What's the point in being a freemason?

Question

You can't possibly know everybody so don't tell me that it's like a circle of friends since you don't even get to choose who to be members with and it's not even like a professional organisation of say apple growers cause in that case it's not secret and you know what it's purpouse is.

So what's the point?

Answer 1

I think the attraction is that it is all done in secrecy. What goes on in the meetings stays in the meetings. My grandfather was a freemason, and he never even told my grandma what all went on.

Answer 2

In Co-Masonry, Freemasonry for women and men, the whole point is hardly about socialization. Rather it is about learning to change ourselves. It is an alchemical pursuit. We are changing our hearts from lead to gold.

I drive 800 miles a month to attend the two Blue Lodges (1-3rd degrees) I belong to. We get there in time to set up the Lodge (all our "equipment" is stored away and needs to be set out properly), rehearse what we need to, do the Lodge, put up the "equipment" and maybe grab a snack with the Brothers. then I drive back home. Each Lodge is about 200 miles away from my home. Many Co-Masons fly to get to Lodges they are helping start. Must be something to it.

It is not like Co-M has a Lodge in every town, not like how it was in the masculine rite Lodges. So what is the point of all this travel?

It is about become someone different.:someone who learns to be responsible in a group, someone who learns to let go of a mistake and tries to do better next time, someone who gives what they can when they can and not worry about what might happen in some dark future. Yes, I have made some contacts, but they are usually folks whose services I do not need. Instead, I support them when they try something new or need a ride. They make sure I get what I need, especially lessons I seem to be learning.

I am Almoner for my Santa Cruz Lodge. I am the one who makes sure that folks are ok. If we have some money, what might be the best charity to support. I get contacted when a Brother needs a hand, the heartstrings of the Lodge.

In my Los Angeles Lodge, I am the Junior Deacon. I help guide candidates during Initiation, I along with the Senior Deacon escort the Worshipful Senior Warden to the Altar. I am also Lodge Secretary. I send out notices when the Lodge is going to be meeting. I also keep record of the minutes of each Lodge meeting.

All of those jobs put enormous pressure on me to change. I hate snail mail. I was not very organized about paperwork. I was getting a little deaf so talking on the phone was hard. Yet, all of that aside, I am doing my best to be a good Almoner, Secretary and Deacon. Why? Because we work together. The ritual is only as good as the participants. I could not and would not do this on my own.

So that is part of why I am a Co-Mason. Plus, I look pretty good in a white suit, tie, and shoes. *grin*

BTW, if you would like to learn more, there is a link below. I know the folks in our Grand Lodge. Further they know almost everyone. Feel free to write to me if you wish.

A Master Mason
American Co-Masonry

Answer 3

I am a Mason. I belong because its the best way to give back to my community. Also there are alot of good moral lessons taught at the lodge.

I have become a better person after joining.

Answer 4

So we can remote view and take over people when need be. Happy ?

Answer 5

It is a fraternity.