Concerning the dogma of TOTJO

Do i need to write my journals on the prescribed dogma or can i incorporate my own thoughts on different philosophies?

The journals, as I understand it, are to be a mix of both the prescribed materials and your personal thoughts. I utilize the script spoiler to mark out my personal thoughts, but it's all up to you.

You need to address the material in the IP, demonstrate that you understand it, but you can also incorporate your own thoughts and perspectives as they might be influenced by various philosophies. You are also not limited to only writing about the lessons in your journals. You can write supplemental entries about your life, thoughts, a book you read, a movie you watched, whatever.

You can discuss anything you want in your journal, BUT if your journal does have anything aside from the IP lessons, please ensure that the IP responses are clearly titled so that the IP team and Knights know what to review.

Your journal is yours to use as you see fit. It just also happens to be where you record your thoughts on the IP material. You are not required to agree with all or any of the IP material, but to be considered for an apprenticeship you do need to have gone through it and explain your thoughts on it.

Seriously, I'm just now finding this out? I thought it was strictly abut the IP.

rrhodes67 wrote: Seriously, I'm just now finding this out? I thought it was strictly abut the IP.

I had everything together in one journal, but split them off after I finished my IP. Now I have one for apprentice work, one for seminary work and one for personal thoughts.

You can do what you want, really

And everytime I hear that quote, I have to add a silent "G.I. Joe" at the end.