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| Originally Posted by D. W. Brown Please don't get me wrong, I feel for the brother who had trouble with his lesson and do not mean to sound like I am putting him down. Please enlighten me to the proper rules of acceptance of a lesson and the "traditional" criteria for being accepted as a freemason and passed to Master Mason.? |
I think we all feel for those who have more trouble than we did in proving up. But we must also remember that when we make changes of our own accord, those changes will be passed down to future Masons. If like changes are made from one class to the next, the true ritual is as lost as the word.
Another consideration is that many, if not most, Grand Lodges have taken advantage of technology and maintain the ritual in paper or electronic form for the sole purpose of ensuring it is not lost. So, the aspiring candidate who, for whatever reason, cannot give a good proficiency, might still become a better man and Mason. And if he understands the lesson, we can help him perfect his ashlar.
As to your vote, there is only one person to whom you must answer. If you voted with your heart, then you voted correctly. Anyone who challenged your vote should spend some time adjusting their compasses and think about the EA lesson.