Share Your Thoughts on the Freemasons
From U.S. presidents to top athletes, Founding Fathers to legendary writers, Freemasons can be found in almost every field.
The fraternal order has long been the target of conspiracy theories and hoaxes, and not many people know the real story.
What do you think of this secretive organization? Check out our slideshows on places in Washington that are important to the Masons and famous Freemasons, then share your thoughts in the comments section below.
Reader Comments
Thoughtrs on Freemasonry
Secret? Not really. Information on Freemasons can be found in nearly every library, and certainly on-line. If they were truly a "secret society", they'd have to change their passwords every few days.
Unfortunately, our fathers, uncles, brothers at one time thought they could not say ANYTHING about freemasonry, but in reality, all the lectures and many parts of the fraternity activities are written, so they can be discussed openly. Its really only information concerning voting on new applicants and opening and closing the Lodge that is not openly discussed.
As far as silly names, hats, etc., those are in fraternal associations one may think as being graduates from the principal and essential bedrock of Freemasonry, the Blue Lodge.
Masons
As a proud member of the Masonic Fraternaty, I remind all that our leaders have repeatedly stated that the only secrets we have are our means of identifying each other.
We accept good men of all faiths and ethnic backgrounds. We are a world wide organization. I have sat in lodge with Protestants, Catholics, Muslims, and Buddist. I know of no other fraternaty that is so well know, respected, and open.
Freemasons
In reference to the poster who commented about Bibles, Korans or other scripture being on the altars in Masonic Lodges, they are partially correct. I have never seen other than the Holy Bible on the altars of any lodge I have visited. However, Masonry is open to any man who professes belief in one true God. In lodges with Jewish members, it is common to have an Old Testament (Torah) on the altar. In lodges with Muslim members, the Koran is present. What do these men have in common? A desire to be better husbands, better community members and better men in the sight of God.
To the poster who asked what Masons have done to be considered charitable: Have you heard of Shriners Hospitals? They provide free care to children with burns or orthopedic problems. Masonic charities spend, on average, over $1 MILLION dollars a day in the United states alone. Please research before you post.
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