2007-01-13 05:15:51 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
Man, you are really naive and watch WAY too much TV. Try getting a few facts instead of believing the hype.
Among other things, Shriners (who are all Masons) do a tremendous amount of service for crippled and burned children.
What have you done for anyone lately other than watch TV?
2007-01-19 17:38:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Freemasonry is an oath bound fraternal order of men which derives from the medieval fraternity of Freemasonry. 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 operative stonemasons' working tools and by allegories, lectures and charges.Freemasonry obligates its members to obey 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 a 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 legends of the Craft.
Once a person has decided to apply for membership he fills out a petition signed by 2 members of the Lodge he desires to join. He gives the petition to one of the members along with the required initiation fee. The petition is read at the next stated meeting. The Worshipful Master will appoint an investigating committee to interview the petitioner and these brothers will report back to the Lodge at the next stated meeting. After this report of the investigating committee the petitioner is voted on by the members attending this stated meeting. Once the petitioner is accepted he is given the three degrees of Entered Apprentice, Fellow Craft and Master Mason. There are certain requirements a candidate must meet before he can proceed from one degree to the next.
One must obtain the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason before he is allowed to wear any Masonic jewelry.
One must have a belief in a Supreme Being
The tenets of the Masonic Fraternity are " Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth. "
The Masonic Fraternity is NOT a Secret Society but rather a Society with Secrets.
No matter what anyone has heard the Masonic Fraternity is not Satanic in any way shape or form.
Suggest if you are interested in pursing interest in the Masonic Fraternity if over the age of 18 you contact a man whom you know is a Mason for a petition and further information. If under the age of 18 suggest you contact a Mason and inquire about the DeMolay Organization.
If no local Masonic Lodge is available then suggest you contact the Grand Lodge of Masons for the State in which you reside.
If there is a Lady the Masonic Fraternity offers the Order of Eastern Star if over 18 or the Order of Rainbow Girls or Job's Daughters if under 18. For requirements in joining these Ladies Organizations please contact the Local Masonic Lodge or the Grand Lodge in the State in which one resides.
2007-01-13 17:48:50 · answer #2 · answered by Marvin R 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
People can say what they want but look it up. The Freemasons ACT like they are all nice and stuff BUT, take a look at Washington DC and see how it was built and the landscape of all the area. The Freemasons built it all. Take the Pentagon for instance, it's a frickin pentagram. There's a pentagram also situated aroung the Freemason building and surrounding area. That is why i think our government has been doomed to failures because of the satanic nature that is underlying in the Freemasons philosophy. If you dont believe me do some reasearch on them and how they built DC. They are satanic and in power and that's what scary for our country.
2007-01-13 13:27:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋
I know a few masons and they are nice enough people. I think a lot of rumour is spread about the masons (especially by religious groups) in an attempt to discredit them.
The masons give millions to charity, I can't remember the last time i saw the church do that.
2007-01-13 13:20:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
its just a secret hideout so that middle-aged men can do circle-jerks without their wifes wanting in on the action. oh yeah, and they control everything too.
2007-01-19 11:40:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thats not very nice. Grow up
2007-01-20 22:51:47 · answer #6 · answered by sylvia a 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They too are human beings like you and me.Leave alone what they believe.
2007-01-21 03:29:31 · answer #7 · answered by cupid 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Click goes the sound of me reporting you.
2007-01-13 13:21:32 · answer #8 · answered by Bethe W 4 · 2⤊ 5⤋
No. don't be judgemental.
2007-01-13 13:19:49 · answer #9 · answered by Kiss My Shaz 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