Question:
What is Freemasonry? I think I want to become a freemason, but how?
Johnnyx1237
2012-12-15 19:51:25 UTC
I've heard many times that freemasons are evil, but I've come to neglect such lies, I think that the thing is that Freemasonry and the illuminati/conspiracies are not the same thing. So any freemason can tell me how to become one myself? I'm male (I heard you have to be male to become one) and I'm 19 years old. Also, is freemasonry much like church? Like where you do rituals and follow certain ceremonies or something or is it nothing like that? Is freemasonry evil in any way? Please help.
Eleven answers:
Zachary
2012-12-15 20:07:41 UTC
(Sorry for history, but history leads to the present to answer your questions) The Freemasons were started at the time of the building of Solomon's Temple. The Freemasons were the most elite stone workers and masons of the times. When Solomon's Temple was finished, the group never disbanded, and started making their own belief system and inviting more people into their group.

When the Pilgrims arrived in America, the Mason's arrived with them. They were not very prominent until the time that America was being founded. Some of our most important and prominent forefathers were Mason's, such as Thomas Jefferson, Ben Franklin, John Adams, and even George Washington, our first president, were Mason's. So to answer your questions if they're evil, if they were, could America have turned out so great?

Presently, the Mason's have a profound impact on America. Most of the buildings in Washington D.C. were designed, and cornerstones lied, by Freemasons. This includes the White House and the Capitol Building.

As for the Illuminati, they are close to the Freemasons, but in fact are also completely different. The Illuminati broke off from the Masons in the early years of America. The Illuminati are the people who said that the Statue of Liberty is a sign of Lucifer (which is in fact, true. A Lucifer = bearer of light. Statue of Liberty = bears a torch = A Lucifer, not THE Lucifer, Devil.) However, the Freemasons are surrounded by a lot of conspiracy. The cornerstone of the White House being missing, Capitol Building, brainwashing officials, being "secretive" etc.

Yes, you have to be asked by another member of the Freemasons to join their chapter, and you have to be voted in.

Not completely like church. You can still have your own religion, or no religion, to an extent. The Freemasons believe in a God-like being, they call "Architect of the Universe." He who designed us, built us, etc.

There are certain rituals/ceremonies, or what not that you have to do, but contrary to popular belief, these are not secret, and all of these rituals/ceremonies can be found on the internet.

Freemasonry is not evil, but very hard to join.
meat
2012-12-16 05:02:51 UTC
Freemasonry is the world's oldest social fraternity and largest charity.



If you want to join the fraternity, go to the Grand Lodge website for your jurisdiction (every state in the United States has a Grand Lodge, and most countries have one as well), use the Lodge locator, and find a Masonic Lodge near you. Contact the Secretary or the Master of the Lodge and inform them of your interest. Go down to the Lodge during public events and meet the members. Talk to them. Ask them your questions about the fraternity. If you like what you hear, ask for an application. It's that simple.



Freemasonry isn't a church, it isn't a substitute for one, and there are no religious rituals or religious ceremonies that take place within the Lodge. It is a fraternity; it does have it's ceremonies, and - like all fraternities - it does have it's rituals. None of them are evil, they're just private; open only to members of the fraternity.



NOTES:



- You DO NOT have to "get a freemason to invite you into his chapter."



- Freemasonry doesn't consist of 'chapters.'



- You will NOT "meet with three (?) masons," nor will they :present your case to that particular lodge." There is an interview process that starts after you turn in an application and it's read in Lodge. NO ONE 'presents' your case (whatever THAT means) to the Lodge.



- Freemasonry existed before the building Solomon's Temple; Solomon's temple wasn't the first building made of stone requiring Masons who were free to travel from country to country or kingdom to kingdom.



- Freemasons were not 'elite stone workers' at all; they just knew how to use geometry, which resulted in beautiful buildings that displayed symmetry and order.



- Freemasons NEVER started 'making their own belief system' EVER. Period. Freemasonry was a collection of worker's guilds which evolved into speculative Lodges and became a fraternity.



- No freemason arrived with the pilgrims. There were certainly builders who worked in stone, but a linear timeline clearly shows that no Freemason - as it is known today and has been known for the last 300 years - could have arrived on the Mayflower. The Mayflower transported pilgrims to America in 1620. Freemasonry as a fraternity didn't 'officially' start until 1717 at the Goose and Gridiron tavern.



