I'm curious about the free masonry society, because a close relative was a member and also because it seems to be so many different opinions about what this is!! Some say it's like a mens club, some that it is a strange sect with bloody rituals, some say it's more of a society of people with belief in good morals etc..
Also many public persons have been and is freemasoners..Can someone tell me simply about free masonry?
2006-09-27 21:14:15 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
There are two excellent books recently published that will answer all your questions:
Freemasons for Dummies
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Freemasonry
This website also has excellent materials:
http://www.grandlodge-england.org/
DO NOT read Morals and Dogma. It is not a textbook for Masonry and despite what people who haven't read it say, it is NOT considered to be authoritative for Masonry. The Preface to the book (written by the leadership of the Scottish Rite at the time) says exactly that: "This book is one man's opinion and we don't agree with everything in it"
Masonry is a fraternal organization for men that "makes good men better". It is one of the largest charitable organizations in the world, donating more than $1.5 million PER DAY to provide help and comfort to the needy and houses of healing to the sick. It is NOT a religion, nor is it a political organization. Both religion and politics have been FORBIDDEN to be discussed in Lodges for the entire history of the order. There are secret things, but they are all posted on the Internet. We keep our meetings private to emphasize the serious nature of our work and to ensure that only those men who seek admission can take part in our work.
2006-09-28 08:54:42 · answer #1 · answered by Taivo 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the best way for you to know is to petition a lodge for membership.
There is nothing evil about the lodge.
a good book to read the moral and dogma will answer many questions from the old days,unfortunately today it has become not much more than a civic organization,not unlike the international order of odd-fellows,lions,Kiwanis,Jaycees,etc
2006-09-28 04:25:54 · answer #2 · answered by steveshoardhouse 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Dr. Robert Lomas has put together the foremost collection of Masonic information in the world:
2006-09-28 04:18:07 · answer #3 · answered by robertbdiver 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Look it up on the Internet. There are thousands of web sites. Not all true but you should get an overview. They mind there business an therefore you respect them for it.
2006-09-28 04:27:08 · answer #4 · answered by DeeJay 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It's sorta like a secret society, like the Illuminati, with a dark and sinister agenda. Some even connect it with satanism. investigate things, and measure the good and bad.
2006-09-28 05:29:26 · answer #5 · answered by snafu1 2 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I have looked into it somewhat,and concluded that it is not a specific type of religion.It seems to base itself on having good morals.It emphisizes family,respect and love your parents.Follow the doctrines of your religion.And pledge alegiance to your flag.
It seems like it is a guide to fighting the forces of good and evil.
2006-09-28 06:48:06 · answer #6 · answered by dewhatulike 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
You'd be better off joining the Elks, or Rotary club.
2006-09-28 04:18:44 · answer #7 · answered by daryavaush 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