If this isn't something that could easily go both ways......
Unanimous is what you would think should be the only outcome for a Brother already inside our Jurisdiction. Already vetted and obligated to the Craft. But he might not be a good fit to the Lodge and it's uniqueness. And it might take that one Brother to see that. This has …
If this isn't something that could easily go both ways......
Unanimous is what you would think should be the only outcome for a Brother already inside our Jurisdiction. Already vetted and obligated to the Craft. But he might not be a good fit to the Lodge and it's uniqueness. And it might take that one Brother to see that. This has nothing to do with a personal disagreement between anyone. I wouldn't fit in right now with a Lodge that dives down deep into Esoteric meaning. Maybe later when I'm better read.
But I can see where a disagreement between Brothers could lead to a single negative vote. Shouldn't be an issue. Some other Brother in that Lodge should remind a Brother of faults and aid in his reformation. For it often takes two or more for a disagreement that spans any lengthy amount of time. So maybe this could get them to talk it out.
I am unsure how many plural petitions actually get rejected, so don't know if this is an extremely isolated occurrence.
I'd certainly hope that in the vast majority of cases, Masons in good standing are able to easily slide into plural memberships. But in those cases where it doesn't happen, conflict between two men in a Lodge can do a heck of a lot of damage.
If this isn't something that could easily go both ways......
Unanimous is what you would think should be the only outcome for a Brother already inside our Jurisdiction. Already vetted and obligated to the Craft. But he might not be a good fit to the Lodge and it's uniqueness. And it might take that one Brother to see that. This has nothing to do with a personal disagreement between anyone. I wouldn't fit in right now with a Lodge that dives down deep into Esoteric meaning. Maybe later when I'm better read.
But I can see where a disagreement between Brothers could lead to a single negative vote. Shouldn't be an issue. Some other Brother in that Lodge should remind a Brother of faults and aid in his reformation. For it often takes two or more for a disagreement that spans any lengthy amount of time. So maybe this could get them to talk it out.
I am unsure how many plural petitions actually get rejected, so don't know if this is an extremely isolated occurrence.
I'd certainly hope that in the vast majority of cases, Masons in good standing are able to easily slide into plural memberships. But in those cases where it doesn't happen, conflict between two men in a Lodge can do a heck of a lot of damage.