Are blood oaths a thing in Freemasonry?
I am considering joining but this is the main thing that keeps me hesitant. Also, will I be expected to wear a uniform (cloak)? Thanks
Posted Jul 22, 2020, 4:07 AM UTC
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Big "no" to the first question and a "sometimes" for the second.
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What is a blood oath, by your definition?
If you’re in Brazil, you might be expected to wear a robe/cloak-like garment. Most other places you wouldn’t. The general “uniform” is a suit and tie with a Masonic apron, though this may be more relaxed in parts of the US.
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By this, I mean in the literal sense of spilling any amount of blood in any oath, bond, or agreement. The answers everyone has given has clarified that one for me.
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Yeah, that’s a hard no, as others have said.
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literally to sign your oath with blood.
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That’s his definition?
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No, and no.
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No, and
no.jurisdictional
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No, no
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No blood oaths, nothing that will endanger you will happen. There isn't really a uniform, but we have regalia that is usually worn with a nice suit or tux.
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No, not really and maybe.
The maybe is if you decide, after having attained the degree of Master Mason, to join any Appendant Orders as some of them do like a bit of "dress-up".
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No. No blood oaths, no harm to you whatsoever.
Most lodges will have you put on garments that they provide. Nothing to fret about, there's a purpose behind them that will be explained, and every member in the lodge has done the same.
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Blood oaths are not made in Freemasonry; in fact, blood is not drawn for any Masonic purposes in any way, shape, or form (unless, of course, your lodge is hosting a public blood drive with the Red Cross or a similar organization; but that has nothing to do with our private ceremonies).
Depending on how formal the lodge is, you may be expected to wear anything from khaki slacks and a polo shirt to a tuxedo. Once you become a Mason, you will also wear a Masonic apron on top of those clothes to stated meetings and ceremonies. We do not wear cloaks.
If, after becoming a Mason, you decide to join a group that is appendant, concordant, or affiliate to Freemasonry, you may end up wearing a uniform to that group's meetings; it simply depends on that group. For example, the Masonic Knights Templar wear a uniform similar to Navy dress with Civil War-type hats called chapeaus (examples seen here).
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No, no and no. If there was, I certainly wouldn't be a Freemason. I can't stand the sight of blood!
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I've got to say a hooded cloak may be a better dress code which will get more guys to Lodge. We should think about adopting it.
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Bruuuuuuhhhh lol ive been studying the last 3 months on what freemasonry really is, i dont think you gotta worry about nothing like dat bruh, with that being said any Masons in PhX, lets build, i want to become a Mason, a Master Mason💯💯💯💯
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Without further comments... That is jurisdictional (I am already hearing the screams of disbelief of my anglosaxonic brethren 😂)
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Which regular jurisdiction requires its members to sign an oath with blood?
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Canada. You sign in Maple Syrup, but functionally its the same.
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In Canada you have the blood handy from your last hockey injury though.
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This is the correct answer.
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No. Nobody will hurt you. Anything we talk about relating to pain or anything hurting is merely metaphorical.
You will be expected to wear a sort of uniform during your degrees, not a cloak though. During other Lodge meetings, when you aren’t the candidate, the only regalia you’ll have to wear is the apron. As you advance and join appendant bodies they will likely have you wear something like a hat or whatnot.
Edit: I would like to clarify that there will definitely be oaths, but no bleeding. If anybody is bleeding they would probably stop the meeting and find a bandage. The obligations aren’t anything that will conflict with your duties elsewhere, to your family or religion or anything, and they come with disclaimers about how they only apply if something else isn’t in the way.
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I think we should bring back yellow shirts and blue breeches
That's my high school colors. I'm on board.
I had a shaving cut on my head when I was conferring an EA and the masters hat caused it to open and bleed, but nobody stopped the degree to get me a bandage.
You’re supposed to stop it if you’re the Master silly.
I agree, that one's on you.
That said, props to you for not interrupting the candidate's degree for such a minor thing.