My brother is a mason and my sister and I have seen the props they use for their rituals and such. I feel like Freemasons help each other out in whichever path they take. Not very long after him telling me he was around Freemasons he suddenly started getting job offers from many banks and such after never really receiving offers and has been doing extremely well financially compared to before.
My friend is an only child who lost his parents and he joined the FREE MASONS for protection. My boy lost his eyesight, had a massive heart attack caught COVID and NOT one mason came to his aid. I visit him every Sunday.
@@skipclassfordota3361 there are clear rules laid out for the lower level masons for sure. Not too sure about the higher ups, we get into the big conspiracies at that point lol.
@doslouqes4167 from what I was able to get out of my brother, it’s basically just a club for like minded men to get together to become better people and make the world a better place. At least this goes for the chapter in my city. When I asked if they did “cult stuff” he replied “yes we do cult stuff” and jokingly made a hand cutting gesture lol. That’s all I asked about.
I've been a mason for some time now and I have to say, I firmly believe they had a few brothers on the writing staff for that episode. There are so many jokes in that that only an initiated brother would understand
You are completely correct, anyone learning the ‘secrets’ expecting to access some kind of hidden Illuminati, will end up very, very disappointed. I don’t play ping pong, but we did get together to drink beer and watch football at the weekend.
@@wutang80oc39 I don't know with any certainty if he personally is, but I can tell you that there's constant jokes in that series that are written for only Masons to understand
@@Rodgers202247 I have a low residency MFA in TV/Film screenwriting after doing the WGA's veterans writing program in Hollywood. My mentor was Ken LaZebnick and his brother Rob has been a writer on the Simpsons for about 30 years. I got to meet Bob when he came by one day and can't confirm that either of them are Mason's but if you ever watched the shows "touched by an angel" or "Army Wives" those were both created by Ken. I had a hunch that they may both be Masons but don't remember exactly what lead me to that conclusion (it was about five years ago). It's amazing how much stuff you'll see in movies in general, especially the older ones like Jason and the Argonauts but even Back To the Future has a few subtle hints like Biff's address in BTTF2 for example (Albert Pikes birth year + "Mason" street). At the beginning of the first one you see a clock with Harold Lloyd hanging from a clock tower (a reference to the film "Safety Last"). Harold Lloyd was a Freemason - and apparently there's no relation to Christopher Lloyd.
When I was around 11 I entered a public speaking contest through my school. This contest was run by the Freemasons and because I was a semi finalist they showed my family and other contestants around their meeting area and told us who goes where and what rules they follow. When asked about what they do they remained very secretive.
@@chrisb5517 you don’t believe that Freemasons spoke to provide positive effects so more people will want to join? And to make themselves seem not as sketchy as they clearly are?
My dad was a past Master Mason and never missed a meeting at his lodge. when he was in the hospital dying not one member of his lodge checked on him. Thats one of the many reasons I never thought about joining.
Admittance to hospitals, and information about patients is for FAMILY ONLY, that is probably why no-one checked in on him directly, but there is an officer called the "Almoner", who would of spoke to your mother at some point, and ask her if she needed anything, and she probably received a bunch of flowers and a note from all the members wishing him well.
@@AdamtheFreemason after the fact that he died? Wow what a caring cult that must be. Hmmm... might also be that they now lack of 1 member and could use the sympathy to gain another? Just something to think about... Btw you made the right choice to not join them or be even affiliated to them in ANY way!
@@AdamtheFreemason We lived in a small town and my mother didn't hear or receive anything or she would have mentioned it. Not one word, letter or anything. He taught most of the men that joined in my community whatever it is they learn. They would sit outside in the car when he was teaching them. Not a word from any of them when he was dying.
@@malcolmburns7320 That's unusual, the Almoner officer in my lodge, is quite active with the widows and wives of members who are ill or have died, and updates us once a month on their status and wellbeing.
Yeah... I understand that. My dad is also one. I don’t know why personally maybe because when i was younger and was being asked if i wanted to join i was in college playing football had a wife and a baby, so i never had time. But i was just never interested in the least. Just seemed weird.
"moneyed men"? I know many Freemasons who are at or below the poverty line. I also know many Freemasons who are wealthy. Most of them I know, are somewhere in between. However, when you see their interactions in a Lodge room, at a meal, or elsewhere, you would not be able to tell where any of them fall on the economic line.
