What are Shriners?

Question

what are the shriners, what do they stand for, what do they do, where are their origins, meanings and is there anything religious behind them?
are they related to masons?

Answer 1

Yes they are. They are all Master Masons.

Answer 2

Oh yes they are Masonic. Most Shriner leadership is 33 degree Freemason. Up until 2001 you had to be at least Scottish or york rite to become a Shriner, now any Mason can. In fact when they were established in 1870 they were called the Group of Crazed Freemasons.

Masonry has deeply rooted satanic beliefs and chants.

Hope this helps

Answer 3

They are the Masonic organisation that wear the red fezzes (as the call themselves Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine and the Fez is the traditional hat of Egypt)
They are also known for Shriner's Hospitals for Children they administer...
They are very active in charity work.
Contrary to what many misguided fundamentalist Christian will tell you Freemasonry is NOT Satanic (though an argument can be made for calling it Luciferian- but THAT is a VERY different meaning!). In fact Masonic beliefs are very much judeo/christian and most Masons consider themselves protestant christians. I am not a Mason- not am I trying to defend their beliefs - just stateing FACT.

Answer 4

Shriners are wonderful people who help sick or injured children.

Answer 5

Yes they are Masons... Look it up on line. I think you'll be surprised at what they do.

They believe in a supreme being. They aren't just christians.

Answer 6

Try this, and yes they are masons:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shriners

Answer 7

They a high- degree type of Freemason and they are renowned for their philanthropy(especially to sick children) and practical jokes.

Answer 8

Here's a website that will give you more information:

http://www.shrinershq.org/