| Re: The meaning of the EA degree
The meaning of the EA degree is, as we all know the ground work-the foundation, of Masonic principle and ethics. In my opinion to define and legitimize the precips of this degree is to take away their glory, bringing them down to the level of mediocrity.
What we are to be "getting" out of this degree is something that is beyond explination. What we receive by being passed to the degree of Entered Apprentice is meaning in Mystery. It is unexplainable. We as fellow Freemasons are to ponder on the degree of Entered Apprentice throughout the rest of our Life in order to find its' "meaning".
Much as the Blackbelt in Martial Arts is merely a Whitebelt who has stayed the course and stuck with the game plan, we as Free and Accepted Masons are all an Entered Apprentice at heart who has done the necessary work to become a Raised Brother.
Feel free to develop a talk on the degree, but know that the mysteries, the "Secrets" thereof are safely locked in the faithful breast and there are probably no great textbooks to help you describe them or that could do justice to them.
The Great Text is truly within you.
With love and fellowship,
Randall J. Skates
FC @ Military Lodge #93 |