scientology.
im thinking of applying

er, why ?
Title: Re: is anyone a freemason?
Post by: Dmoney on June 14, 2009, 04:58:53 PM
just for the crack like.
no reason.

I got made the head of a fictional church online once!
got a certificate printed out but i lost it.
Title: Re: is anyone a freemason?
Post by: FernandoDuarte on June 14, 2009, 05:17:35 PM
applying? here they invite you (so you only choose to accept or no, you don't ask to go in)


and I'm not...
Title: Re: is anyone a freemason?
Post by: Dmoney on June 14, 2009, 05:19:30 PM
thats what i thought.
but apparently you can email them if you dont know anyone.
you tell them where you live and your name and where you work.
and then they get back to you.

I can imagine being followed from my home to work and stuff as they check up on me.

maybe i shouldnt have made this post!
Title: Re: is anyone a freemason?
Post by: Johnny Mac on June 14, 2009, 05:41:38 PM
Oh dear... :lol:
Title: Re: is anyone a freemason?
Post by: 38thBeatle on June 14, 2009, 05:58:35 PM
I have played a fair amount of Masonic gigs in my time (including one where I thought I would die laughing but that's another matter) and they always seemed like a decent bunch and yet you hear all these weird things about them. Apparently quite a few members of my family were Masons many years ago-no-one in recent years though. They do look after their own.
Title: Re: is anyone a freemason?
Post by: Dmoney on June 14, 2009, 06:02:50 PM
one of my ex's grand parents was one.
thats all i know of them. and the weird stories.
Title: Re: is anyone a freemason?
Post by: horsehead on June 14, 2009, 07:23:40 PM
LONG LIVE THE TEMPLARS!
Title: Re: is anyone a freemason?
Post by: Philly Q on June 14, 2009, 07:46:18 PM
They do look after their own.

Hmm, that's what they always say about the Krays....
Title: Re: is anyone a freemason?
Post by: HairyChris on June 14, 2009, 09:54:18 PM
one of my ex's grand parents was one.
thats all i know of them. and the weird stories.

One of my grandfathers was.

Yeah... From what I've heard there was a bunch of weird shite, including political infighting in the lodge that he was a member of...
Title: Re: is anyone a freemason?
Post by: hamfist on June 15, 2009, 06:53:58 AM
Lots of rumours about genuine satanism at the highest levels too. I'd recommend anyone to stay away.
Title: Re: is anyone a freemason?
Post by: ToneMonkey on June 15, 2009, 08:51:35 AM
Been asked, but fook that.  Worse than voting Tory  :lol:

I used to work in a Masonic Hall (behind the bar) and they're generally alright.  Just a load of blokes getting pissed really.

Got to believe in a higher being though, which I don't, so they wouldn't/shouldn't let me in even if I wanted to.
Title: Re: is anyone a freemason?
Post by: dheim on June 15, 2009, 10:56:05 AM
once i founded a "lodge". we had our badges and secret military-like ranks. very exciting. but i was 7 years old, actually.
Title: Re: is anyone a freemason?
Post by: Ratrod on June 15, 2009, 11:34:04 AM
Learn and think for yourself. Make your own decisions. Don't let some religion do that for you.
Title: Re: is anyone a freemason?
Post by: Denim n Leather on June 15, 2009, 01:03:56 PM
The amount of misinformation in this thread is staggering. Stick to guitars!
Title: Re: is anyone a freemason?
Post by: gwEm on June 15, 2009, 01:34:49 PM
The amount of misinformation in this thread is staggering. Stick to guitars!

how would you know.... unless you were a mason yourself!? ah ha!
Title: Re: is anyone a freemason?
Post by: Philly Q on June 15, 2009, 01:42:14 PM
The amount of misinformation in this thread is staggering. Stick to guitars!

how would you know.... unless you were a mason yourself!? ah ha!

Ah-ha!  But then it could be a double bluff - saying there's misinformation when in fact someone is uncomfortably close to the truth!  :?

