Masonic Family

[Laurent]

Is anyone here a Freemason, a DeMolay, a Jobie, a Rainbow, or an Eastern Star? I'm a petitioner in the Order of DeMolay.

[Laurent]

If anyone has an idea about the aforementioned organizations, or has questions regarding the aforementioned organizations, you might post it here as well. If you have a question and I have some idea on the answer, I might reply. If I don't have an idea, maybe someone out there has an idea. Who knows, right? o.O

 

To introduce the aforementioned organizations:

 

Freemasons (Is there a need to introduce them? They're so popular! Well, here we go.)

 

Freemasons are a unique institution that has been a major part of community life in America for over two hundred and fifty (250) years.  It is America’s largest and oldest fraternity, and one that continues to be an important part of many men’s personal lives and growth.

The fraternity of masons are an organization of men bound together with a philosophy of moral standards, mutual understanding and brotherhood in which all men are on a level and equal. (From gl-mi.org)

 

DeMolay International

 

DeMolay is an organization dedicated to preparing young men to lead successful, happy, and productive lives. Basing its approach on timeless principles and practical, hands-on experience, DeMolay opens doors for young men aged 12 to 21 by developing the civic awareness, personal responsibility and leadership skills so vitally needed in society today. DeMolay combines this serious mission with a fun approach that builds important bonds of friendship among members in more than 1,000 chapters worldwide. (From demolay.org)

 

Additional info: The Order's namesake is Jacques de Molay, last Grand Master of the Knights Templar. For DeMolays, de Molay is a role model for friendship and trustworthiness. The Order was founded by Frank Land, a Freemason. Chapters of the Order are sponsored by various Masonic bodies (e.g. the Blue Lodge, Knights Templar commanderies, etc.).

 

Job's Daughters International

 

Job's Daughters International™ is a premier organization for young women that provides a wholesome environment based on the foundation of high morals, love of country, love of family and friends and respect for others throughout the world. It is a living organization dedicated to meeting the needs of young women today and their challenges of tomorrow. It is a qualityorganization that fosters a sense of pride in achievement for each and all members as they prepare to become the adult leaders of the future. (From jobsdaughtersinternational.org)

 

Additional info: Here in the Philippines, as far as I know, only daughters (and granddaughters, I think) of Master Masons may join JDI. I don't how it goes in other countries. They were named "Job's Daughters" because their founder, Ethel Wead Mick, was fund of the Biblical Book of Job.

 

International Order of the Rainbow for Girls

 

Rainbow is a nonprofit organization that strives to give girls the tools, training, and encouragement to let their individual spirits shine bright. By providing members with a safe, fun, caring environment where responsible, older girls can interact and mentor younger girls through family involvement.

 

Rainbow Girls are busy! By participating in fun events and activities, keeping up with new friends, and traveling to different cities and states, members experience the excitement of what a productive life has to offer.

 

Rainbow Girls love a challenge! From volunteering for different charities, to working to improve their public speaking, to mastering the lessons of Rainbow, members tackle lots of challenging hurdles but ultimately walk away with a sense of pride and accomplishment.

 

Rainbow Girls are ready for life! Whether they dream of becoming a successful veterinarian, a talented musician, or a loving mother, Rainbow Girls learn that they can accomplish anything and that they can make a difference. (From gorainbow.org)

 

Additional info: Anyone, a daughter of a Master Mason or not, may join the Rainbows as long as she meet their requirements.

 

Order of the Eastern Star

 

The Order of the Eastern Star is the largest fraternal organization in the world to which both women and men may belong.  Worldwide, there are over 500,000 members under the General Grand Chapter.

 

Eastern Star is a social order comprised of persons with spiritual values, but it is not a religion.  Its appeal rests in the true beauty of the refreshing and character-building lessons that are so sincerely portrayed in its ritualistic work.  A deep fraternal bond exists between its members.  It is the wholesome relationship of sisterly and brotherly love brought about through high principles exemplified in our lives which makes us near and dear to each other.

 

While this is an Order composed of people of deep spiritual convictions, it is open to all faiths, except no faith.  The personal welfare of our members is vital to all of those in the Eastern Star, and it is considered a privilege to help another member whenever we can.

