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From: Ron Boutwell
Date: Mon, 20 Jun 1994 01:34

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Earlier CARDS@TOP.CIS.SYR.EDU  said this to ALL  about (none):


C>OK -- here goes...


C>What is the best 'approved' reading for a non-Mason, on the
C>subject of the history of, current status and activities of,
C>and procedures for joining the order?

Well to join, you need not read anything.  The proceedures
are simple.  You pick a lodge that you want to join, request a
petition for membership from the Secretary, fill it out and turn it
in.  History?  That is a matter of individual opinion.  Masons
all have their favorites.  I personally like John J. Robinson's
"Born in Blood".  For current Masonic comments I like John
J. Robinson's "A pilgrims Path".


C>  Would it be possible to clarify who
C>the intended readers are, and what topics of discussion should /
C>should not (ie. those which should only be discussed in Lodge or
C>among brothers only) be here? Thanks.

Yes, FMnet is for everybody.  It is not just for Masons.

Ron Boutwell
Indianapolis, Indiana


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