Post by whistler on Nov 1, 2004 20:02:12 GMT
Comasons are lodges of Freemasons for whom Gender is not an issue - Men and Women particpate all aspects without and gender issue -
For those who wonder how a lady can be initiated without being immodest. Think of the tradional Gown in many male initiations drape the jacket a bit differently - Think of a ladies ball gown - a lot can be tastefully achieved with out exposure of rude bits.
The question of Bro or Sister is flexible and depends on the lodge and flow of the words .
Now with that out of the way.
Most Co-freemason lodges work variations of the Scottish Rite.
Our attitude to Male only Lodges are very simple.
Any Genuine Male Lodge members who can be proven are welcome - Many do visit
We accept we are not permitted to visit a Male only Lodge,
and if we are not invited we certainly would not wish to visit.
We find it sad that Genuine Male Lodge visitors to our lodges do so without the Blessing of their Mother Lodge.
From my observation those who do visit our lodge do not want to leave their Mother Lodge but find visiting us a pleasant part of their Masonic life.
To see the pride in the eyes of a Male Mason, visiting our lodge when he sees his daughter being raised to MM is a treat.
To come home after a good ceremony and discuss it in depth with my wife over a coffee is a great way of winding down.
We both find learning work together a great help, in our Masonic life and the recycling officers that happens now days, we have both been in positions superior to each other at times - Never a problem because with Masonry we are both Masons.
First and formost we are Freemasons seeking the light ,
so apart from the matters I have mentioned, I have difficulty thinking of any Masonic subject that is unique to Co-Freemasonry.
Finally have a look at www.comasonic.com
For those who wonder how a lady can be initiated without being immodest. Think of the tradional Gown in many male initiations drape the jacket a bit differently - Think of a ladies ball gown - a lot can be tastefully achieved with out exposure of rude bits.
The question of Bro or Sister is flexible and depends on the lodge and flow of the words .
Now with that out of the way.
Most Co-freemason lodges work variations of the Scottish Rite.
Our attitude to Male only Lodges are very simple.
Any Genuine Male Lodge members who can be proven are welcome - Many do visit
We accept we are not permitted to visit a Male only Lodge,
and if we are not invited we certainly would not wish to visit.
We find it sad that Genuine Male Lodge visitors to our lodges do so without the Blessing of their Mother Lodge.
From my observation those who do visit our lodge do not want to leave their Mother Lodge but find visiting us a pleasant part of their Masonic life.
To see the pride in the eyes of a Male Mason, visiting our lodge when he sees his daughter being raised to MM is a treat.
To come home after a good ceremony and discuss it in depth with my wife over a coffee is a great way of winding down.
We both find learning work together a great help, in our Masonic life and the recycling officers that happens now days, we have both been in positions superior to each other at times - Never a problem because with Masonry we are both Masons.
First and formost we are Freemasons seeking the light ,
so apart from the matters I have mentioned, I have difficulty thinking of any Masonic subject that is unique to Co-Freemasonry.
Finally have a look at www.comasonic.com