what are they wat is there secret
2006-12-29 12:59:28 · 11 answers · asked by BLACK FIRE 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Mythology & Folklore
Freemasonry is an oath bound fraternal order of men who derives from the medieval fraternity of operative Freemasons. we adhere to many of the Ancient Charges, laws, customs and legends of operative Freemasonry.we are loyal to the civilian government under which we exist. we inculcate moral and social virtues by symbolic application of the stonemasons' working tools and by allegories lectures and charges. Freemasonry obligates its members to observe the principles of brotherly love, equality mutual aid secrecy and confidence. we have secret modes of recognition that permit members to recognize each other as brothers. we require through examination into the mental, moral and physical qualifications of a petitioner and we admit men into the fraternity by secret ceremonies based in part on the old legends of the Craft.
we are not a secret society but rather a society with secrets. our tenets are Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth. suggest if you are interested in more information you contact a man whom you know to be a Mason or go to a local Masonic Lodge. if a local Lodge is not close by then contact the Grand Lodge of Masons in the State where you reside
2006-12-31 01:53:00 · answer #1 · answered by Marvin R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Who Are The Masons?
Masons (also known as Freemasons) belong to the oldest and largest fraternal organization in the world. Today, there are more than two million Freemasons in North America. Masons represent virtually every occupation and profession, yet within the Fraternity, all meet as equals. Masons come from diverse political ideologies, yet meet as friends. Masons come from varied religious beliefs and creeds, yet all believe in one God.
Many of North America's early patriots were Freemasons. Thirteen signers of the Constitution and fourteen Presidents of the United States, including George Washington, were Masons. In Canada, the Father of the Confederation, Sir John A. MacDonald, was a Mason, as were other early Canadian and American leaders.
One of the most fascinating aspects of Freemasonry is how so many men, from so many different walks of life, can meet together in peace, always conducting their affairs in harmony and friendship and calling each other "Brother."
What Is Freemasonry?
Freemasonry (or Masonry) is dedicated to the Brotherhood of Man under the Fatherhood of God. It uses the tools and implements of ancient architectural craftsmen symbolically in a system of instruction designed to build character and moral values in its members. Its singular purpose is to make good men better. Its bonds of friendship, compassion, and brotherly love have survived even the most divisive political, military, and religious conflicts through the centuries. Freemasonry is a fraternity which encourages its members to practice the faith of their personal acceptance. Masonry teaches that each person, through self-improvement and helping others, has an obligation to make a difference for good in the world.
2006-12-29 13:12:25 · answer #2 · answered by Martha P 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Free masons are men who belong to a society in which each member helps the other members to become successful and in which they also do work to help other people.
2006-12-29 13:04:55 · answer #3 · answered by ♥Complicated-World♥ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want to find out about it- there are several books and sites on it....it's really interesting how many famous people have been masons ( many past presidents ect.)..
( P.S. the movie National Treasure is fiction:)
2006-12-29 13:28:24 · answer #4 · answered by ~*common sense*~ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No secret about it, if your local depot has enough left over come the end of the purchasing quarter - you'll find them giving away literally truckloads of free masons. You can save truckloads yourself - if you know when to shop!
2006-12-29 13:05:30 · answer #5 · answered by TruthIsFreedom 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They are just some dudes who hang out together. Just like me and my friends. Just because we hang out together and dress nice it does not mean we are gangsters. The Masons are just good friends who order pizza and play softball.
2006-12-29 13:03:32 · answer #6 · answered by Maranzano 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Mormonism is a club for men and women that combine theology and freemasondry and paganism. Go to www.saintsalive.com as well.
2006-12-29 13:55:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
an underground society of intellectuals that has progressed over time. you'd find your best answers if you researched reliable and official sources like encyclopedias, however, and not yahoo answers.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freemasonry
you have the internet, look it up!
2006-12-29 13:03:31 · answer #8 · answered by iwa 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They run the country...they keep track of everything...they are probably reading this right now.......be afraid!
2006-12-29 15:10:00 · answer #9 · answered by Chellebelle78 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Jars that you get for nothing.
2006-12-29 13:07:57 · answer #10 · answered by sluggo1947 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