When you petition to join the Masonic Lodge, do they do a criminal background check on you?

Answer 1

I imagine it varies from district to district... some are more formal in their inquiries. I know that some who have petitioned do not have these types of inquiries, just an interview that meets with the petitioner.

to some other responses:

* if you don't understand why someone would check your credit rating, crimilar record, etc... than you haven't been paying attention to the world for the past 50 years (or 5,000 for that matter...)

* i know people who have spent time in prison and are now freemasons

* the bible thing shouldn't get in your way, you have to have a belief in a supreme being, but your lodge should allow you to interpret this however you want (christian, jew, muslim, buddhist, hindu, spiritualist, animist, etc...) you have the right to use whatever sacred text you want - ask your uncle, he will know this

* i did not have to provide any personal or professional references

* just because you rejected them all doesn't mean everyone will or should - that is one of the important elements of freemasonry; and one of the founding masonic principles the USA was founded upon

Answer 2

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Answer 3

as Worshipful Brother Donald G. said the Masonic Lodge doesn't do a criminal background check as such but in the Indiana Jurisdiction there is a question regarding this which must be answered. Generally speaking and I emphasize generally speaking if a person has a felony then the Masonic Lodge may not accept the petition without a complete and through investigation.

If you are referring to a Lady joining the Masonic Fraternity we do not recognize Co-Masons in the State of Indiana. There are many other Jurisdictions which are the same. So even if you are joining yourself there are many who will not recognize you as a " Mason " but if you are referring to joining the Eastern Star and have the qualifications then the Masonic Fraternity would welcome you as a " Sister. "

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Answer 5

I don't know about a background check, as this process is a fairly 'modern' one; however, I do know you can petition on your own. You must be recommended by a current Mason.

Generally, to be a regular Freemason, a candidate must be a man who comes of his own free will.

Believe in a Supreme Being. (The form of which is left to open interpretation by the candidate)

Be at least the minimum age (18–25 years old depending on the jurisdiction).

Be of sound mind and body (Lodges do not deny membership to a man because of a physical disability; this is largely a historical holdover, and if a potential candidate says there will be no problem, he will be taken at his word).

Be of good morals, and of good reputation.
Be free-born (or "born free", i.e. not born a slave or bondsman).[44] As with the previous, this is entirely an historical anachronism, and can be interpreted in the same manner as it is in the context of being entitled to write a will. Some jurisdictions have removed this equirement.

Have character references, as well as one or two references from current Masons, depending on jurisdiction.

Deviation from one or more of these requirements is generally the barometer of Masonic regularity or irregularity. However, an accepted deviation in some regular jurisdictions is to allow a Lewis (the son of a Mason), to be initiated earlier than the normal minimum age for that jurisdiction, although no earlier than the age of 18.

Some Grand Lodges in the United States have an additional residence requirement, candidates being expected to have lived within the jurisdiction for certain period of time, typically six months

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Answer 7

As a three time Past Master of my Masonic Lodge I assure you that we never did a criminal background check.
Perhaps it is different to-day.

Answer 8

So many organizations due a background check these days, including American Red Cross, even as a volunteer, however, we do not have to have a credit history check.

Answer 9

Yes they do a thorough background search and personal reference check.

Answer 10

Yes. They do a thorough background on you and that is part of it.