Job's Daughters are an organization of girls, 10-20; membership is limited to those with relatives who are Masons (in my case, my grandfather). It is not a religion per se; meetings are held in Masonic lodges, followed usually by a potluck or such. We wore white robes tied with white or purple cords, depending on your station -- officer role. The meetings are loosely structured around a belief in God. (Agnostics may become a Job's Daughter, atheists, no.) The process to initiate a new member, however, is strictly set and includes circling through five stations for recitations on the story of Job. It was as close to something religion-affiliated as I'd ever gotten, or been since.
Eelyshabai - The tenets didn't hold much interest; the social aspects were more enjoyable. (This was approximately 7th grade.) We'd have weekend meetings, then would adjourn for a potluck. May have gone on a field trip or two, something community-oriented like caroling at a rest home. I particularly favored the clothing, a loose draping white cotton, and flat white slip-ons. Honestly, if the garb had been formal or constraining, I wouldn't have been there.
I've heard about this Job's Daughter thing. I find it interesting that even when asked most of Job's Daughters don't supply a very thorough explanation of what it's all about. It adds to the mystery. Makes me more curious.
Honestly, if the garb had been formal or constraining, I wouldn't have been there.
Stacy - They're not being intentionally secretive. It's not Scientology and certainly not a cult ;-) It's like the Masons, with their own procedures, rules, ceremonies, but with girls and young women instead of men.
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Honestly, if the garb had been formal or constraining, I wouldn't have been there.
Amen!