Knowing the negative reputation of the group, why join?
2006-08-18 06:28:34 · 10 answers · asked by Pete 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
the only controversy is that there is no controversy. people fear what they don't understand and hate what they cant conquer. the freemasons are everywhere they are not a secret society. many people who want to join do so out of curiousity; some out of a genuinewant to be able to contribute to making a better world and many for selfish reasons. i can think of no better answer. i'd love to join them myself.
2006-08-18 06:44:21 · answer #1 · answered by sphinx 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The freemasons are hardly the most controversial group. There reputation seems quite tame particularly when compared to that of the members of the Republican Party. The real question is why do people join groups. First, humans are social animals; it is our nature to band together to form groups. Groups give the individuals within them an advantage that they wouldn't have as individuals. Think in terms of the hunting party. Ten hunters can bring down a buffalo much quicker than one can. Secondly, people like to feel special; the exclusivity of belonging to a group makes one feel special, above others.
I think that pretty much covers it.
2006-08-18 06:51:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not everyone is aware the Freemasons are controversial. Most people think they are a helpful organization. Only those that dig deeper realize the controversy.
2006-08-18 06:35:36 · answer #3 · answered by AzOasis8 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oh yet they do, yet they could't overtly be atheist in course of those Freemasons. Freemasonry began out with a purpose, back in feudal cases even as masons saved their options secret so that they could be in extreme call for, to attain leverage adversarial to the wealthy so that they could no longer be taken income of. The organization survived by skill of time, and now's form of a rustic club in uncomplicated words with you having to memorize some random nonsense to grow to be a more effective member. each and each of the individuals are merely previous men who try this as a pastime, or organization men to comprehend connections (freemasons see one yet another as brothers). i think Christianity is merely yet another one in all their little deals of their club. there is not any reasoning behind many of their attributes except custom.
2016-11-26 00:20:54 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess you'd first need to explain the negative reputation. Freemasons don't have a negative reputation in my area...
2006-08-18 06:33:54 · answer #5 · answered by battalion_of_fear 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My father joined just because his father, his father-in-law and 2 of his brother-in-laws had already joined. He felt family pressure.
Plus, I'm pretty sure he didn't know about a lot of the controversies.
2006-08-18 06:35:19 · answer #6 · answered by midlandsharon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmm. Why would someone want to join any of the major world religions based on that same criteria?
2006-08-18 07:03:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is an elite group, which I would love to a part of.
All past presidents are a part of it, as well as CEO's of major corporations. They are barred from media coverage.
But I digress. I just wanna be part of the "Stonecutter's" or as it know is known as the "No Homers" club!!!!!!!!!!!
2006-08-18 06:36:29 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a Mason and I haven't heard any negative truths about our group. We are but a mere brotherhood of hard working tradesmen.
2006-08-18 06:34:33 · answer #9 · answered by Velociraptor 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Free will and freedom of choice. I am not seeking that, but it sounds like a viable answer.
2006-08-18 06:33:39 · answer #10 · answered by gravelgertiesgems 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