2007-02-01 00:45:43 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
my father was a Mason, now I am a Mason.here is some information on the Masonic Fraternity : Freemasonry is an oath bound 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 men along with the required initiation fee. The petition is read in Lodge's next stated meeting when the Worshipful Master will appoint an investigating committee who will interview the petitioner in person. The investigating committee will report back to the Lodge at the next stated meeting when the petitioner is voted on by the brothers attending this stated meeting. One the petitioner is accepted he is given the three degrees of Entered Apprentice and the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason. There are certain requirements which must be met before a candidate 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 said the Masonic Fraternity is NOT Satanic in nature.
Suggest if you are interested in pursuing interest in the Masonic Fraternity if over the age of 18 you contact a man whom you know is a Mason for an application and further details. If you are under 18 then ask him about the DeMolay Organization.
If you are a Lady the Masonic Fraternity offers the Order of Eastern Star if over the age of 18. If under the age of 18 there is the Order of Rainbow Girls or Job's Daughters. for the requirements for these organizations please contact the local Masonic Lodge. or the Grand Lodge in the State you reside.
If no local Masonic Lodge is available just contact the Grand Lodge of Masons for the State you reside in. We are always willing to help anyone interested.
2007-02-01 02:11:51 · answer #1 · answered by Marvin R 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My father, grandfather, and uncle are 32 degree masons and, I am a member of Job's Daughters (an organization for girls who are related to masons)
2007-02-01 13:11:40 · answer #2 · answered by I'mAJamieLawrenceFanGirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My father was a Mason but was killed by a hit & run driver in 1983.What is it that I need to know?
2007-02-01 00:50:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My uncles are Masons.
2007-02-01 01:24:07 · answer #4 · answered by wrtrchk 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My stepfather is a mason.
2007-02-01 00:48:37 · answer #5 · answered by Lynne 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