- Thomas Jefferson wasn't a Freemason. Neither was John Adams.



- Most of the buildings in Washington D.C. were NOT designed by Freemasons.



- The Illuminati were NEVER 'close' to Freemasonry; Freemasonry is a social fraternity where religion and politics aren't discussed. The Illuminati existed PRIMARILY as a political group. Duh.



- The Illuminati never "broke off" from Freemasonry in the "early years of America." The Illuminati were a BAVARIAN group that had nothing at all to do with America, the French creator of the Statue of Liberty, or anything at all in Freemasonry. Duh.



- Freemasonry does NOT "believe in a God-like being." Freemasonry is a social fraternity, not a religion. Duh.



- Freemasonry is not "very hard to join." You ask for an application. It's that simple and easy to join.



- You do not - and will not - get "invited" to join the fraternity. YOU have to ask; Freemasonry does not recruit.
?
2012-12-15 21:45:41 UTC
I am a Freemason.



The information you have already been given is partially wrong.



You do not need to know a Freemason(though this can speed up the joining process)

You do not need to be asked to join.



If you do know a Freemason,then you can approach him and ask for his help.

If you do not know any Freemasons then you could visit your local masonic lodge or masonic centre and talk to them,or if this is not possible contact the Grand Lodge that covers your country,or state,they will put you in touch with a local lodge who will take things from there



Before you make any contact, you need to meet some very simple criteria-these alter slightly from area to area,but the basics are the same-you must be a mature male,believe in a "God",have no criminal record-these are clearly listed on most Grand Lodge sites.



Here is a link to the site that covers the Grand lodge of England,where i live

http://www.ugle.org.uk/

http://www.ugle.org.uk/how-to-become-a-mason/



It should give you an idea of the joining process.

Please feel free to contact me,if you have any questions.



There are other Freemasons on this site who should pick up this question later in the day and may be able to provide further help
shupp
2016-08-03 15:58:24 UTC
One requirement in every masonic community is perception in a "supreme Being". I'm sorry however if you happen to are not able to in just right sense of right and wrong say that you consider in God, be it Jehovah, Allah or even non secular nature then you definately cannot be admitted into Masonry. There are three questions that you have to answer within the affirmative: Do you suppose within the existence of a supreme being? Do you think that supreme being punishes vice and rewards advantage? And Do you consider that supreme being has made his will understand to man? If that you would be able to answer sure then you can and will have to ask any mason for an utility type.
Nightwolf
2012-12-16 13:20:24 UTC
If you want to join the Freemasons, it's easy.

To be one, ask one.



Find out the requirements to join the lodge in your area.

Yes, you have to be male.

Yes, you must believe in a Supreme Being (this can be God, Allah or Jehovah).

The age requirement: 18-21 depending on where you live.
Big Joey
2012-12-15 19:55:44 UTC
Freemasonry is just a fraternity, in fact it is the oldest of the fraternities. That means no real religious worship. Do some research then talk to a mason, and they will get you started.





Freemasons cannot ask you to join, you must inquire about joining, and no, you do not have to be related to any masons.
JAMES K
2012-12-16 13:55:15 UTC
Ioerr, Zachery and several others spout only nonsense.

Freemasonry is a Fraternity of Gentlemen. You can find specific information at the Grand Lodge website for your area. You can find them here:

http://web.mit.edu/dryfoo/Masonry/Pointers/grand-lodges.html



Please do not read material by anyone except actual Freemasons.
lonely Man
2012-12-16 02:28:55 UTC
well in some states you have to be 21 years old, in some it's 18. you CANNOT be asked you have to ask. you do not need to be related to a Mason in order to become one. but it will help if you know of any to sign your petition. that or you may have to constantly visit the lodge you plan to attend, which is overall a good thing. Freemasonry IS NOT A CHURCH/RELIGION. you must believe in a single God. but that choice is up to you. we cannot determine which God you follow.
Thomas
2012-12-15 20:02:36 UTC
They have a website for freemasonry lodges. You cannot be atheist, you will meet with three (?) masons and they will present your case to that particular lodge.
2012-12-15 19:52:13 UTC
You have to get a freemason to invite you into his chapter. And all the other freemasons in that chapter have to vote on whether to let you in.
Adam Swimsuit Edition, backup 2
2012-12-15 20:08:23 UTC
you have to be invited


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