2007-12-12 09:50:50 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
One lays bricks the other worships an unknown god.
2007-12-12 09:59:57 · answer #1 · answered by Fish <>< 7 · 0⤊ 7⤋
mason = bricklayer
freemason = member of the freemason fraternity; the fraternity descended from the ancient masonic guilds that built the great wonders and cathedrals around the world. Free has two meanings - 1) never a slave 2) speculative, i.e. 'free' from being an operative mason
to some other responses:
* freemasonry is NOT a religion; it does not offer salvation, and requires that its members have a religion
* there is no worship in the freemason Lodge, it is a fraternity, religion and politics are not discussed in Lodge...
2007-12-12 22:30:28 · answer #2 · answered by cl_freemason 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
A mason works in brick or stone. A Freemason is a member of a fraternal organization.
2007-12-12 09:59:46 · answer #3 · answered by solarius 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Masons are Freemasons.
2016-05-23 06:55:59 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mason build with bricks, however, the Freemasons are also known as Masons. Their lodges are Masonic Lodges. Freemasons are part of a religious fraternal organization.
2007-12-12 09:59:25 · answer #5 · answered by Trina™ 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Sometimes they're the same- I'm a Freemason, but we're also called masons, just because it's simpler. To get more complicated, we call the stone and brick workers "Operative Masons", and we're called "Speculative Masons".
2007-12-13 14:24:32 · answer #6 · answered by Eric S 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There are so many already correct answers here. I am only writing to show you the link between the two...
Masons were trade men who worked with brick and mortar. They had the training in steps that we still use today - that is to say: Apprentice, Journeyman, Master Craftsman. These three steps are used in most trade skills today. Obviously, belonging to the Masons ment that you were a Mason by trade, and that you were working to become a Master Craftsmen (Master Mason).
A time in history came when other people wanted to join the Masons even though they were not Masons by trade, (some were doctors, lawyers, musicians, etc.) Since these people were not bricklayers, there had to be some way to denote the difference. So then, they were called "Free-Masons" which could be defined as: *Being a Mason free from the bricks and mortar work*
2007-12-12 11:12:09 · answer #7 · answered by tristan-adams 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
mason is the word for people who work as brick layers stone layers and other people who who do similer work in construction and landscaping. a freemason is a person who belongs to the freemasonary organization a semi secret group of people who are dedicated to the enlightment of people though education and science. they beleive in a higher being they call the surprime arcitect meaning the builder of all things. usualy concidered the christian god though not nessarly so. you can find a lot of information about them online if you look up the word freemason
2007-12-12 09:57:15 · answer #8 · answered by stacy o 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Freemasons are ofter called Masons for short. the fraternity has its roots in the guilds of the ancient stone workers, but has evolved much since then.
*Pastor Art - We are not a religion. And isn't it a sin to bear false witness against thy neighbor??? I thought you would know that.
2007-12-13 18:02:07 · answer #9 · answered by ProudAmerican 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A mason is a bricklayer.
A freemason is a member of the world's most unsecret, secret men's club.
It's my understanding the freemasons were formed in part so men could discuss religion/business apart from the theological powers that be who tended to burn at the stake anyone who chose to favor free speech and free thought.
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2007-12-12 10:00:26 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
Masons work with bricks, Freemasons are members of the society.
2007-12-12 09:56:15 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