ARE YOU A TRUE AND LOYAL BUILDER

ARE YOU A TRUE AND LOYAL BUILDER

Author: The Builder Magazine

Year: 1929

In a Piece of Architecture titled "ARE YOU A TRUE AND LOYAL BUILDER? A Personal Letter With Seven Pertinent Questions," Herbert Hungerford addresses his fellow Masons, urging them to reflect on their commitment to the fraternity beyond simply paying dues. He contends that many members have become passive "passengers" rather than active participants in building a "temple not made with hands, eternal in the heavens." Hungerford poses seven questions to provoke self-examination: Has Freemasonry Fulfilled Your Expectations? He asks if members have found the self-improvement and advancement they sought when joining, beyond just social or material benefits. Are Most Members of Your Lodge Active and Regular in Attendance? Hungerford highlights statistics showing low attendance and active participation rates, questioning why so many members become indifferent despite the cost of membership. Are Your Lodge Activities as Attractive, Interesting and Helpful as They Might Be? He suggests that routine ritualistic meetings can become monotonous for the majority and that attempts to compete with commercial entertainment venues are unlikely to succeed. Are You Aware That Freemasonry Was Founded as