About Freemasony
What is Freemasonry?
Freemasonry is both the largest and longest running fraternity in the world today. Volumes of books, articles, and documentaries have been made and written inquiring into Freemasonry. Even so, Freemasonry continues to be a mystery to a vast amount of people. The following material was prepared in order to present informative data on Freemasonry and erase any future doubts on the authenticity of the order.
It’s History
According to various scholars Freemasonry got its start with operative masons of the medieval time period who were the constructors of various citadels and cathedrals. It is their understanding and capabilities of these architectures that allowed them privileges and special permissions to travel among countries resulting in particular methods of detection and recognition in order to identify one another. Upon finalization of a temple operative masons began to accept non operative members into what had grown to become a fraternity. As time passed these fraternities or lodges become composed solely of non
operative members. It is from these groups that Freemasonry got it start.
The purpose of Freemasonry
Freemasonry and its extraordinary development are based on moral teachings and its spiritual development. Its moral teachings are appreciation to fraternity, mutual
helpings, search of truth, and practice of virtues (Patience, Strength, Prudence and Justice). Its spiritual development is fundamental in its conviction of its member’s existence to a Supreme Being. All and all the purpose of Freemasonry is to take good men and help them become:
Through symbols, allegories and rituals Freemasonry uses the tools of a stone mason to teach the virtues, morals, and spirituality that all masons practice in there day to day lives. Freemasonry teaches the principals of love for ones fraternity, brotherhood, truth, charity, patriotism, mutual respect, and dedications towards excellence. It is
for these reasons that the unity within Freemasonry is so strong, because its members fight to become better men.
Discovering aspects of Freemasonry
Freemasonry among others is an educative, philanthropic, social, and tolerant fraternity. It emphasizes its member’s obligations to insert themselves in the world around
them, to discover their relationship with the universe, unlock their intellectual potential, be just, follow their conscience, take responsibility for their actions, be persistent, honest, and sincere.
Freemasonry has no financial incentive. It mandates its members be selfless in the bettering of today’s society. Freemasonry is neither a mutualistic society nor one with
financial benefits. It is however a philanthropic society that supports many charitable causes worldwide.
Freemasonry remains tolerant in the sense that although it promotes the existence of a Supreme Being it does not endorse any particular creed or theology. Though Freemasonry does contain a spiritual aspect to it is not a religion and does not substitute or interfere with the religious beliefs of its members.
It is complimentary and welcomes members of every religion or religious organization who promote the belief of a Supreme Being. Freemasonry welcomes any male candidate with disregard to color, race, religion, or beliefs with a prerequisite that they are of moral character and reputation.
Is Freemasonry a Secret Society?
Contrary to popular belief Freemasonry is a discreet society not a secret one. Freemasonry does not hide its existence or that of its members. Freemasons have
distinctive ways to identify themselves, but this only serves to identify the degree they carry in lodge. More than 25,000 books have been written pertaining
to Freemasonry most of which can be found at your local library.
Who has been a Freemason?
Freemasons have had a range of noble men as members in the various fields of independence, government, science, sports, and entertainment. Men like George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Benito Juarez, Simon Bolívar, José Maria Morelos y Pavón, José Marti, Mozart, Isaac Newton, Mario Moreno “Cantinflas”, and hundreds more have had the pleasure and privilege of being recognized as a “Masonic Brothers.”
How does one become a Freemason?
Freemasonry welcomes any male candidate with disregard to color, race, religion, or beliefs with the prerequisite that they are of moral character and reputation. Unlike various fraternal organizations Freemasonry does not solicit its members. Whoever wishes to be accepted into Freemasonry must seek admission themselves in a spontaneous and free manner. A candidate interested in entering Freemasonry must seek and submit an application from a known Freemason.
Masonry is a way of life
Disharmony tends to prevail in our world. Men are faced with constant challenges and moral values are lost each day. Freemasons have at their disposition the strength and principals of Freemasonry and the energy that it emanates. Freemasons give one another the moral support that enables them the ability to prevail in their search of harmony and inner peace.
The doors to Freemasonry are open to any man who seeks harmony within themselves and the world around them. Freemasonry is for those who seek to participate in the advancement of our world in order to make it a more affable place where everyone may live in harmony, peace, liberty, equality and fraternity.
