You're a storefront preacher. That's fine if that's what you want because anyone can "preach." But I wouldn't attend a church with a storefront preacher at the pulpit.

:eek: Lol

I'm not trying to be funny but I stay away from anyone who acts like they were struck with Holy lightening and suddenly became ordained.

I say give me a pastor who has formal training in the Bible as Scripture AND the Bible as literature. I don't want someone who is too "religious" or spiritual to see logic and I don't want someone who is too logical to see "religion" and The Spirit. Give me someone with a spiritually ordained balance. Blacks have come a long way from when we were mostly uneducated and just accepted anyone's word on the Word.

You sound like you're speaking for me as well.

It's hot in here!
 

The climate in this area is rather hot. I hope the holiday season will cheer everyone up and the temperature would cool everything down.

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I need some help please....
 

I am at a decision making point, and would like to get some insight. I live in Georgia and WANTING to become a part of OES. I am confused about Afiliation and the types of Masonry. My father is PHA. I understand the open bloodline session, but in seeking information from members, I get different opions on PHA and types of Masonry. I would like to be PHA. However, in speaking to other members who speak of PHA's lack of ability to get certain accredidations (recognition), I am becoming more confused . In speaking with PHA members, I have been told that they are more recognized.... I am continuously seeking guidance, but members are continuously speaking against each other. What am I to do? Who do I need to speak with in order to get the proper information I need to take the next step? It is sad that everyone has the same mission, but are so divided... Can you help me with resources available to someone who is seeking to make a decision?

Thank you....

I need some help please....
 

I am at a decision making point, and would like to get some insight. I live in Georgia and WANTING to become a part of OES. I am confused about Afiliation and the types of Masonry. My father is PHA. I understand the open bloodline session, but in seeking information from members, I get different opions on PHA and types of Masonry. I would like to be PHA. However, in speaking to other members who speak of PHA's lack of ability to get certain accredidations (recognition), I am becoming more confused . In speaking with PHA members, I have been told that they are more recognized.... I am continuously seeking guidance, but members are continuously speaking against each other. What am I to do? Who do I need to speak with in order to get the proper information I need to take the next step? It is sad that everyone has the same mission, but are so divided... Can you help me with resources available to someone who is seeking to make a decision?

Thank you....

I am also a member of OES.

Ruth Chapter #2
Prince Hall

Mighty Mom:

There are a few things that you must remember. People are people, regardless of the organizations' that they are affiliated with. In all organizations, from Greek to church, there are members who put the other Greek organization or church down. There are also people that will love their organization, defend it by any means, and remain loyal. Remember, if I am not Prince Hall then I can not truly tell you about Prince Hall because I am not a member I could never give you an actual statement about experience in their shoes because I have not walked in them. I am basically trying to say. Everything that you have heard is not true. Should you go Prince Hall? Only you can determine that. I suggest that you look beyond the recognition and look into the organization itself. Affiliate you self with members who are Prince Hall and those who are not and you make the decision that feels good in your heart. I love my organization and my lodge, I would not trade this siStarhood for the world!!!! Good Luck!

I serve as a point of the Star.

Affiliation ?
 

Hi, I am interested in becoming a member of OES but my grandfather, who was a member is deceased and I don't have is lodge information. Is their anyway that I can still become a member? because I am close friends with mason's but as you know, they are very secretive about the organization. Thank you!

Did you read this thread?

Yes, I read the thread but if I wasn't still confused I woudn't have asked. Some people tell me that I don't need affiliation but only a petition from masons and others tell me differently. For this reason, I am still asking the question; do you have to have family affiliation to join? Thank you.

And the answer seems to be it depends and to talk with your local affiliate or visit the OES website.

For emphasis. Thank you, LG! :cool: