what r freemasons all about? r they christians or a cult? how do u join or qualify 2 b 1?

Question

id b 3rd generation if i went in2 it. both my dad n grandpa were in it, but they r both gone now, passed on, my uncle 2. no 1 2 pick their brain 2 find out what its all about.

Answer 1

they are a secret society many believe are a cult, but only in the very high levels does it become apparent according to people I have known who are against it.

Answer 2

I am a Freemason. To join all you need to do is ask. You will never be invited to join because it is against the rule for us to recruit or invite people.

Here is a link to the real rules for joining

http://www.mainemason.org/becomeone/index.asp


At my lodge men meet, eat dinner together and talk. I see these men as role models. The bond there is like father to son, brother to brother. I learn for their life experience how to be a better father, husband, and man.

The famous line most masons quote is we make good men better. At a lodge you learn how to be a better man not just a better person. You learn how to be honest trustworthy and hard working.

I am 29 and having many friends that range in age from 20 to 85 really lets you understand what life is about. Talking with people that have been where you were and talking to people that are where you are going helps put your life in proper prospective.


We also spend a lot of time doing charitable work.

If you think morals and integrity are important then you may like being a mason.

After joining attendance is not mandatory.

Freemasonry is not a religion and does not interfere with your religion. Discussions about religion are not even allowed at a lodge.

Answer 3

"Freemasonry is a fraternal organization whose membership has shared moral and metaphysical ideals and — in most of its branches — requires a constitutional declaration of belief in a Supreme Being.[1]

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."[2]

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.[3] 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."[4][5][6] Most modern Freemasons regard the traditional concern over secrecy as a demonstration of their ability to keep a promise[7] and a concern over the privacy of their own affairs.[8] "Lodge meetings, like meetings of many other social and professional associations, are private occasions open only to members."[9][10] The private aspects of modern Freemasonry deal with the modes of recognition amongst members and elements within the ritual.[11][6]

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,[12] or could be outright hoaxes on the part of the author.[9] 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.[9]"

Answer 4

There are a number of different origin stories. My favorite is this one:
During the building of the first temple (Solomon's temple), there were masons brought in from Tyre to do the stone work of the temple. God revealed to Solomon the rites that were to take place in the temple and Solomon began performing these rites, before the temple was finished. Several of the masons observed them and decided they were good and believed they were true and holy. But then they observed how Solomon began to turn his back on God and seek out strange wives. (Some say he had upwards of 2,000 wives, most of them pagan). They turned him away from the true God. The masons organized themselves into a society to keep the way of these sacred rites until a righteous Solomon would return, at some point in the future.

Answer 5

The people to ask are freemasons. And I doubt you will find many who are willing to talk about their meetings to an outsider.

If you are interested in going I would go to a local lodge and talk to them. I don't believe it is very hard - but you must keep their oath of secrecy. That is very important to them.

No, they are not a cult. Not in the least. There are many rumors flying about - most fueled by Christians I'm sorry to say. All are based in fear and ignorance. Don't believe any of them.

If you are truly interested in joining - then do so. You aren't going to be sucked into some demon club.

Many of our founding fathers were masons - and I don't know any stories of them being infected by Satan.

Answer 6

They are Christian, not born-again types. Rather narrow minded in my opinion. However, they have a saying, "Ask a mason to be a mason". In other words, you have to be sponsored into the group. Only a mason can explain what they do because it is a "secret" society. Maybe one of your Dad's friends could advise you.

Answer 7

It is a Secret Society based on good works.
Enter with caution.

Answer 8

It witch craft at the Highest Level, and Looks like Christians at the Lower level.

The more "knowledge you have" the further away from Christ it Gets!

Check out the Website

Answer 9

I'm not sure but reading up on them has a certain mystery about them. They are the oldest fraternity of men from different religions.http://freemasons.meetup.com/

Answer 10

There probably is a temple in your town. Stop by, tell them your history, and talk to them.