@@kjkoc , that was my point. In the video, they referred to Freemasons as "moneyed men". This was my little way of saying the video may have a few nuggets of information, some of the information is blatantly inaccurate. I'm not going to allude to any of our lessons. This is not a tyled environment.
If feel that if you are willing to sell your soul to this organization, the less you can do is not be average. If you're gonna serve wickedness, at least be the greatest. Being average is problematic.
@@ad4m275 There's still some kind of difference. You know all your personal friends. These here are more like friends you don't know about, if that makes sense. This isn't illusive to Freemasonry and can exist in some job branches or other fraternities, of course, but I would consider it something "cool" or interesting nonetheless.
@@colinlowry7233 Allegations are allegations. It could be mere theories or assumptions or even intended slander by 'enemies' (in simple terms) of it who make this up to have a reputational damage. For me, what is relevant is something "proven" - and here's the trick: Even if you can prove it in some case, is it systematic or perhaps just the works of an individual or limited group of people? I am fairly certain if I wanted to become one and would make it (in my country, cannot speak for others) I would see no such acts because in the end, it's possibly just overblown myths.
@@Unknown-ek1ox ok didn’t mean to upset you my great great great grandfather was a mason and veteran of the confederate army in which I honor and hold true to my roots I was wondering about the correlations between free masonry and Christianity because it is passed down through my family history that all of my ancestors were Christ loving southerners
You know what happens when i meet a Brother? We shake hands, exchange a few words and go about our business. There's nothing sinester about it. But of course, you, in your INFINITE wisdom on the subject, will say, "You're just too low on the totem pole to understand." Homie, you don't know JACK.
My dad is a Freemason and I was in Demolay (basically freemasonry for teen guys) and it was very strange. It always felt like we were doing rituals and that I was partaking in something wrong. I eventually distanced myself from the meetings and got myself out of it. Very creepy and eerie vibes. Scary old run down building too.
A kid in my local Demolay performed the blue slipper ritual for us once, made him out to be the most respectful and awesome kid, definitely made better because of his time in Demolay
I was working for a cateting company here in England a couple of summers ago and we hosted regular, monthly freemason gatherings. I listened in and watched a lot of what they do, and spoke with them a lot whilst tending the bar. They were mostly pretty normal local dudes, some of who I knew. For the most part, they were chanting and singing odd songs, partaking in sort of drinking games, and discussing issues. There was a slight religious theme to it all but I never noticed anything mysterious or anything that equated to a huge conspiracy. Seemed mostly like a drinking and social club for old men.
@Jake Page What you saw was called the festive board, where the guys have a drink and dine after completing the work in the Lodge room. Most Lodges have them.
whaaaat? no sacrificial goat f*cking and the ritual of slaying a 16-year-old virgin on top of the altar. (altho to be honest, I guess it's getting harder to find 16-year-old virgins these days) ha! had you fooled then 😅
Literally just regular cleaning up. Sometimes Masonic halls or buildings are large, and budgets are tight, so free cleaning is more then welcome. Vacuuming or sweeping, dusting etc. Just the lodge room can take a few hours to vacuum where I am at. It’s a huge room with all carpet.
@@oneupmushrooms I mostly cleaned outside like raking the leaves, cleaning the gutter, and cutting off a branch that grew too close to the window. At least that was what I was assigned to do.
My father is apart of this group, I've been in there as a young child, sometimes right outside the room when they have their secret meetings. There's a bunch of seats all over the room, just like in the video you're assigned to one of them accordingly and these seats all do vary, some are simple seats in the walls while these other ones look like thrones. When I was outside the room during their meetings I often heard oaths or discussions on helping the community, that's my own personal experience. The place tends to host dinners for Thanks Giving, Xmas and Easter. My dad's side of the family is heavily involved and I probably got a chance to go in if I really wanted to but I'm not the one for secret societies. There's no crazy cult things going about. Though to clarify some rumors yes masons do technically have an advantage in the work because you're to be an outstanding man and it puts a better image on you, or if the boss of that place is a mason chances are you're having a lot higher of a chance.
My dad is also a Mason and a Shriner. They also have an all female group called the order of the rainbow girls which teaches kids how to be proper and respectful and stuff. I think he is a grand mason. He had a chair and everything. I've only been to two lodges but I was young.
