what are the freemason?

Answer 1

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 uses the metaphor of operative stonemasons' tools and implements, against the allegorical backdrop of the building of the Temple of King Solomon, 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. An example of this is illustrated in the 1991 English Emulation Ritual.

While it has often been called a "Secret Society", it is more correct to say that it is an esoteric society, 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." 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as the eighteenth century, Freemasons caution that these often lack the proper context for true understanding, may be outdated for various reasons, or could be outright hoaxes on the part of the author. Freemasons are proud of their heritage and are happy to share it, offering spokesmen, briefings for the media, and providing talks to interested groups upon request.

Answer 2

Freemasons are a fraternity "men only" There is also a female version called the Eastern Star. They have three appendent bodies the York Rite, Scottish Rite, and Shriners. Masons raise money for charity providing millions of dollars a day to various charities and it costs about 8 million a day to run a Shriners hospital where a child is treated at no charge. A society of secrets rather than a secret society all our rituals are plastered all over the Internet. But our grips,keys, and tokens are kept as secret as possible in the information age.

Answer 3

The Freemasons were people who made the United States what it is. They were very secret in what they did. Many of the founders of America were part of it including Benjamin Franklin and George Washington. Some of the symbols on the dollar bill are Freemason symbols. Some are still alive today.

Answer 4

Freemasons are members of a fraternal order. Usually a masonic lodge or temple. Some say it's a seceret society. Have you seen National Treasures? It originated in Europe, England I think in the 1700's.

Answer 5

I'm a Freemason, and jivesucka has got it spot on.

Answer 6

Freemasons are members of a Local Masonic Order. It is a fraternity which was started amongst Jewish stone masons in the kingdom of Solomon. They are every were you least expect it, and consist of the most power full and influential People in our society. They are the source of many conspiracy theories , such as global domination and the new world order. More information is located at my source.

Answer 7

Freemasons are a society with secrets. They originate from the free masons who worked on the cathedrals in Europe in the 12-17th centuries. Nowadays they are a collection of men who have joined a sect or society with secrets. Their backgrounds are diverse, from royalty to labourers. mostly though, middle to upper class in England and more middle to working class in Scotland, usually professionals, firemen, policemen, bankers, businessmen etc. Check out www.Wikipedia.com for a full explanation.

Answer 8

The Freemasons are one of the oldest and longest established world-wide societies, steeped in secrecy and tradition but generally harmless and strictly a members only society. Women members have theor own equivalent societies like the Amaranth and The Shrine.

Answer 9

Stonecutters

Answer 10

Sorry...gotta respond to George K. What exactly do you say to someone who cant spell "idiot"? LOL!!!