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 virtues 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 Lodges 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 next stated meeting when all the members present will vote on the petitioner. Once the petitioner is accepted he is given the three Degrees of Entered Apprentice, the Fellow Craft and the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason. There are certain requirements 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 can wear any Masonic jewelry. One must have a Belief in a Supreme Being and Holy Books play an important part in all Masonic Rituals, Ceremonies and Activities. 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 like many other Fraternal Organizations such as the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Moose, Eagles, Elks, Knights of Pythias, Knights of St. John, Knights of Columbus, etc. etc.
The Masonic Fraternity is NOT Satanic in any way.
Suggest if you are interested in pursuing interest in the Masonic Fraternity if over the age of 18 you contact a man whom you know to be a Mason for further information and an application. If you are under 18 you can inquire about the DeMolay Organization.
If no local Masonic Lodge is available then suggest contacting the Grand Lodge of Masons for the State you reside in. The Grand Lodge Officers will be more than happy to assist you in any way possible.
Please contact the Masonic Lodge and the Brothers directly for accurate information for there are many who claim to have knowledge but unless they are members there is erroneous information which you may receive.
2007-03-02 09:39:18
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answered by Marvin R 7
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If you want True information and not conspiracy theory crap I would suggest stay off most internet sites and read books instead on Freemasonry. There are many masonic books now available to the public. Kessinger publishing has a wide variety of masonic literature.
Or better yet, become a mason and find out for yourself.
Masonry has given us ideals like liberty and it is hard for me to think our founding fathers were a bunch of Satan worshipping cultists.
2007-03-02 06:27:03
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answered by Papa Mac DaddyJoe 3
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answered by Anonymous
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www.infowars.com
Also read up on books by David Icke, you'll be shocked by how much he knows.. But you need to take some of it with a pinch of salt.
2007-03-02 06:43:08
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answered by Anonymous
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try http://illuminati-news.com for a start.
Go for Option A.
2007-03-02 06:21:40
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answered by Anonymous
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Try this link: http://www.sacred-texts.com , I know you will find there information about every belief.
2007-03-02 06:31:00
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answered by David G 6
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