My dad is a mason too, i currently do not know if he still is, but one time they actually had a free screening of the Justice League for every child the mason member has. Im not entirely sure but i think the reason for the screening is to celebrate because they did a charity or something? I thought it was pretty cool
@Arte del Diablo thats not corruption. If you found 2 identical people and you had to pick which one you want to be youre friend but you have one more thing in common youre going to pick that one
My father was a 33rd degree Mason, he at one time or another was the head of all the branches. My two brothers are Masons, I only became a 2nd degree, it board me. Their secrets really arnt secrets at all, I mean nothing devious or anything like that. It's just a club. They do charity's and that sort of things, maybe 200 or so years ago it may have been different but not now. And yes not everyone can join, that's because usually that person is a bad person or community undesirable. Join find out for yourself, don't take my word or this channels word. You will find it is different than you think.
I'm part of this club, I know the secret password. Ahem ahem... *whispers* [Billie Eilish isn't talented, she is actually just a groany teenager with dyed hair and a lot of money]
I am the leader of my own religious cult comprising of masters of electrical and mechanical arts. But I am the only member. Introverts need no friends nor social herd to function, unlike most people. I have been invited to become a Mason because I did a lot of advanced work for someone that is a Mason. I have told him I would think about it. Given that you mention it is extremely social, I will likely respectfully decline his offer. He likely saw my abilities and thought me to be a valuable member to the freemasons. Likely, I would be a valuable member. However, my reclusive and antisocial ways have never allowed me the opportunity to learn to be social and I have never had any true friends nor a girlfriend. I will likely politely decline.
Spot on I'm an American Freemason from the Southern Jurisdiction the only way you will get most information out of one is to ask. Freemasons follow a general policy of not encouraging people to become freemasons. Ask and it will be given to you, seek and you shall find, knock and the door shall be opened unto you.
@sandwichninja The first sentence is untrue. 99.99% of what we do can be discussed openly and fully. Ask away and I'll tell you 99.99% of what happens. "The second sentence is to explode the myth of the first sentence!
Freemasons are so secret they have bumper stickers on their cars; they gave the movie _National Treasure_ their official approval and ran an ad in the theatre where I saw it.
A number of my close relatives were Freemasons, and there was a lodge next to my house as a child. My brother just remembers the masons as older men in dark suits who used to drink a LOT of whisky and have a good time. Like that Irish mason in the video said - "it's about dressing up, doing some rituals and having a good old chat"
being gentlemen and gentlewomen, and studying the bible, donating to hospitals, shelters,schools, lots of places, and overall making the world a better place. I should know im a mason, your confused though, we really are not evil, please understand, im trying to help the world stop ignoring the Truth!
Master Mason in California here. This is all still true to this day. We are a welcoming society of intelligent and hard working Men, dedicated to the general prosperity of humanity and the specifc moral growth of the men in our company.
ive heard idiots say "once you join, you never leave" which is funny, because i went to my grand master and got his signature on a demit and then i never looked back at the lodge, i know plenty of demitted masons
As a Mason I can confirm that it is essentially just a big play that we perform when we enter the Temple. And if we all play our part right it creates a calm environment that gives a break from our daily lives and stimulates self reflection.
@Phillip S. you are wrong. It has to do with how servers work. Ive explained it too many times, look it up. Specifically master servers and how they have to sync together at some point.
Here too and in more and more in other parts of the world too. Norwegian Freemasons operate separately from mainstream Freemasonry without affiliation and are exclusive to the rest of us, just like Sweden and Denmark.
None None To my knowledge Anders Behring Breivik was not affiliated with them no. But i cant say for sure. I know he was an extremist norwegian nationalist who was against immigration.
From what I’ve read and was told by my Brothers, Anders Brevik went through the first three degrees and then stopped coming after his first meeting, he was obviously expelled and was personally shunned after he became a Psychopath mass murderer. If I had to guess why he joined, probably to satisfy his strange fascination with the Knights Templars being crusaders that tried to stop Saracens etc.
I am a Freemason. Your videos is great. There are 3 orders to the Worlds fraternity. You didn’t mention that in the beginning, but the rest is quite true. I have learnt the art of public speaking and have grown as a man, and have developed a sense of purpose with increased confidence in myself. I enjoy my masonic life.
The only reason you do charities for the community is because you are philanthropists, which is basically just doing good actions for peoples attention, not because you want to.
@@KakaOfTheRealMadrid A normal human being, who thinks that if you're going to help someone, you should do it because you want to, not because of convenience. In other words, a faithful Catholic.
