Does anyone have the "Cliff's Notes" description of the Free Masons? What exactly are they, what do they represent, and how difficult is it to "join"? I heard it's not like hooking up at the VFW? Bill T.
Bill, all of your questions will be answered here:
http://www.masonic-lodge-of-education.com/become-a-free-mason.htmlFreemason Membership Requirements
What are the requirements to become a Free Mason?
The requirements to join Freemasons, are:
* You must be a man of good repute.
* In most U.S. states, you must be over the age of 21. Some states vary, so you will need to ask.
* You must believe in a Supreme Being. (This is a requirement in the majority of jurisdictions around the world.)
* You must be able to support yourself and your family.
* You must live a moral and ethical life.
* You must have a strong desire to want to make a difference in the world. By your actions, you want to make yourself a better man, and make your community and the world a better place to live.
* Are Lodge dues expensive if I become a Free Mason?
Typically, lodge dues are a nominal sum in the United States, however each Lodge varies, somewhat. Lodge dues in other countries vary. Some are nominal sums and some can be more expensive. Inquiries as to the annual dues in your area should be made to your individual lodge.
What will I gain if I become a Free Mason?
* 1. You will never again be truly alone, because you are a part of a brotherhood of men who want to see you prosper in all ways possible and if it is within their ability, they will help you to do so.
* 2. You will learn to focus your energies upon an upright and truthful life, and remove the more negative excesses which all of mankind must continually resist.
* 3. You will become a better man, if you truly wish to study and learn.
How do I begin the process to become a Free Mason?
* 1. In the United Sates, you may look in the telephone book for the phone number of a Masonic lodge near you, however, it is highly probable no one will be there to answer your call because lodges usually only meet twice a month, during a week day, in the evening.
* 2. If you find a man who has a bumper sticker that says: 2B1Ask1, you may ask him to provide you a petition. He probably won't have a petition for Masonic admission with him, but if you give him your name and phone number, he will contact a member of his lodge, who will contact you.
* 3. However, the easiest way to begin the process is to contact your state or country's Grand Lodge. You may call them or fill out their website form and request that they have someone contact you.
Then what happens?
1. Arrangements will be made to meet you, personally, to discuss Freemasonry.
2. A committee of members from the Lodge, which are called the Investigative Committee, will contact you to arrange a meeting.
They will answer any questions you may have. If the meeting is mutually satisfactory; you will be asked if you wish to fill out a petition form.
3. The Investigative Committee performs inquiries of others as to your character.
4. Your request for membership will be balloted upon by the lodge's members.
5. You will be advised of the date of your admission.
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