What do you do in the masons?

Answer 1

Freemasonry is not a religion, nor is it a substitute for religion. Its essential qualification opens it to men of many religions and it expects them to continue to follow their own faith. It does not allow religion to be discussed at its meetings.



The Three Great Principles

For many years Freemasons have followed three great principles:



Brotherly Love

Every true Freemason will show tolerance and respect for the opinions of others and behave with kindness and understanding to his fellow creatures.

Relief

Freemasons are taught to practise charity, and to care, not only for their own, but also for the community as a whole, both by charitable giving, and by voluntary efforts and works as individuals.

Truth

Freemasons strive for truth, requiring high moral standards and aiming to achieve them in their own lives.

Freemasons believe that these principles represent a way of achieving higher standards in life.



Charity

From its earliest days, Freemasonry has been concerned with the care of orphans, the sick and the aged. This work continues today. In addition, large sums are given to national and local charities.



Freemasonry and Society

Freemasonry demands from its members a respect for the law of the country in which a man works and lives.

Its principles do not in any way conflict with its members' duties as citizens, but should strengthen them in fulfilling their public and private responsibilities.

The use by a Freemason of his member ship to promote his own or anyone else's business, professional or personal interests is condemned, and is contrary to the conditions on which he sought admission to Freemasonry.

His duty as a citizen must always prevail over any obligation to other Freemasons, and any attempt to shield a Freemason who has acted dishonourably or unlawfully is contrary to this prime duty.



Secrecy

The secrets of Freemasonry are concerned with its traditional modes of recognition. It is not a secret society, since all members are free to acknowledge their membership and will do so in response to inquiries for respectable reasons.

Its constitutions and rules are available to the public. There is no secret about any of its aims and principles. Like many other societies, it regards some of its internal affairs as private matters for its members.



Freemasonry and Politics

Freemasonry is non-political, and the discussion of politics at Masonic meetings is forbidden.



Other Masonic Bodies

Freemasonry is practised under many independent Grand Lodges with standards similar to those set by the United Grand Lodge of England.

There are some Grand Lodges and other apparently masonic bodies which do not meet these standards, e.g. which do not require a belief in a Supreme Being, or which allow or encourage their members as such to participate in political matters. These Grand Lodges and bodies are not recognised by the United Grand Lodge of England as being masonically regular, and masonic contact with them is forbidden.



Conclusion

A Freemason is encouraged to do his duty first to his God (by whatever name he is known) through his faith and religious practice; and then, without detriment to his family and those dependent on him, to his neighbour through charity and service.

None of these ideas is exclusively Masonic, but all should be universally acceptable. Freemasons are expected to follow them.

Answer 2

The Masons are very nice people and Jackie Mason is rather funny

Answer 3

I will let the masculine rite Freemasons answer for themselves. I will speak of only my experiences.

I am a Master Mason in American Co-Masonry. We admit WOMEN and men, of 21 years or older, of all races, who believe in a Supreme Being, who are tolerant of other religions beside their own, who are of high moral character and of good repute, not slaves (that includes to drugs).

Although we are not a religion, we are a practicing metaphysical society bent upon learning and practicing high standards of morality. We are the heirs to the Ancient Mystery Schools. We meet in Lodge and perform certain ceremonies to the best of our abilities. In performing those ceremonies we work to awaken in ourselves a deeper understanding of eternal truths like the Golden Rule: do unto others as you would have them do unto you. We take those lessons out and do our best to apply them to our lives outside of Lodge.

Personally, I drive about 800 mi. a month to attend the two Lodges I belong to. We leave at about 5:30AM and get there in time to set up the Lodge, do a rehersal, do the Lodge, take down the Lodge, grab a bite to eat, and drive home maybe by 8PM.

We have members who are computer engineers, poodle groomers, used book store managers, teachers, massage therapists, feng shui consultants, realtors, and lawyers. Probably a lot more occupations, too.

We are forbidden to discuss religion or politics. We likewise do not recruit members. We raise money to help folks, both Mason and non-Mason, who need it, but that is only a side thing. We are esoteric, we seek to know how to become more serviceable to ourselves and to society.

If that seems like something you are interested in, feel free to write to me or to click on the link below. Hope this helps you understand a bit more.

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

Answer 4

Masons are a cult---they feed on male-superiority! and demoralize women...

they threaten their members keep them involved---there is a book out written by a former mason---I'll have to find out his name---he is now a Pastor of a Christian Church I beleive in Texas....his name is Bishop Richard Ford.
He exposes everything about the Masons.

the fellow who responded by asking you to join them...is of course only giving you info they use to entice you to join them....they aren't going to tell you the truth!!! They are a CULT---and they are very arrogant and rude!!! they "reach levels" in their organization which they believe makes them better than everyone else!!! it is a total mind-game....and as i told you once they hook you then you find out how bad they really are!!!!

Please try to find the book i mentioned...i am sorry i cannot remember the title...just yet.

Answer 5

No one but the members truly know. They claim to not be a secret organization but an organization of secrets.

Answer 6

Have dinners together.
Perform community service.
Have dinners together.
Advance new members.
Have dinners together.

They're a fine bunch of guys but they have an alternate plan of salvation so I had to let 'em go.

Answer 7

I think you can pickles....You did mean mason jars, right?

Answer 8

You build things out of bricks and stones.

Answer 9

It's a secret... but their whole idea is goodwill and fellowship... being kind to one another and all humanity. "Doing good stuff"- simplistically...

Answer 10

Make brick walls.