As a research Mason, I found only two minor errors in the entire video: Masons outside of a building that looked like a church - with two crosses on top. Masons sometimes attend church as a body, but no Masonic building features a cross on top of it. Secondly, masonry does not have any problem with the Catholic Church - it's quite the other way around. I'm Episcopalian, and many of my Scottish Rite brothers are Roman Catholics. Please see Wikipedia for the entire story - it's too much to write here! Any man who believes in a Supreme Being can join the Masons in the U.S.A. - regardless of his religious tradition.
@J Yelvington Greetings from the UK, Brother. Might I make one tiny tiny correction to your post. You closed by saying:- "Any man who believes in a Higher Being than himself can join the Masons in the U.S.A. - regardless of his religious tradition." You and I know what you mean.. but that does give the anti-Masons plenty of ammunition. You should have said any man can APPLY. The way you said it makes it seem that a belief in a Supreme Being is the only requirement for membership. We both know that a man must be able to afford it, have the support of the family, have no criminal convictions etc. before he is admitted to Freemasonry. I know it's picky, but you have to be on your times when it comes to the anti-Masons.
@@TheRealist2022 Thank you for a very erudite and more complete explanation. Unfortunately, the conspiracy websites sell a lot of ads and books as they concoct stories about our gentle brotherhood...
@@Austin8thGenTexan Indeed they do. I am here purely to educate those who will listen to reason and TRY to educate those who will not! Sadly, there are a great many people out there with only two brain cells....and the only reason they have two is so that the other one doesn't feel lonely!
If you are a mason then you can't be a christian, becoming a mason you automatically commit an apostasy that's what Catholic Church says, so masons are treated as enemies of Catholic Church
@@ЯрославФульмес You may take a deep breath because I am Episcopalian. One of my favorite lodge brothers is a 93-year-old Southern Baptist pastor. Nothing we do in the lodge conflicts with our faith in Jesus Christ. It brings together men who believe in God - who would normally never have met and socialized together. That's a very real blessing of life and community... 🌷
My grandpa was a Master and they contributed to the funeral services. One from each type of degree was there (I think that’s what you called them?) and they performed a ritual. It was beautiful and very meaningful to us. Most of what was done, that I know of, involved taking sick children who needed rides to the hospital for treatment. Every week, month, or however often they needed. I don’t know much, but they do know they do charity type work.
I know my friend from college told me that her parents are Free Masons. When I asked her what do they do, and if there's anything suspicious about their activity - she told me that they do some charity work and that they helped when our city was in floods.
As a 3° Master Mason, 7° Royal Arch Mason, Shriner, and 32° Scottish Rite Mason, I can attest that this video is somewhat accurate. Not completely, but much closer than most of the swil that exists. However, no amount of explanation or information exists to fully explain the true benefit of Masonry. It can only be experienced. Through osmosis, you will truly become a better person if you're willing to give your time.
Actually, you can walk into a lodge and start mingling (not with a beer in hand mind you) all you are asked to do is present yourself to the Master of the lodge as soon as possible. Keep in mind each lodge can be different. As far as seating, outside of the officer seats you can sit wherever you want (at least in every lodge I've been to). I also wouldn't say it's a 'strict' code of conduct, just one of respect and maturity. A lot of lodges will have an open day for the public as well. For example, when we do officer installations we make it open to the public, we bring our families and friends. Also, if you want to see inside a lodge just ask. odds are they will let you if someone is available to let you in. Many temples within Scottish Rite have normal hours where they are open to the public during weekdays. As for the dress code, it varies. At my lodge some of us wear jeans and t-shirts, during summer some wear shorts.
I’m not a mason, but I have recently been in contact with the ddgm of my area about joining, and given the people that I know are in the fraternity from my area, I can totally see that. This seems like a really fair way to be. I appreciate your comment.
