This question is used in Freemasonry rituals.
2007-08-23 08:39:32 · 11 answers · asked by doberos_dabeis 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The only thing we can take with us after this life is the knowledge and wisdom we have gained in this world.
2007-08-23 08:43:28 · answer #1 · answered by dlbt21 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I've witnessed many rituals and have not come across that phrase/question... if you can provide more info we might be able to help.
Regarding some of the other posts:
* Although Freemasons take oaths not to disclose things, nothing is secret; everything within freemasonry is available publicly in books and websites
* I am also unaware of the other version of this in the response "did you bring something with you", if you could provide a link where you found it I would be greatful, I would like to read it
* Books by Hall are well respected within Freemasonry, those by Lomas/Knight, not so much, they take too many liberties in interpreting history/data to fit their theories to sell books
2007-08-23 16:31:52 · answer #2 · answered by cl_freemason 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"Did you bring something with you" and the answer can be found in a few places. It's not as secret as people think (considering that I'm a woman and found a lot on Freemasonry just by reading about it)
The Hiram Key by Knight and Lomas is a good start.
The Lost Keys of Freemasonry by Hall.
2007-08-23 15:57:29 · answer #3 · answered by River 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, since anyone who truly knows that answer is bound by an oath to not divulge any information to anyone who is not a mason, you won't get an accurate answer here.
anyone who might give any answer, is probably not giving you accurate information, since, again, those who have the straight deal are bound by oath to not divulge.
i wish you luck.... and light.....
edit: i never said that there was no information available, i said that accurate information is not available. anything which is posted in open forum is not going to be accurate. anything which is available from a non-masonic source is not going to be accurate. it's something which freemasons take seriously and keep close to the vest. (and honestly, i'm one of the mason's ladies who hang out in the ladies room, with the other rebels, making fun of the whole thing, on those family occasions, where it's not just 'boy's night out')
2007-08-23 15:48:13 · answer #4 · answered by tuxey 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
there once was a rich man who recieved christ as savior. near the end of his life, he praid and asked God if he could bring his wealth with him. The Lord told him that he could condense as much wealth as possible into gold bricks that could be stored in a single brief case and bring them with him. He did this and died shortly thereafter. Upon arriving at the gates of heaven, the gate keeper stopped him and told him he could not bring the brief case with. The man told the gate keeper that God had approved it. The gatekeeper then went and talked to God, and came back. "All I need to do is double check the contents of your briefcase and we will be all set" he said. Upon viewing the gold bricks he extorted "OH! Just paving material... come on in"
2007-08-23 15:48:51 · answer #5 · answered by Matthew P (SL) 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
And perhaps in Mormon rituals since it was based on Freemasonry. Mormons can you weigh in on this?
2007-08-23 15:44:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
When I'm fired? Hell yeah I take stuff with me, I clear out my office, and then some. The entire place looks like a hurricane hit...wait...are we talking about death here?
My bad
2007-08-23 15:44:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
They do take those little aprons with them. I've never seen a Freemason buried without one.
2007-08-23 15:43:53 · answer #8 · answered by Top Cat 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Playing trivia, are we?
2007-08-23 15:44:03 · answer #9 · answered by Brent Y 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'd settle for being able to have it forwarded...
2007-08-23 15:42:36 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