 

The stated purposes of the organization are:  Charitable, Educational, Fraternal and Scientific; but there is much more to it than that.  Dr. Rob Morris, the Poet Laureate of Masonry, founded the Order using the beautiful and inspiring Biblical examples of heroic conduct and moral values.  These portray the noble principles which should adorn the personal lives of Eastern Star members.  Eastern Star strives to take good people and through uplifting and elevating associations of love and service, and through precept and example build an Order which is truly dedicated to charity, truth and loving kindness.

 

Concrete evidence of the charitable nature of the organization as it affects others is the millions of dollars which have been raised within the membership to support national, jurisdictional, and local charities.  Many Grand Jurisdictions have homes for their senior members. (From easternstar.org)

[Nathair/|\]

I'm a member of the Ancient Order of Druids in America, which at one time was known as the Ancient Order of Masonic Druids and was a very minor sub-order of Freemasonry before we broke off.

 

Yours under the fraternal oaks,

Nathair /|\

[Tacenda]

Mormonism is marbled with Masonry like a chuck roast is marbled with fat. Sunday dinner just happens to be pot roaat.

So I think I'm a knock off of a Freemason.

[Tacenda]

Dbl. Post

Edited October 13, 2013 by Tacenda

[The Nehor]

I'm a member of the Ancient Order of Druids in America, which at one time was known as the Ancient Order of Masonic Druids and was a very minor sub-order of Freemasonry before we broke off.

 

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[Laurent]

I'm a member of the Ancient Order of Druids in America, which at one time was known as the Ancient Order of Masonic Druids and was a very minor sub-order of Freemasonry before we broke off.

 

Yours under the fraternal oaks,

Nathair /|\

 

Ancient Order of Druids in America? Interesting. Here are some questions that popped up in my mind:

 

1) You said that your order was at one time known as the Ancient Order of Masonic Druids (actually, aoda.org says it was Ancient Masonic Order of Druids), it was a very minor "sub-order" (we use "appendant body" here) of Freemasonry, and that your order broke off from Freemasonry. Does it mean that before, for someone to join your order, he must be a Freemason first?

 

2) How's the relationship between the Freemasons and the Druids nowadays? Can Druids be Freemasons, and vice versa?

 

3) How does someone join the Druids? What are the requirements for membership? (e.g. To be a Freemason in a lodge under the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, you must be at least eighteen years old.) What are hindrances to membership? (e.g. An atheist cannot be a Freemason, at least in "regular Freemasonry.")

 

Thanks.

[Nathair/|\]

Ancient Order of Druids in America? Interesting. Here are some questions that popped up in my mind:

 

1) You said that your order was at one time known as the Ancient Order of Masonic Druids (actually, aoda.org says it was Ancient Masonic Order of Druids), it was a very minor "sub-order" (we use "appendant body" here) of Freemasonry, and that your order broke off from Freemasonry. Does it mean that before, for someone to join your order, he must be a Freemason first?

 

2) How's the relationship between the Freemasons and the Druids nowadays? Can Druids be Freemasons, and vice versa?

 

3) How does someone join the Druids? What are the requirements for membership? (e.g. To be a Freemason in a lodge under the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, you must be at least eighteen years old.) What are hindrances to membership? (e.g. An atheist cannot be a Freemason, at least in "regular Freemasonry.")

 

Thanks.

1. Back when we were connected, you had to be a Freemason to join.  Now, there is no longer any such requirement.  Some of our top leaders have been and are women (which is only interesting because of the historical Masonic connections.)

2.  I can't speak for Freemasons, but the leaders of the AODA speak positively about Freemasonry and other fraternal orders.  Another of our Archdruids, Gordon Cooper, is a member of the OddFellows.

3.  There are hundreds of different Druid organizations, each with their own membership requirements.  There are also many Druids who are not affiliated with any organization.  Usually, you have to be at least 18 and pay a small fee to cover training materials and administrative costs.  A few orders require members to have Celtic ancestry.  Some are male only or female only, but restrictions like those are not common.  I have heard of atheist Druids, but most believe in some kind of deity.  Almost all Druids love nature in some form.  

Edited October 16, 2013 by Nathair/|\

[Stone holm]

Was in DeMolay as a kid, used to be Master Mason, York Rite, Scottish Rite and Shrine...but let my dues lapse a decade or so ago. What''s the question?