I'm going for the "genuine satanism at the highest levels" bit... might explain why Akerc0cke wear those musty old suits.  :o

Title: Re: is anyone a freemason?
Post by: Denim n Leather on June 15, 2009, 01:55:23 PM
The amount of misinformation in this thread is staggering. Stick to guitars!

how would you know.... unless you were a mason yourself!? ah ha!
Only my hairdresser knows for sure.
Title: Re: is anyone a freemason?
Post by: ToneMonkey on June 15, 2009, 01:59:16 PM
Learn and think for yourself. Make your own decisions. Don't let some religion do that for you.

It's not a relegion, but a prerequist is that you believe in a higher being (of any relegion).  Well traditionally that was the case, don't know if it still strickly is.

I was reading some books about the masons when one of mates was joining.  All dates back to someone getting a kicking at the building of the Temple of Soloman I think.  That's where the compass and hammer stuff comes in.

If anyone is in Bath, then have a good look at the Cresent next time you're there and see if you can spot the symbols.
Title: Re: is anyone a freemason?
Post by: bucketshred on June 15, 2009, 06:18:33 PM
Stuff like this intrigues me a lot. Anyone got any good websites/reading material that they can point me to. I don't believe in anything like this (or religion-wise) but I do like to read a good yarn.

Title: Re: is anyone a freemason?
Post by: Denim n Leather on June 15, 2009, 06:35:44 PM
Stuff like this intrigues me a lot. Anyone got any good websites/reading material that they can point me to. I don't believe in anything like this (or religion-wise) but I do like to read a good yarn.


What you're interested in sounds like esoterica, not necessarily Masonic teachings.
Title: Re: is anyone a freemason?
Post by: Will on June 15, 2009, 06:47:59 PM
I saw Esoterica at download. Some hot girls told me to
Title: Re: is anyone a freemason?
Post by: Denim n Leather on June 15, 2009, 06:53:02 PM
I saw Esoterica at download. Some hot girls told me to
And the winner of Wost Joke of the Day Award is ... PDT_008
Title: Re: is anyone a freemason?
Post by: Philosoful on June 15, 2009, 07:17:17 PM
No I'm not, but according to someone on here my guitar's inlay could get me in :lol:
(http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs037.snc1/4335_80954397122_506112122_1870142_8352869_n.jpg)
Nostradamusidgeeee.
Title: Re: is anyone a freemason?
Post by: 38thBeatle on June 15, 2009, 07:32:06 PM
I can only speak as I find, they were a good audience, paid without hassle and were very generous with drinks and food. I checked with my folks and the members in my family were all pre WW2 so no-one in living memory. Mrs 38th's Grandad was one though he died about 35 years ago. He was well known locally for his charitable work. I find it hard to believe that they were Satanists somehow but what do I know? I used to work with a fanatical conspiracy theorist and he had all kind of ideas about masons and used to go on about them a lot.
Title: Re: is anyone a freemason?
Post by: Dmoney on June 15, 2009, 11:04:43 PM
there is also the whole royal family & jack the ripper theory aint there.
Title: Re: is anyone a freemason?
Post by: hamfist on June 16, 2009, 07:06:31 AM
I don't believe in anything like this

No, it really is true, the Freemasons do actually exist !!   :wink:
Title: Re: is anyone a freemason?
Post by: Roobubba on June 16, 2009, 02:28:15 PM
Perhaps some amongst us might not be too afraid of 'satansim' at the highest order. In many ways, over-exuberant or ultra-evangelical Christianity, or ultra-hard-line Islam, or <insert more examples here ad nauseam> are just as bad. Perhaps I'm tainted with the regret of having lost potentially some of the best years of my life to wasting my time being a Christian Union rep and getting very involved in the church. I really, really wish I could have those years back.

So yeah, dodgy groups of people held together by shard spurious beliefs aren't top of my favourite list, funny handshakes or not.