In pa our dress code is dress pants collared shirt and sports coat for people on sideline that are regular members if your from out of state you fellow your home rules
As a Freemason, you did a nice job on presenting what is all about. What you forgot is that we don't allow atheists, agnostics or satanist in the order. If there is one, then he lied about believing in a higher power(s). There are also very different Rites in Freemasonry and other subgroups that you can enter only as a Freemason. A perfect example is the Shriners, who control the Shriner hospitals. We also try to improve our communities, and the teachings of Freemason are a way for you to have a guidance on how to do it. There are also Freemasons that doesn't necessarily believe in some traditions, even if they are in the Anglo-Saxon Freemasonry that are indifferent if women are allowed or not in Freemasonry. However, within the Anglo-Saxon Freemasonry there are some women groups as well. This group, however, is limited to daughters and wives of Freemasons. In other words, not every woman can enter. I want to say that there are some sad stories within Freemasonry that are being fixed today. One case is the racism that once existed in Anglo-Saxon Freemasonry. This history can be learn with the Prince Hall Lodges. However, today, racism is forbidden in Freemasonry in general. Any lodge that acts in a racist way will be thrown out by the higher lodges that maintain the smaller ones. They will not even be allowed in other lodges from either of the big branches, Anglo-Saxon and Continental Freemasonry, as their names and the lodge's name will be mention to all lodges. They can, however, return to the main bodies if they apologize and fix such behavior as this is one of the tenants of Freemason. We are suppose to become better than our past selves.
I finally decided to look this up because there is a Masonic temple down in my old neighborhood. It's been there my entire life and I swear I have NEVER seen a single person go in or out of that building.. but yet it always looks well kept, and is well lit up in the evenings... Legit one of the strangest things I've ever seen lol
This is all broadly speaking true. However you didn’t mention charity - it’s probably the largest part of what we do. Our province raised £3.3m this year alone - funded entirely by donations from fellow masons - and the UGLE (United Grand Lodge of England) received £33m in donations total. We’re the second largest donor to charitable causes in the UK, after the national lottery. After meetings, most members will dine together - we have great food and drinks and engage in lively conversation. We’re a great community of people from all walks of life - masonry isn’t the preserve of the wealthy and powerful.
I went above and beyond in repairing a vehicle for a free Mason. Later, he had me repair his central air, his wife's car, his house foundation, and help with his plumbing. I charged extremely low because I was learning as I worked on his property and vehicles. I also repaired his computers, network, and many electronics. He respected my work so much that he invited me to become a free Mason. I am rather reluctant because I have never been a member of any group, formal or nonformal. I have never been in any sort of social collective at all. I have never belonged anywhere as a valued member of any sort of social herd. I have always done everything alone and have not had any friends for many years. I just enjoy repairing things and doing my best. Though, I have no friends, my reputation as a mechanic and technician that can repair nearly anything is rather widespread. I never bothered to befriend anybody, nor belong to their social collective or herd. I am still thinking about the invitation. I still do repairs for the gentleman.
Some of these “strict rules of conduct” are jurisdictional differences. In the Grand Lodge of Alabama, I’ve had plenty of conversations with our Grand Master who will casually show up and treat everyone in the lodge with the same level of respect. While we do give vertical honor - respect - to the Master of a lodge (in the same way you would a chairman of a committee), one of the building blocks of Freemasonry is the idea of horizontal honor - all are equal.
As an entered apprentice Mason I can tell you that it is pretty much just business with a focus on charity. There are usually meals before meetings that are open for people to come to and if you want to be one you have to ask another mason. You'll need a couple masons to vouch for you. We welcome you!
This isn’t entirely accurate. You’ve only talked about the work done at your mother lodge in the first degree. As an EA or FC you don’t see or participate in everything, that privilege is extended to master masons.
You do realize the Bavarian illuminati was a real organization started with Adam weishapt and he left and joined freemasonry correct? And began his work in freemasonry
@@kimberlyyoung7670 @Ben1493 It is up to the families, but I hope you got to experience the Masonic Funeral Service, its one of the few rituals we as freemasons get to do publicly and one of the last things we can do for a fallen brother.
My grandfather was a Mason became a shriner grandmother was a Eastern star, my father was a Mason i just remember once a year going to the best bbq luncheon in Coral Gables, Miami in the late 70's only secret was the bean recipe
I am a Freemason and an officer in my lodge, this video was surprisingly accurate.! I’ll make a brief comment about the secrecy aspect: The rituals are an incredible and emotional experience and if you knew ahead of what would happen it won’t have the same impact! It’s like going to see a movie but someone has already told you what will happen and how it ends, it’s just not meaningful. Another thing is that you are assigned a coach to help you progress your way up. It’s during those times with your coach that you really get to delve into the world of masonry. If anyone has other questions, feel free to ask!
Interesting comment. I know you didn’t mention “believing in a god” but, why can’t an atheist join? What if I am my “own god” in that I don’t worship a being, and instead focus on being happy, and living my life to the fullest, and helping others? I do not mean to start a discussion. This is an actual question. 🤲🙂
@@miguelidcomm Well, atheists wouldn’t be able to join because the idea of atheism is centered around the lack of a belief of a supreme being or a God. Belief in a higher being is a requirement.
