Do you?
...And you are willing to share these secrets?
Or, you're just going to tease, "I know a secret, nyehh!"
Like everyone else.
Tell me!
2007-02-13 17:47:40
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answer #1
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answered by Petey 4
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well since you know their secrets then this will not help you at all so you might advise if there is anything more one can state regarding this subject without revealing any of the work of course.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 virtue 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 when the Worshipful Master appoints an investigating committee who examines the petitioner in person. The investigating committee reports back to Lodge at the following stated meeting when the members present vote on the petitioner. Once the petitioner is accepted he is given the three degrees of Entered Apprentice, Fellow Craft and then the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason. There are certain requirements which 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 and HOLY BOOKS play an important part in all Masonic undertakings. 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 one has heard the Masonic Fraternity is NOT Satanic in nature.
If one wants to pursue their interest in the Masonic Fraternity and is over the age of 18 they should contact a man whom they know is a Mason for further information and an application. If under the age of 18 they can inquire about the DeMolay Organization.
If there is a Lady interested She can contact the Order of Eastern Star if over 18 or the Order of Rainbow Girls or Job's Daughters if under 18. For requirements for joining these Ladies Organizations affiliated with the Masonic Fraternity suggest they contact a local Masonic Lodge as the requirements MAY vary from State to State.
If no local Masonic Lodge is available then those interested should contact the Grand Lodge of Masons in the State one resides.
2007-02-14 00:52:50
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answer #2
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answered by Marvin R 7
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When I was a kid I was a Scout, and was inducted into the Order of the Arrow. It's nothing sinister at all. It's just an "elite" group to give the Scouts something to strive for besides merit badges, a way of distinguishing them from the younger kids. I am concerned with their policies towards homosexuals and atheists. If they take public funding, then they shouldn't be able to discriminate.
2016-05-24 08:48:06
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answer #3
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answered by Anonymous
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Well good for you!
2007-02-13 20:48:20
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answered by Anonymous
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please tell
2007-02-13 18:07:17
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answered by wcarolinew 2
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