Roo
Title: Re: is anyone a freemason?
Post by: Davey on June 16, 2009, 07:33:15 PM
Lots of rumours about genuine satanism at the highest levels too. I'd recommend anyone to stay away.
i recommend avoidance. not because of the claimed satanism ritulas, but because of far more dangerous stuff, which you do not get to see at the lower levels, which is the boring stuff. and there's a freakload of freemasons in all echelons of governments.

it is not a religion and it should not be taken lightly. the're involved in far more than you might think
Title: Re: is anyone a freemason?
Post by: Denim n Leather on June 16, 2009, 08:10:09 PM
People are confusing Satanism with Luciferianism (and freemasonry with Gnosticism).
Title: Re: is anyone a freemason?
Post by: Philly Q on June 16, 2009, 09:23:57 PM
People are confusing Satanism with Luciferianism (and freemasonry with Gnosticism).

Oh well, c'est la vie, I failed the Pepsi Challenge too.   And I can't believe it's not butter.
Title: Re: is anyone a freemason?
Post by: Henk on June 16, 2009, 09:37:15 PM
People are confusing Satanism with Luciferianism (and freemasonry with Gnosticism).

Oh well, c'est la vie, I failed the Pepsi Challenge too.   And I can't believe it's not butter.

 ^^

Im confused
Title: Re: is anyone a freemason?
Post by: CaptainDesslock on June 16, 2009, 10:14:56 PM
Lots of rumours about genuine satanism at the highest levels too. I'd recommend anyone to stay away.
i recommend avoidance. not because of the claimed satanism ritulas, but because of far more dangerous stuff, which you do not get to see at the lower levels, which is the boring stuff. and there's a freakload of freemasons in all echelons of governments.

it is not a religion and it should not be taken lightly. the're involved in far more than you might think

dude, you've been listening to too much Muse, stay away from the conspiracy theories man!
Title: Re: is anyone a freemason?
Post by: shobet on June 17, 2009, 12:34:43 AM
It's all a collusion of conspirators and err people I'm not allowed to talk about due to national security and so forth...

(http://www.wired.com/images_blogs/dangerroom/images/2008/03/25/tinfoil_db52b2f10e7fa983f0f9d799a20.jpg)
Title: Re: is anyone a freemason?
Post by: Afghan Dave on June 17, 2009, 12:57:28 AM
It's all a collusion of conspirators and err people I'm not allowed to talk about due to national security and so forth...

(http://www.wired.com/images_blogs/dangerroom/images/2008/03/25/tinfoil_db52b2f10e7fa983f0f9d799a20.jpg)

The Conspiracy Cat in the Foil Hat!

LOVE IT!!!!!!
Title: Re: is anyone a freemason?
Post by: dheim on June 17, 2009, 01:30:37 PM
It's all a collusion of conspirators and err people I'm not allowed to talk about due to national security and so forth...

(http://www.wired.com/images_blogs/dangerroom/images/2008/03/25/tinfoil_db52b2f10e7fa983f0f9d799a20.jpg)

The Conspiracy Cat in the Foil Hat!

LOVE IT!!!!!!

he looks very suspicious...  :euuuh:
Title: Re: is anyone a freemason?
Post by: Dmoney on June 17, 2009, 01:35:16 PM
michael moore making his new film?
Title: Re: is anyone a freemason?
Post by: Davey on June 17, 2009, 02:30:08 PM
Lots of rumours about genuine satanism at the highest levels too. I'd recommend anyone to stay away.
i recommend avoidance. not because of the claimed satanism ritulas, but because of far more dangerous stuff, which you do not get to see at the lower levels, which is the boring stuff. and there's a freakload of freemasons in all echelons of governments.

it is not a religion and it should not be taken lightly. the're involved in far more than you might think

dude, you've been listening to too much Muse, stay away from the conspiracy theories man!

I find your ignorance alarming.
Title: Re: is anyone a freemason?
Post by: Nadz1lla on June 17, 2009, 08:09:26 PM
Indeed, they have their fingers in many pies. It is said that the President of the United States is actually NOT the President, the Masons are. They call all the shots and the President is their puppet. But what do I know? I am but a lowly mortal.


