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whats your opinion on the masons?

2007-02-26 02:26:43 · 9 answers · asked by master betty 1 in Society & Culture Other - Society & Culture

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Simply put, we are a fraternal organization dedicated to improving ourselves and helping others.

If you know what a Mason is, you are familiar with some of the jobs that a Mason might have, as far as building with stone and brick. Masons use certain tools and concepts to do their work. These are called operative Masons.

Freemasonry is also referred to as speculative Masonry, and this is a fraternal organization that (to make things simple), assigns certain ideas or principles to the working tools of operative Masons, and uses these to teach certain moral lessons. Our group is a fraternity based on this concept of conveying intangible ideas through the use of symbolism derived from ancient Masonic teachings.

As an example, Masons use a square to make sure that structures adhere to perfect angles. We may use this to remember to square our actions with others (to deal with people squarely and fairly). Also, an operative Mason uses a level to make sure that something is evenly perpendicular to the ground. Speculative Masons use this to teach that we are all equal and on the level with others.

Those are just a few examples of how Freemasonry and operative masons are related. However, it in not required that Freemasons be operative masons. We are bankers and ditch diggers, waiters and software engineers, preachers and bartenders, and all other occupations.

While it was pretty common for men at the time of the founding of the United States to be Freemasons, not all of the Founding Fathers were brothers. Ben Franklin, George Washington, Paul Revere were members, but John Adams and and others were not. Thirteen signers of the Declaration of Independence were Masons. The reason that so many were members is because the Masons believe in freedom and equality, so it stands to reason that men of such belief would be involved in the creation of our country. It should be mentioned, however, that this political activity was not done as an act of the Masons. In fact, many Masons at the time were also loyal to England.

There are a lot of conspiracy theories about the Freemasons out there, and many outrageous claims that we are Satanists or that we rule the country. First, how could an organization that gives about $2 million dollars A DAY to charity be an evil organization. Second, we are forbidden to discuss politics in our lodge meetings, so it would be pretty difficult to run a country while not speaking of politics.

Also note that all of these crackpot accusations about the Masons are made by non-Masons, so they really wouldn't know what they are talking about, would they.

If I can answer any further questions, please feel free to contact me.

2007-02-26 04:54:34 · answer #1 · answered by maboot24 5 · 0 0

It is a fraternal organization with the principle tenets of brotherly love, relief, and truth.

It is a peculiar system of morality veiled in allegory and illustrated by symbols. The lessons are taught through a system of rituals or dramas in which the initiate is led through a series of events meant to impress his mind.

There are certain modes of recognition known among members. These modes of recognition allow members to prove their membership to other members. The degrees also have questions and answers that have to be memorized before advancement. The questions and answers also teach further lessons.

My opinion is that it is the greatest fraternity in the world. Nothing evil and nothing crass. It is the best.

2007-03-02 02:47:44 · answer #2 · answered by Clint S 3 · 0 0

I have always been of the opinion that there is something a bit peculiar about them, although I do know that they do good works charity wise.

However, when my father was alive a friend of his who was a freemason, asked my father if he would like to consider joining them. Although my father was a businessman, and a pillar of society he declined. I think that there was something there that wasn't quite right,as he never would join anything that wasn't on the straight and narrow.

Because of their pact of secrecy I do believe that they may have peculiar things to hide.

2007-02-26 10:49:13 · answer #3 · answered by ? 5 · 0 0

The Queen belongs to the Freemasons.

2007-02-26 10:33:05 · answer #4 · answered by idler22 4 · 0 2

I've not really researched it properly but the image I have formed rightly or wrongly is:

It is a closed order practising to control certain situations.

Public viewing is possible of websites but I think this doesn't give the true picture to the closed order.

2007-02-26 10:43:12 · answer #5 · answered by Jewel 6 · 0 0

i don't care but, i know that the Queen belongs to the Freemasons and Bush!!!
and i think its people who want to take of the world!!!

2007-02-26 11:30:23 · answer #6 · answered by jasmine D 3 · 0 0

They filled my mortar bowl with all kinds of things I never expected to unearth while alive.

How's that for an answer.

2007-02-28 20:55:13 · answer #7 · answered by Labatt113 4 · 0 0

Do a lot for charity - but got some quirky ceremonies!

2007-02-26 10:32:15 · answer #8 · answered by Wantstohelpu 3 · 1 0

A bit weird really...

2007-02-26 10:55:27 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

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