That which appeals to the 14th degree of knowledge.
It seems to be the glaring liability that most members only reach the third degree of knowledge. This modern fallacy has inculcated such a liability of drastic proportions upon our institution! The historic metamorphosis from an operative Craft, (a tangible, constructive ablative of means ,) to a speculating population of people has caused the masses to assimilate into an incoherent, purposely-self-deceived anti-ouroboros). {cite Mackey}
Remaining exists the learning(s) which is (are) Beyond Common Man’s understanding and perception. There are great mysteries, historically only taught by masters of certain proclivities which had perpetually driven their intellects beyond their past experiences’ status quo.
Any Masters’ question (to me,) would be, “What function would it serve you in gaining such sacred knowledge which you aspire to ascertain?
Are you seeking a bond of brotherhood which outlasts any sovereign entity, calamity, war and/ or cultural divide?
Are you simply curious?
Do you have some ulterior motive? Do you wish to enhance your financial capabilities?
Do you believe that you will be part of some secret society under which such affiliation may deem you more worthy, therefore, more fortunate than others?
As the great mysteries are beyond the parameter of complete comprehension which man is capable of scholastically entertain, the knowledge and involvement which I seek-out are neither a concrete conclusion nor a definable expectation. My synopsis may be inaccurate.
Today’s announced “leaders” are, truly, followers, not men of earned tenure. Therefore, we are juxtaposed in society, for we are lead by followers. The only answer needed is: who are they following? Their own interests! God? Baal?
In short, when did speculation become the sole operation which the brotherhood currently preforms? When did actual laborers cease to exist by the mode of being replaced by un-self-educated, untrained minions?
Is the answer to that question as researchable as the month of June in the year, 1717? It as simple as adding blue to red with the intention of creating purple?
Abraham Lincoln touched upon my query in his speech at Gettysburg. There is, “…unfinished work …”. There is a, “… great task remaining before us, …” indeed.
This task is only a treasure we are granted to chase after which, with the result, the prize, being only something to offer our grandchildren and their children.
Our unfinished work is likening to a tree which we plant, but never live to view its fully mature specimen!
The Craft outlives our passions and desires, our selfish whims of worldly experiences. It proliferates to the youth via vigilant selection and stern compassion for good cause.