Or am I.... :euuuh:
Title: Re: is anyone a freemason?
Post by: Dmoney on June 17, 2009, 08:50:09 PM
i heard all the ex presidents and various world leaders worship an owl statue out the middle of some wood in america.
Title: Re: is anyone a freemason?
Post by: the prince of shred on June 17, 2009, 09:42:07 PM
they think its athena you see, mugabi however now worships a small metal toy tank in some desert....
Title: Re: is anyone a freemason?
Post by: CaptainDesslock on June 17, 2009, 10:15:36 PM
Lots of rumours about genuine satanism at the highest levels too. I'd recommend anyone to stay away.
i recommend avoidance. not because of the claimed satanism ritulas, but because of far more dangerous stuff, which you do not get to see at the lower levels, which is the boring stuff. and there's a freakload of freemasons in all echelons of governments.

it is not a religion and it should not be taken lightly. the're involved in far more than you might think

dude, you've been listening to too much Muse, stay away from the conspiracy theories man!

I find your ignorance alarming.

 :roll:
Title: Re: is anyone a freemason?
Post by: Johnny Mac on June 17, 2009, 10:18:07 PM
i heard all the ex presidents and various world leaders worship an owl statue out the middle of some wood in america.


That sounds like the 'Cremation Of Care Ceremony'. I read a good book on CT called 'Them'. Its f*cking hilarious!!  :lol:

Google The Bilderburg Group.

At the end of the day, wgf! If lots of people want to let their imaginations run riot and keep themselves awake at night about a load of bollocks then thats their problem. There was a good documentary made by the author of 'Them' Jon Ronson which shows how paranoid some folks get about people in power ect. Ok some things do happen that we could be concerned about but this type of thing does seem to have limitless boundrys. I mean look at that prat David Ike.
Title: Re: is anyone a freemason?
Post by: shobet on June 17, 2009, 10:50:37 PM
he looks very suspicious...  :euuuh:

(http://images.icanhascheezburger.com/completestore/2009/1/29/128777714835949870.jpg)
Title: Re: is anyone a freemason?
Post by: lulusg on June 17, 2009, 11:19:58 PM
Hahaha!!!!
Title: Re: is anyone a freemason?
Post by: Elliot on June 17, 2009, 11:59:16 PM
Right - so Freemasonary is full of political infighting, undefined weird ideas and as this board shows generates endless cr@p talk -  Dude, your in a band already - why bother with an organisation that replicates what you already know  :D
Title: Re: is anyone a freemason?
Post by: Plexi Ken on June 18, 2009, 10:34:43 AM
i heard all the ex presidents and various world leaders worship an owl statue out the middle of some wood in america.


That'll be 'Bohemian Grove'
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bohemian_Grove
Title: Re: is anyone a freemason?
Post by: Dmoney on June 18, 2009, 10:38:54 AM
thats the one!
Title: Re: is anyone a freemason?
Post by: Roobubba on June 18, 2009, 11:50:30 AM
Right - so Freemasonary is full of political infighting, undefined weird ideas and as this board shows generates endless cr@p talk -  Dude, your in a band already - why bother with an organisation that replicates what you already know  :D

I had a good old chuckle at this, but I have to say that picture is not representative of any of the bands I've played in (n=3 only, admittedly).
Title: Re: is anyone a freemason?
Post by: dheim on June 18, 2009, 01:41:35 PM
he looks very suspicious...  :euuuh:

(http://images.icanhascheezburger.com/completestore/2009/1/29/128777714835949870.jpg)

(http://images.icanhascheezburger.com/completestore/2008/12/16/128739029699415735.jpg)
Title: Re: is anyone a freemason?
Post by: lulusg on June 18, 2009, 01:47:21 PM
Hahaha!!LOL !!!
Title: Re: is anyone a freemason?
Post by: ToneMonkey on June 18, 2009, 10:28:04 PM
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