I really want to be one, how do I become a free mason?
2007-02-11 15:22:38 · 7 answers · asked by Richard L 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
To become a freemason, you simply need to ask a member of a local lodge if you can submit an application. The only requirements are that you believe in a higher power, that you are an adult male, and that you are of good character. You do not need to be related to a Mason, and contrary to popular belief, they will not find you and ask you to join. YOU MUST ASK.
The best way to go about this is to look up your local lodge. Just do a google search for the "Grand Lodge of (your state)" and then you can either contact them or look on the site to find the lodge closest to you. Most lodges give a phone number and an email address, as well as who to contact to join. If you need any help finding this information, feel free to contact me and I will help you.
You will most likely be asked to meet with some of the members of the lodge before you apply, and once your application has been submitted, they will check the references that you supply and do a bit of checking up on you to find out if you are a good person. This investigation process is much like checking references for a job. You will find that once you meet the members, they will be very helpful in answering your questions and will be happy that you are interested in the craft.
Congratulations on deciding to join the worlds oldest philanthropic fraternity.
2007-02-12 05:11:27 · answer #1 · answered by maboot24 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am not sure what the person meant be weird rituals? You do have to be sponsored by a brother Mason, it does cost money to move up.
I have a long line of family that are 28th degree Masons who have all been active with the shriners as well.
2007-02-11 23:56:41 · answer #2 · answered by desiree c 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You will need a friend who is a mason or demolay to sponsor you. Sign up and you will either be a Mason or a DeMolay depending on your age.
It costs money in fees to gain levels so you better have lots of cash. You also have to participate in bizarre rituals so I hope you are ready for that too.
BTW if you are Catholic, you cannot be a Mason and risk excommunication from the church if you join.
2007-02-11 23:28:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 5⤋
One must know one and be sponsored by one. Make friends with one and let them know you are interested. You cannot just sign up.
2007-02-11 23:27:27 · answer #4 · answered by Cory returns, again! 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Simply answer, is ask any mason if you can join.
follow this link for official rule
http://www.mainemason.org/becomeone/index.asp
2007-02-12 00:40:11 · answer #5 · answered by tatimsaspas 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Slaughter a chicken and dance in your sisters panties while singing Y.M.C.A.
2007-02-12 00:47:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 4⤋
to be one, ask one....
2007-02-13 18:53:38 · answer #7 · answered by islandBEEF 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