Can't you fraternize outside of an organization? So what's the point of joining an organization to "fraternize"?
2006-10-18 14:53:15 · 8 answers · asked by The Invisible Man 6 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Knights of Columbus, Freemasons, Rotarians, Knights of ...this, Knights of ...that, etc.
Aren't they just there to blackball people in their respective communities?
2006-10-18 15:10:28 · update #1
Whistle Britches---Yep, I'm SURE you know me pal!
2006-10-18 18:17:54 · update #2
The Freemasons date back to the 16th century in Scotland. They are an organization that uses the working tools of stonemasons to teach their members moral truths. They are NOT a religion, there is NO Masonic Bible, they do not carry on devil worship. In order to join, you must be a man of legal age with a good reputation and believe in a Supreme Being. You must ask to join, no one will ask you. Their stated goal is to make good men better. Masonic organizations in the United States give more than $1.5 million a day to charities. Masonic Lodges are dedicated to improving their communities and the men who are their members.
Two excellent books are:
Freemasons for Dummies
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Freemasonry
Here is an outstanding web site:
http://www.grandlodge-england.org/...
To answer your question more specifically, the word "fraternal" comes from the Latin frater 'brother'. These organizations are not the "fraternities" on college campuses. The college fraternities were originally organized as copies of the adult organizations and at their original root are the same community service and moral improvement goals of the adult organizations. They have achieved a darker and less enlightened reputation, however, because they are, basically, still children without adult supervision.
The adult organizations are for moral improvement and community service. If you are not interested in joining the company of other good men in serving your community and becoming a better man in that community, then there is no reason for you to join.
2006-10-18 17:09:25 · answer #1 · answered by Taivo 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Although I am a woman, I am a proud member of two fraternities; they are, however, academic fraternities (and have nothing to do with hazing).
The sort you are thinking of were originally formed largely to be able to split housing costs (which they still do), but also served a purpose as a kind of Rotary Club for young men in the business world; former members are always ready to help fraternity "brothers".
2006-10-18 22:03:42 · answer #2 · answered by silvercomet 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Lots of men do it freshman year...Well freshman are boys I guess :) but it is for a sense of brotherhood, people to party with, the idea of having a special bond with people. Bonding with others is an integral part of being human, maybe it seems like an easy way to do so for boys who choose to become Greek. So when a boy leaves his home town and moves to a place where he knows no one it is good to know that he has people to count on. Its like how people form prison families! Also, there is a sense of tradition, and opportunity for community service and organizations like that look amazing on resumes!
2006-10-18 22:04:14 · answer #3 · answered by princess banana hammock 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
they do it because they think it will increase there chances with girls that would otherwise not even look at them so there for they "fraternize" when they know they had no chance at "fraternizing" before
2006-10-18 22:03:47 · answer #4 · answered by lyricalprincess4 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It makes some people feel special. Perhaps they lack confidence.
2006-10-18 21:54:38 · answer #5 · answered by Isis 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is camaraderie, an essential part of man.
2006-10-18 21:54:23 · answer #6 · answered by Tet 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they like clubs
2006-10-18 22:02:42 · answer #7 · answered by acid tongue 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is obvious why you aren't a member.
2006-10-18 23:16:07 · answer #8 · answered by Weldon 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