Freemasonry is both the largest and longest running fraternity in the world today. Volumes of books, articles, and documentaries have been made and written inquiring into Freemasonry. Even so, Freemasonry continues to be a mystery to a vast amount of people. The following material was prepared in order to present informative data on Freemasonry and erase any future doubts on the authenticity of the order.
It’s History
According to various scholars Freemasonry got its start with operative masons of the medieval time period who were the constructors of various citadels and cathedrals. It is their understanding and capabilities of these architectures that allowed them privileges and special permissions to travel among countries resulting in particular methods of detection and recognition in order to identify one another. Upon finalization of a temple operative masons began to accept non operative members into what had grown to become a fraternity. As time passed these fraternities or lodges become composed solely of non
operative members. It is from these groups that Freemasonry got it start.
The purpose of Freemasonry
Freemasonry and its extraordinary development are based on moral teachings and its spiritual development. Its moral teachings are appreciation to fraternity, mutual
helpings, search of truth, and practice of virtues (Patience, Strength, Prudence and Justice). Its spiritual development is fundamental in its conviction of its member’s existence to a Supreme Being. All and all the purpose of Freemasonry is to take good men and help them become:
- Better sons
- Better spouses
- Better Fathers
- Better Citizens
- Better Men
Through symbols, allegories and rituals Freemasonry uses the tools of a stone mason to teach the virtues, morals, and spirituality that all masons practice in there day to day lives. Freemasonry teaches the principals of love for ones fraternity, brotherhood, truth, charity, patriotism, mutual respect, and dedications towards excellence. It is
for these reasons that the unity within Freemasonry is so strong, because its members fight to become better men.
Discovering aspects of Freemasonry
Freemasonry among others is an educative, philanthropic, social, and tolerant fraternity. It emphasizes its member’s obligations to insert themselves in the world around
them, to discover their relationship with the universe, unlock their intellectual potential, be just, follow their conscience, take responsibility for their actions, be persistent, honest, and sincere.
Freemasonry has no financial incentive. It mandates its members be selfless in the bettering of today’s society. Freemasonry is neither a mutualistic society nor one with
financial benefits. It is however a philanthropic society that supports many charitable causes worldwide.
Freemasonry remains tolerant in the sense that although it promotes the existence of a Supreme Being it does not endorse any particular creed or theology. Though Freemasonry does contain a spiritual aspect to it is not a religion and does not substitute or interfere with the religious beliefs of its members.
It is complimentary and welcomes members of every religion or religious organization who promote the belief of a Supreme Being. Freemasonry welcomes any male candidate with disregard to color, race, religion, or beliefs with a prerequisite that they are of moral character and reputation.
Is Freemasonry a Secret Society?
Contrary to popular belief Freemasonry is a discreet society not a secret one. Freemasonry does not hide its existence or that of its members. Freemasons have
distinctive ways to identify themselves, but this only serves to identify the degree they carry in lodge. More than 25,000 books have been written pertaining
to Freemasonry most of which can be found at your local library.
Who has been a Freemason?
Freemasons have had a range of noble men as members in the various fields of independence, government, science, sports, and entertainment. Men like George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Benito Juarez, Simon Bolívar, José Maria Morelos y Pavón, José Marti, Mozart, Isaac Newton, Mario Moreno “Cantinflas”, and hundreds more have had the pleasure and privilege of being recognized as a “Masonic Brothers.”
How does one become a Freemason?
Freemasonry welcomes any male candidate with disregard to color, race, religion, or beliefs with the prerequisite that they are of moral character and reputation. Unlike various fraternal organizations Freemasonry does not solicit its members. Whoever wishes to be accepted into Freemasonry must seek admission themselves in a spontaneous and free manner. A candidate interested in entering Freemasonry must seek and submit an application from a known Freemason.
Masonry is a way of life
Disharmony tends to prevail in our world. Men are faced with constant challenges and moral values are lost each day. Freemasons have at their disposition the strength and principals of Freemasonry and the energy that it emanates. Freemasons give one another the moral support that enables them the ability to prevail in their search of harmony and inner peace.
The doors to Freemasonry are open to any man who seeks harmony within themselves and the world around them. Freemasonry is for those who seek to participate in the advancement of our world in order to make it a more affable place where everyone may live in harmony, peace, liberty, equality and fraternity.