WHAT ARE THE FREEmASONS?

Answer 1

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 which 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 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 necessary initiation fee. The petition is read at the 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 following stated meeting when the members will vote on the petitioner. Once accepted the petitioner is given the three degrees of Entered Apprentice, Fellow Craft and the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason. There are certain requirements a candidate must meet before proceeding from one degree to the next.

One must obtain the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason before being allowed to wear any Masonic jewelry. One must have a Belief in a Supreme Being and HOLY BOOKS play an important part in the Masonic Ritual. The Masonic Fraternity is NOT Satanic in nature. The Masonic Fraternity is NOT a Secret Society but rather a Society with Secrets. The Tenets of the Masonic Fraternity are " Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth. "

Suggest if you are interested in pursuing interest in the Masonic Fraternity if over the age of 18 you ask a man whom you know to be a Mason for further details and an application. If under the age of 18 you might inquire about the DeMolay Organization.

If you are a Lady the Masonic Fraternity offers the Order of Eastern Star if over the age of 18 or the Order of Rainbow Girls of Job's Daughters if under 18. Requirements for these Ladies Organizations should be gotten from a local Masonic Lodge because certain requirements MAY VARY from State to State

If no local Masonic Lodge is available then you can contact the Grand Lodge of Masons for the State in which you reside

Answer 2

Freemasonry
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia


The Masonic Square and Compasses. Found with or without the letter ‘G’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 system of morality veiled in allegory and illustrated by symbols."

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. From many quarters, 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.


I'm sure if you Google Free Masons, you will get more information that you know what to do with.

Answer 3

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.

Answer 4

They had a bunch of stuff on tv about it yesterday. It might be on again today. I think it was the history channel or the discovery channel.

Answer 5

It seems to be a club that worships Satan, and is trying to rule the world. ( I am not a member, so I only know what others have shared)

Answer 6

non-slave laborers.