2007-08-15 07:29:37 · 7 answers · asked by Reverend G 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
We call those who are applying to become Masons but are not yet initiated into Co-Masonry, "profanes" from "pro" "fana" before the temple.
Those who pretended to be Masons and steal the secrets of the Masons were called "Cowens"
Those who listened outside the Lodges under the roof where the drips of the eaves would hit them were called "Eavesdroppers."
Those latter two are not nice terms and they refer to those who try to unworthily steal the secrets of Freemasonry.
Other than that, mankind, humankind, humanity, universal brotherhood.
2007-08-15 18:40:11 · answer #1 · answered by NeoArt 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A non-mason is any person who has not been initiated into a regular constituted lodges under the control of a regular Grand Lodge.
The term non-mason is not a derogatory title, but merely means you are not a member of Freemasonry.
2007-08-15 22:22:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Humans, citizens.... The list will be large. There is no particular name for non-masons and I don't really see a need for there to be.
2007-08-15 22:22:26 · answer #3 · answered by Freemason Andy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is no specific Masonic word for men who are not members of the craft. We would typically say "He is not a member". Instead of having a word for people who AREN'T Masons, we have words for people who ARE Masons to distinguish. We refer to oursleves as "brothers", "members of the craft", "travelling men", etc.
If you have any other questions about Freemasonry, please feel free to contact me.
2007-08-15 07:44:21 · answer #4 · answered by maboot24 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Mankind
2007-08-15 07:33:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Non-mason, I guess. We generally don't "classify" or talk about people that way.
2007-08-15 07:35:58 · answer #6 · answered by Pirate AM™ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Profane is the correct answer.
2007-08-16 15:46:51 · answer #7 · answered by Bro Dan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