Wood

[Sir Genesis]

I thoroughly believe in the breaking down of a man to build them back up stronger than before. I just think the breakdown should be mental instead of physical.

What brings line brothers/sisters closer together is not the wood itself-it's experiencing emotions they've never felt before and being able to fight through it with blood, sweat and tears together. Any foreign situation that takes teamwork and a sense of brotherhood/sisterhood will foster that love and dedication that we all strive to instill in each potential brother/sister. Once again, the issue is when it goes too far.

Taking strokes for founders and things of the like are one thing; taking 100+ strokes over the course of 6+ weeks is another. When people are celebrating the "Century Club" more than they are the History and the Ideals there's a problem.

But I do agree with SNUIGC that humiliation and injury is unnecessary. No tradition was created to do that and they've been taken way out of context in this day and age. Many traditions have evolved due to negative energies like anger, jealousy, shame, etc. and pledging in many respects has become more of a competition than a lesson. It's just something to think about.

[DZNupe4Klub]

Originally Posted by PrettyBoy

I see you got my e-mail. Are you going to Homecoming this year? I'll be there.

yep

[PrettyBoy]

Originally Posted by DZNupe4Klub

yep

I'll see you there Nupe. I owe you some deference too. 3...and I'll bring the party to you. You know how we do it.

[ealymc]

Originally Posted by Charle

Case in point. Has anyone ever heard of the masonic (Scottish Rite, Prince Hall, Eastern Star) term "riding the goat"? (?beastiality?) . I am not a Mason but i have heard Masons refer to it. I definitely wouldnt want to go there. But interesting enough, all but two of our past presidents were Masons. Interesting. Was/Is "riding the goat" an ancient ritual. We all have limits dont we? What other "hazing" takes place in Masonic ceromonies?

I have no personal experience nor first-hand information, but you don't think they really "ride the goat," do you? 'Cause that's MESSED UP! LOL

[ladygreek]

Originally Posted by Sir Genesis

[COLOR=black]Taking strokes for founders and things of the like are one thing;

I was with you until here. Our 22 would have been appalled at anyone taking wood for them. And I have heard that come out of more than one of their's mouths.

[Tom Earp]

Wood! Using this word for making men? Men in your group.

It is called assault with a weapon.

Making a man out of paddling is inane and barbaric.

The first as-whole who toched me with WOOD would be in a world of hurt!

Would I have become a member of that group, no, not only NO, but Hell No!

If you are that stupid then so be it.

[macallan25]

Speaking of wood........I hope you get a splinter......IN YOUR EYE.