I recall WB Jim Hutchins explaining the "Keep the secrets" thing to me. He shared that aside from the "Murder & treason" exceptions, that anything communicated to us in confidence must also be received in confidence. If a brother begins sharing things that I don't want to be involved in, I have the responsibility to stop him immediately from speaking on it further, because I would not be able to keep the secret in good conscience. An example would be a brother sharing his involvement with infidelity and him asking me to keep it a secret.
>>>If a brother begins sharing things that I don't want to be involved in, I have the responsibility to >>>stop him immediately from speaking on it further, because I would not be able to keep the secret >>>in good conscience.
Thank you for sharing this Brother, I really appreciate it!
I think that it is superb advice, and a very important facet of Masonic secrecy. Your reminder is important and well timed.
I recall WB Jim Hutchins explaining the "Keep the secrets" thing to me. He shared that aside from the "Murder & treason" exceptions, that anything communicated to us in confidence must also be received in confidence. If a brother begins sharing things that I don't want to be involved in, I have the responsibility to stop him immediately from speaking on it further, because I would not be able to keep the secret in good conscience. An example would be a brother sharing his involvement with infidelity and him asking me to keep it a secret.
>>>If a brother begins sharing things that I don't want to be involved in, I have the responsibility to >>>stop him immediately from speaking on it further, because I would not be able to keep the secret >>>in good conscience.
Thank you for sharing this Brother, I really appreciate it!
I think that it is superb advice, and a very important facet of Masonic secrecy. Your reminder is important and well timed.