Most men can become a Mason by simply asking — like Washington, Franklin, and most every Mason from the past to the present day. Membership is open to men of every race, religion, culture, and level of income. The requirements for membership are that you be over the age of 18, believe in a Supreme Being, and can be found to be of good character.
Generally, men seek out a Lodge near their home or workplace, or ask someone they know who is a Mason to recommend a Lodge to them. Not all men can become Masons, however. Grand Lodges were formed — first in England and Ireland, and later in America, to help standardize ritual, traditions, and customs among various Lodges. The first Grand Lodge in America was formed in Massachusetts in Today there is a Grand Lodge in every state — and virtually every country in the world.
The nature of Masonic ritual is both complex and beautiful. Not everyone will want to learn the ancient ritual — as it takes great time and study — but those Masons who choose to learn it are rewarded with the satisfaction of upholding a powerful tradition and helping their fellow Brothers further their Masonic understanding. Masonry accepts men from every race, color, creed, nationality, and culture, and there are many Freemasons of African-American decent.
All Shriners are Masons. After that, any Mason can move on to one or more of the appendant bodies , including the Scottish and York Rites — and the Shriners. Masons may also affiliate with other Lodges. Freemasonry has always welcomed members of any faith, including Catholics. Today, there are many, many Catholics — as well as Jews, Muslims, and members of every faith who are Masons. Were all our early presidents Masons?
Although many presidents have been Masons throughout history — from George Washington to Gerald Ford fourteen Presidents. The list of prominent men who became Masons before going on to greatness is extensive.
Freemasonry is, by definition, a Fraternity that aims to promote Brotherly Love and Friendship among its members. It is a worldwide organization that draws together men from every country, race, religion, ethnicity, opinion, and background, and helps cultivate and promote better relationships and bonds of friendships among them.
Masons also appreciate and value relations with women. Masonry is not a religion. But it is one of the few platforms where men of every religion can come together. And although Lodges open and close with a prayer, and Masonry teaches morality, it is not a church or a religion. Masonry is open to all men who believe in God, but because of the necessity to take oaths, no atheist can become a Mason. Masonic principles teach the value of relief — or charity — and Freemasons give more than 2.
There are numerous other worthy causes and groups that local Lodges contribute to and help in their communities. In fact, much of the appeal of the Craft is that the great truths revealed in Masonic ritual can take years to understand. Like the building of any great structure, the powerful metaphors and symbols of Masonry build character — and sometimes greatness — one stone at a time. Seeking More Light In Masonry. Today, because of widespread interest in the Fraternity — along with the plethora of both information and misinformation found on the Internet — the following information was put together on how men can join: Most men can become a Mason by simply asking — like Washington, Franklin, and most every Mason from the past to the present day.
Can African Americans become Masons? Are Shriners Masons? I heard Catholics cannot become Masons, is that true? In the ancient world of Operative Masonry the masons were often required to move from job to job much as in our modern time.
Due to their experience and today, usually a membership in the labor union representing the craft they could move freely from job to job. Those doing so were normally members of a Masonic guild, whose members would, if known, vouch for the qualifications of or recommend another 'traveling' mason.
In speculative masonry we as Master Masons may freely move from Lodge to Lodge either visiting or moving membership and upon proper avouchment or by testing be found worthy to attend another Master Mason Lodge.
This is much the same as moving from one job to another or from one ancient Masonic guild to another. Also, a Master Mason is a traveler from west to east, as east is the where the sun comes up, hence the source of light.
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