The Lost Symbol - book review

Originally Posted by md4958

One thing I will say, it has sparked an interest in Freemasonry for me.

That's what we were afraid of, Moe.

[md4958]

Originally Posted by Darrell

That's what we were afraid of, Moe.

So you Masons dont like the attention? The way they are advertising AskafreemasonDOTcom on the radio around here I was under the impression that the brotherhood was hurting for new members?

Originally Posted by md4958

So you Masons dont like the attention? The way they are advertising AskafreemasonDOTcom on the radio around here I was under the impression that the brotherhood was hurting for new members?

We don't like people seeking out our organization to see if what they read in the book is real or not. That's the wrong reason to become interested in the fraternity.

As far as askafreemason.org is concerned that is ran by the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, perhaps MA Masonry could use some members -- but overall we are doing just fine with membership.

[md4958]

Originally Posted by Darrell

We don't like people seeking out our organization to see if what they read in the book is real or not. That's the wrong reason to become interested in the fraternity.
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I should have clarified in my earlier post. The book said some very flattering things about the brotherhood of Masonry and the positive aspects of the organization, (charity, etc.) That is what got me interested... not the fairy tale that it is made out to be.

Originally Posted by md4958

I should have clarified in my earlier post. The book said some very flattering things about the brotherhood of Masonry and the positive aspects of the organization, (charity, etc.) That is what got me interested... not the fairy tale that it is made out to be.

I'm glad we are talking via PM about it.

[MikeyC]

Originally Posted by md4958

So you Masons dont like the attention? The way they are advertising AskafreemasonDOTcom on the radio around here I was under the impression that the brotherhood was hurting for new members?

The lodge in my town has hosted several "open houses" over the last year. I recently learned that my grandfather was a free mason and so that's sparked an interest for me.

Anyway, the book was good but not great. I found most of the plot twists to be predictable as many have said. Overall, I think it's worth a read but not the best book I've ever read.

Originally Posted by MikeyC

The lodge in my town has hosted several "open houses" over the last year. I recently learned that my grandfather was a free mason and so that's sparked an interest for me.

Anyway, the book was good but not great. I found most of the plot twists to be predictable as many have said. Overall, I think it's worth a read but not the best book I've ever read.

Open houses have a few different purposes.

One it gives Men who might not otherwise come check us out because of not knowing any other Masons the opportunity to come and out and not be the "odd man" in the group.

It also allows the conspiracy theorists the chance to come see we're not sacrificing goats or doing any sort of cloak and dagger stuff.

Overall it gives people an idea what we are all about. We put our emblem on our buildings, we have emblems on our cars, we wear rings, etc. We are not hiding like some people would like to think and it's events like this that reinforce that fact.