Guarding the West Gate and the Masonic Membership Problem

Guarding the West Gate and the Masonic Membership Problem - Bro. Chris Wessell

Oct 9, 2023 · 31m 24s

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Every Mason is responsible for protecting Freemasonry's integrity from men who seek to enter the fraternity for shameful reasons. We refer to this duty as “Guarding the West Gate.” Bro....

Every Mason is responsible for protecting Freemasonry's integrity from men who seek to enter the fraternity for shameful reasons. We refer to this duty as “Guarding the West Gate.” Bro. Chris Wessell is our guest this week as we take an inside look at the vetting process for joining a Masonic Lodge and answer a listener’s question on how Masonry discourages bad actors from gaining access to membership.

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TIM

4 months ago

This podcast should be reviewed by all Lodges. A very good insight into what most Lodges are experiencing and it provides a solid approach to improving the seeker experience head on.