Should I Wear my Father’s Masonic Ring

That’s what I thought until I read this https://colorandgrace.com/who-can-wear-a-freemason-ring/

Exceptions For Family Heirlooms

While the general rule for wearing a Freemason ring is limited to initiated Freemasons in good standing, there are exceptions for family heirlooms. In some cases, a non-initiated individual may inherit a Freemason ring from a family member who was a Freemason.

In such instances, the ring holds sentimental value and serves as a connection to the family’s Masonic history.

Although not officially recognized as members, those who inherit Freemason rings are allowed to wear them as a personal memento. It is important to note that wearing a Freemason ring as a family heirloom does not grant any rights or privileges associated with Freemasonry membership.

It is purely a tribute to the family’s Masonic heritage and should be treated with respect.

Wear it as a tribute to your dad and friend.

Display it with pride IN YOUR HOUSE, get it a nice case with a picture of the two guys who wore it and earned the right to wear the Mason ring.

Then wear a nice watch (not a fake)

I would not allow anything Masonic near my home. This is seriously bad juju. Are you familiar with the oaths taken to obtain such a thing?

I would keep it, but not wear it. I’m not a Mason, but recognize that wearing such a ring might be considered deceptive to members.

If I may be so bold, let’s be sure we are respectful toward his late father, but I love the idea of displaying it proudly as a memento. But I’m not a mason so take my opinion with a grain of salt 😂

My friend. If your a Christian, please do not wear it. I’ll leave it at there so as not to start an argument on WatchCrunch.

Good man! God is listening.

For those who are and know what they are talking about you Should not wear the ring. Do what you need to and earn the right to wear it with pride.

There is always a jackass that makes comments and has NO idea what he’s talking about

😂 always an idiot around

Easy guys! It’s not like I’m asking about wearing a Rolex I didn’t earn! 😂

I think the suggestion to display it in a case is a good compromise. It will remind me of my father and my friend without making me feel like a “fake”.

The best bet with anything that has to be earned/awarded is to display it, not wear it. Even if technically not breaking any rules/laws/customs, it avoids confusion.

What's the teological problems with being a Christian and a Freemason?

As also a Christian (who cares) I'd say do what feels right to you. You're not exactly hurting anyone by wearing a ring, at least not that particular one.

Not familiar with the rituals, but I don’t believe the conspiracy theories. The Masonic brothers who I’ve known are all good people. To each his own.

I noticed the fact that they came here to voice their opinion, but apparently have no interest in elaborating 😀

Wear the Datejust.

This is WatchCrunch, not RingCrunch.

WatchCrunch people are the most knowledgeable people about all types of jewelry, heirlooms, honor, respect, etiquette, etc.. and the Datejust gets worn plenty. It was purchased from an AD, not above MSRP, and my wife says I earned it.

In an attempt to bring the topic down in controversy, yet explain the issue many Christians have with belonging to the Masons, I will offer a partial explanation. The theological problem has to do with a direct admonishment by Jesus to never take any oaths. “Let your yes be yes and your no be no. Anything else is of the Devil.” That is a quick paraphrase, and different translations can slightly differ. If anyone wants me to look it up, I am willing to look up the passage. It’s been awhile for me. But that is the underlying issue. In order to be a Mason, you must take oaths. These are taken very seriously by Masons, and should be treated as such. There’s plenty of online information about the various oaths, and I’m not going to address what may or may not be true regarding the content. I’m not a Mason, and am merely trying to provide an understanding of why many Christians feel it is improper to join the group.

I do hope that this helps defuse the issue, and provide a sense of context as to the differences of points of view.

Carry on.

Yeah, given the top two comments, seems to be okay 👍

Definitely not.

I wouldn't dream of wearing another Motorcycle Clubs patches & would take my Club colours off anyone wearing them who hadn't earned them.

Same thing imho...

I think that is a good analogy. Wearing either would be inappropriate in my opinion, because there’s more meaning to these things than the uninitiated understand.