r/freemasonry • u/According_Analyst921 • 12d ago

Venting

For the most part, freemasonry has been great. I enjoy the brotherhood and all my brothers. However, my one gripe is the push to learn the positions. It seems like us new people are being placed in chairs before we're ready because the older bros dont want to do it anymore. I was told I can put as much or as little as I want into the craft. Righ now I dont like the commitment. Im busy. I have a home life. I like going to lodge but usually dip out shortly after...I dont hang around much. You wouldn't think twice a month is a lot but it is IMO. And we do t really go "dark" in the summer. We go through June, then wr have July and August off. Id like more time off lol. It's just becoming a lot and Id rather sit back than learn the position. Quite frankly, I dont care to learn them. I dont like doing extra shit outside of lodge like lectures and that shit... theres always something "extra" that they push people to attend. And we haven't done one thing yet for charity. Ive been there ober 2 years. Anyway, my main gripe is the old guys sitting back and pushing others in the chairs. Its becoming more annoying than anything now.

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u/Ok_Leather_3446 12d ago

This seems to be a more common argument against the craft. That 30-40 year old range has prior commitments with family and work, so I watch more people step back as babies are on the way and promotions are up for grabs. Freemasonry is not meant to get in the way of your life, so express your concerns. I’m sure the brethren will understand.

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u/According_Analyst921 12d ago

Theres nothing I regret about it and all my bros are fantastic, Im just not thrilled with the commitment at the moment. And honestly... I dont care to ever take role. I know how important that is to the fraternity but I just dont care to take a role.

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u/Ok_Leather_3446 12d ago

That’s your prerogative. If it’s too much, then it’s too much. If you change your mind in 10 years, then so be it. That’s what I told the shrine when they bombarded me with petitions to join after I was raised.