Why will you find on any freemason temple floor black and white squares?

Answer 1

Squares are a very important symbol in Freemasonry, in fact most of their philosophy hinges upon the symbol of the "Square".; the terms "to square up", "fair and square", and "on the square" all have their origins in Freemasonry! There are several other meanings to the square that have to do with them as a symbol of "righteousness" but it would be too complicated to explain here. The black and white colours are an old Templar symbol (the Templars were responsible for the spread of Freemasonry through their association with the masons who built the many old cathedrals for them, and another name for the Knights Templar was "The Knights of the White and Black") of their flag, the Beausceant, half white and half black, symbolizing their mastery of the dual nature of existence. (The same idea is behind the "Tai Chi" symbol, sometimes known as the "Yin-Yang" symbol.) In any case, the checkerboard floor at the centre of the Temple represents the dual nature of existence perfectly 'squared' (and thus "righteous" ) and integrated into a harmonious and regular pattern of alternation, and the Masonic aspirant stands with his feet on one white square and one black square when he takes his oath.

Answer 2

The short answer is to represent the floor of King Solomons Temple.

Thumbs up to both Lili and tatim for good answers. My lodge was originally carpeted, but we have now moved to a new building with checkered pavement - however the tiles are more of a brown and a "color formerly known as white". LOL

Answer 3

Supposedly it represents the floor of the temple of Solomon.
Light and darkness, good and evil.

Answer 4

not all will. I belong to two lodges both have carpet on the floor

Answer 5

I have never been in one, but I am sure it represents something.
Most reorganizations have things to represent them, like trademarks.

Answer 6

I never noticed that. I'll ask my dad and get back to you on that one.