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Hey, there is a town nearby my city that has a ton of houses with those free mason signs in front of their house/ I have googled it and I understand it is a secret society, but what for? What is it that they do? Secret Society's creep me out personally. Does anyone know anything about this society?
LOL well my husband is a Mason, he was invited into the Lodge because his father was also one. I was a bit creeped out by it too when I first met him. He's been with the society since his early 20s (he's 32 now). Honestly even though I am his wife I don't know exactly what they do when they meet. He never tells me of course; he's taken an oath so he won't reveal what goes on. I know they have certain ceremonies, but what goes on exactly, I have no idea. I was recently invited to join The Order of the Eastern Star myself. It is the sister organization to the Masons, for their wives and daughters. I haven't had a chance to go to a meeting yet, too busy with kids and other things. But if I ever do, maybe I'll share here. Unless of course they'll kill me if I do!!
When you looked up Masons in Google, did you check out Wikipedia: Freemasonry - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia ? They have a pretty extensive explanation of the society and how it got started. Their main purpose now, as far as I can tell, is charitable. They give money and take part in community activities, similar to the Lions Club or the Rotary Club. And I think the men like the idea of having their own secret place to go hang out with no women around lol. Just my opinion there.
Here are some good web sites that will give you alot of iniformation.
Although some of thier meetings are "secret" they are far from secret, members have stickers on thier cars, they wear rings with thier symbol, and their buildings have large signs on them.
Need, I couldn't comment bc I had to spread it aorund. I do agree with you that I would be concerned that she doesn't know. I have heard that they are very secretive about waht they do so it is not a surprise you can't find alot about them, Cgirl. My brother knows alot about them but I couldn't get a hold of him to ask.
Actually National Treasure is NOT what is all about. My daughter has been involved in Masonic youth organizations for the last 5 years.
Masonry started out as a building trade guild prior to the Renaissance. Masons jealousy guarded the secrets of their trade, passing them from journeyman to apprentice. Freemasonry grew from these trade groups and maintained the facade of a secret organization. Free Masons are not largely different from Elks, Rotaries or Knights of Columbus. The main purpose of the organization is philanthropy and community service. They do have certain rituals they conduct during their meetings that are kept secret. But these rituals are simply a very structured way of conducting a meeting.
And to CGirl, if you want to know more, join Eastern Star, which is the women's equivalent.
I would have a problem with that if it were my spouse (and I am by no means a controlling person).
Yeah I'm sure it would bother a lot of people, but honestly, it really doesn't bother me. I trust him that he's not doing anything illegal or immoral. I look at it sort of the same as, he can't always tell me what he does at work either, because of patient confidentiality. I know that's not exactly the same thing, but it feels the same to me. He was in the Masons for a few years before I met him too, so it's not something new since we've been together. It's always been part of my relationship with him. Plus I may be joining the female version myself soon. So I will basically "find out" if and when I do that.
And Scott is absolutely right; they mostly exist as a charitable organization these days.
my wifes grandfather was a mason. he was a man of integrity, faith, and honor.
yes... they have rituals we wont understand. at his funeral they had a whole ceremony that was obviously a masonic ritual.
while the idea of a closed society can be unnerving, i can tell you this man would never have been a part of something that wasnt wholesome, just, and of the highest integrity.
i named my son after him, and if i am just half the man he was, im doing a good job.
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