THE EMPTINESS OF MATERIALISM IN A MATERIAL WORLD

There are many advantages to philosophical discussion, least of which is the way it encourages us to pause. Learning is not uniform for one and all. When we raise an assumption how are we to determine if it is primary, factual, or whimsy?   In discussion we are saved that error by learning from others, their interpretations. It rounds out our work. Discovering explanations is encouraging. As Craftsmen we learn to be aware of the rooms reaction to those who have smart conversation. But we also feel the imperative, to politely and modestly follow our own inclination, in the pursuit of answers to lifes questions. With the advantage of hindsight, Masonry provides us with a stimulating archive, the writtings of brethren who like us, were noticing detail.  Is it upsetting? I suppose that depends on expectations. The Craft emphasizes gratitude, the anecdote to materialism. But creating the atmosphere were materialistically inclined can consider value in exploring gratitude, that potential is not easily defined.  Different times, different men, different places. But the refinement doesn't stop.