What are the secrets of the Masons?

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Please share what you know-

Answer 1

Generally to be a regular Freemason, one must:[17]

* Be a man who comes of his own free will. Traditionally Freemasons do not actively recruit new members
* Believe in a Supreme Being
* Be at least the minimum age (18–25 years depending on the jurisdiction, but commonly 21)
* Be of sound mind, body and of good morals, and of good repute
* Be free (or "born free", i.e. not born a slave or bondsman)
* Have one or two references from current Masons (depending on jurisdiction)

A candidate is asked 'Do you believe in a Supreme Being?'. Since an initiate is obligated on that sacred volume which is applicable to his faith, a sponsor will enquire as to an appropriate volume once a decision has been made on the applicants suitability for initiation.

A number of Grand Lodges allow a Lewis, the son of a Mason, to be initiated earlier than the normal minimum age for that jurisdiction.

Being of "sound body" is thought to be derived from the operative origins of Freemasonry, an apprentice would be able to meet the demands of their profession. In modern times Grand Lodges tend to encourage the use of the ritual in ways to mitigate for difficulty.

The "free born" requirement remains for purely historical reasons. Some jurisdictions have done away with it entirely.

Some Grand Lodges in the United States have a residence requirement, candidates being expected to have lived within the jurisdiction for certain period of time, typically six months.[37]

It is notable that the requirement for the candidate to have a belief in a Supreme Being is present in some, but not all, Co-Masonic bodies, leading to a significant divergence in organisational direction and philosophy.
Masonic temple in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
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Masonic temple in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

Answer 2

The secrets are well kept. The Free Masons played a big role in the founding of this country.Some say they still do.
Freemasonry is a fraternal organization whose membership is held together by shared moral and metaphysical ideals and—in most of its branches—by a constitutional declaration of belief in a Supreme Being.

The fraternity of Freemasonry uses the allegorical metaphors of operative stonemasons' tools and implements, to convey what is most generally defined as: A peculiar (some say particular or beautiful) system of morality veiled in allegory and illustrated by symbols. This is currently illustrated in the 1991 English Emulation Ritual.

It is an esoteric society only in that certain aspects are private; Freemasons have stated that Freemasonry has, in the 21st century, become less a secret society and more of a "society with secrets." The non-Freemason and historian professor Dr. Dieter Anton Binder of the University of Graz describes Freemasonry as a confidential society in contrast to a secret society in his book Die diskrete Gesellschaft.[9] Most modern Freemasons regard the traditional concern over secrecy as a demonstration of their ability to keep a promise and a concern over the privacy of their own affairs. "Lodge meetings, like meetings of many other social and professional associations, are private occasions open only to members.The private aspects of modern Freemasonry deal with the modes of recognition amongst members and elements within the ritual.

While there have been many disclosures and exposés dating as far back as the eighteenth century, Freemasons caution that they often lack the proper context for true understanding, may be outdated for various reasons, or could be outright hoaxes on the part of the author. In reality, Freemasons are proud of their true heritage and happy to share it, offering spokesmen, briefings for the media, and providing talks to interested groups upon request

Answer 3

They are secretly selling a bunch of books called "Secrets of the Masons, Things They Don't Want You To Know" and filling them with mumbojumbo. Making a huge profit too.

Answer 4

If you wish to know, I suggest you might wish to join. American Co-Masonry accepts WOMEN as well as men. We are an esoteric Order that traces its roots back to France in the 1800s. Perhaps we are heirs to the Ancient Mystery Schools.

The secrets involve how to turn the lead in your heart into gold: how to improve yourself and thus improve society.

What we attend to is HARDLY a bunch of cigar-smoking old men. I drive 800 miles a month to attend the two Lodges I belong to. We do rituals, it is true. We teach and learn by symbols, which convey more than the words describing them ever can. We are a system of morality, veiled in allegory, revealed in symbols.

What we are looking for in candidates for initiation consists of the following:
* 21 yrs old or older
* belief in a Supreme Being
* tolerance of faiths other than the candidate's own
* of good report, moral and upright citizen
* a geniune desire to improve themselves and to leave the world better than they found it

We admit people of all races, all faiths (as long as they believe in a Supreme Being).

If you are interested in more, feel free to contact me or to click on the link below.

Peace,
Master Mason
Hiram Lodge (Santa Cruz, CA)
Amon Ra Lodge (Los Angeles, CA)

Answer 5

I did a thesis in college on this very topic. There is WAY too much information available to answer that here. You would be best served to research it for yourself.

Here are some starting points:
1. Masons
2. Freemasons
3. Knights Templar
4. Baphomet
5. symbols of masonry

The biggest thing that I gained out of my research is that they claim to worship and serve "god." They never specifically claim which god that is. Is it Jesus, Allah, Buddah, Satan, etc. After several one on one interviews, I came to understand that it is not until they reach the 28th level that they understand they have been worshiping a demon. At that point, you are to engrosed in what you have reached that you do not care.

Answer 6

It's really no more interesting than the Elks Lodge. It's all just metaphors and stuff. It's not so much "secrets" as just realizations/mysteries you just have to "get". Just like everything else, the movies make it look more interesting than it is. There's plenty of books out there about it. Just remember it's all metaphors.

Answer 7

If someone could tell you (as a non-Mason), then they wouldn't be "secrets", would they?

Answer 8

Most secrets are things that you dont want everyboby to know. Most of the time it is not good.

Answer 9

if your talking about free masons-just a bunch of guys stuck in a room doing the same thing as their fathers and grand-fathers did--------cheap dates and expensive cigars.

Answer 10

They are secrets for a reason.