u/Fun-Winter3830

My unit did a last minute request for volunteers to go to BMMC in July of this year (roughly 2.5 months). I personally am a middle of the line 11B guardsman, and I’m not a particularly strong rucker or a PT stud, but considering it’s rare to grab a slot in my state I jumped on the opportunity. Most of what I see online is 3+ years old and typically revolves around winter cycles, so I’m wondering if anyone can shed light on recent summer cycles, or provide advice for me in the short time I have. A breakdown of the day to day and where most fail would also be great. From what I can tell it’s mostly knot failures and merit dismissals. Anything helps.

I’m 23, and I’ve always been prone to finding brotherhood, as I’ve played organized sports all my life, am an infantryman in the Army National Guard, and was in a social fraternity in college. As I exit college I am looking to find a new and longer lasting brotherhood that is rich in tradition and history, which has lead me here. I do however have certain qualms with it’s compatibility with the Christian faith. I am not Catholic but it is concerning to me that the Catholic church forbids it’s members to be masons, as they deem it incompatible. From what I hear there are certain oaths and aspects that some might find un-Christian like, can anyone touch on these claims? And while I am steadfast in my beliefs, I have no problems surrounding myself with men of other faiths. My question is how has Freemasonry intertwined with your faith as a Christian? Has it seperated you or pushed you closer to the faith? Do you have trouble with any of the Masonic symbols or texts? How easy is it to leave if I feel they are incompatible with my beliefs? And finally, do you have any regrets in your journey as a Mason?

Edit: clarified concerns and beliefs