tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3898336404849028382.post3738318394500131520..comments2023-01-25T02:06:37.096-06:00Comments on Essays of Robert G. Davis: Fraternalism--The Lost Word in CharityRobert G. Davishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02211353953715536761noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3898336404849028382.post-20665497825280929832009-02-21T10:17:00.000-06:002009-02-21T10:17:00.000-06:00Bro. Just:Thank you for your observation here. I s...Bro. Just:<BR/><BR/>Thank you for your observation here. I suspect government programs had more the effect of making us lazy toward our fraternal obligations than replacing the broader and more inclusive fraternal mandates which have always governed our private interest toward our brothers and their families. These operate on a far higher moral plane, and are to be much more sincere, prompt, and reliable in their delivery. While I agree government programs offer certain safety nets, they will never replace that deep, genuine, fraternal feeling we practice toward one another for no other reason than we love each other dearly.Robert G. Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02211353953715536761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3898336404849028382.post-75935301457820286162009-02-19T11:52:00.000-06:002009-02-19T11:52:00.000-06:00Robert, I think you leave you an important point.T...Robert, I think you leave you an important point.<BR/>Thanks to Bro. F.D.R., the state implemented all kinds of social programmes which made relief from Lodges to individuals almost obsolete. The state provided welfare, social security and unemployment insurance. Before the 1930s, with none of that in place, a fraternal organisation was one of the few places where that kind of financial help could be had.<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://justamason.blogspot.com" REL="nofollow">Justa </A>Still Justa Masonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18251151452545005294noreply@blogger.com