@@miguelidcomm it's just part of the rules. You need to believe in a supreme being. You do not have to believe in a specific supreme being. There are Mason's who are christians, Jews, Muslims, pagans, satanists, others. There is no religious test but you swear to belief in a supreme being. Take that how you want to.
I recently visited the gravesite of my paternal grandma and my great grandpa, her father. I noticed the Freemason symbol on my great grandpa’s headstone and the Order of the Eastern Star on my grandma’s headstone. This is the first time I learned of Freemasonry in my family
@@TheRealist2022is the world financial system run by Freemason?does the us has deep state?what’s the relation between Rockefeller family and many more with freemason
The freemasons were generally highly skilled tradesmen involved with the building industry, hence the compass & square symbols & their leading spiritual figure being referred to as the great architect. Over the past couple of centuries as new countries were discovered, or towns were created due to population expansion, or new access paths to other parts of the country were made accessible, there would be a need for new buildings such as hospitals, halls, libraries etc to be built in which case the skills of Mason tradesmen could be applied. Generally, the cost would be considerably cheaper as a result of these tradesmen being used plus the masons also helped with the funding from monies raised thru donations etc from well to do families that were members.
I think you’re mistaking masonry as a religion. While the individuals in free masonry all believe in a God, they don’t necessarily believe in the same God. Some Freemasons are Catholic, some are Protestant, some are Jewish, some are Muslim, etc. The “Great Architect” is really just a generalized title that is religiously neutral, referring to God’s creative power
“Myth of king Solomon’s temple” Even though it’s highly accepted amongst most sociologist and anthropologist that king Solomon existed similar Pythagoras
@@HeyGirlHey77 rastafarianism is actually an offshoot of freemasonry. It was started by black freemasons. Same with the LDS church or Mormons, started by freemasons. This is acknowledged openly by both religions and I only found out about it the other day. Very interesting.
My great grandfather died 2 years ago at the age of 97. He had been in the air force as a navigator and trained a bunch of troops to be navigators. I had always found this very cool and interesting. But it wasn't until the day of his funeral that I found out he was a member of the Masonic Lodge. I would have loved to hear him tell stories of his service in the military and the masonic lodge. Unfortunately I didn't meet much of that side of my family till after he had suffered from a lot of memory loss and what not. I'd give so much to be able to sit down and listen to him me stories. edit: Just to correct myself he was in the Army Air Corp not the Air Force. I had just learned the difference not that anyone necessarily cared lol
@@geebee3563 i definitely would not consider his funeral to have been a Masonic funeral. It had just been something I had learned about him from my grandmother and it had even been included in his obituary stating that he had been a member of the American Legion and Masonic Lodge. As interesting as it sounds I would be lying if I said I attended a Masonic funeral in his name.
I am so glad that you did make the edit. Most people do not realize that before WWII there was not an Air Force it was the Army Air Corps. We didn't get an Air Force till after the war. Just like many people do not know we now have a Space Force
@@geebee3563 I probably attended four of them by the time I was 12 years old. The minister did the first part at the graveside, then the Masons did their ritual - and placed their evergreen upon the casket. Sometimes Masons merely sit together wearing their aprons at the church, then join the procession to the cemetery. In the '70s I noticed that the Masons generally wore white gloves, but now just the officers...
My grandfather was a Shriner, we used to play with his goofy hat, though he didn't ride in the clown cars. It always made me laugh to think of this very solemn correct man wearing that hat at meetings. He was also one of the kindest, most st loving people I ever knew, and had a serious work ethic.
@@leevongilmore2070 Nah, mine didn't have all the glittery embroidery and jewels. I would have like it much better if it had! I graduated in the era before decorating your hats was a thing.
It is an hugh honor for me to be a Masonic Brother. I come from a power lineage from FreeMasons and Eastern Stars for several generations and enjoy learning new things within my personal journey it's the gift that keeps on giving, So mote it be.
I am a Free Mason in Oklahoma. Masonic lodges we’re responsible for providing over 3 million dollars to charity in the State of Oklahoma. Yes, we have lots of secrets, but the most important thing we do is charity. Planning, running, and volunteering to work those charity events is definitely the most important aspect of Masonry.
Why do you guys do that though? do you feel as if taxes arent enough to fix society, or that its misused by our politicians? or something along those lines?
You know what we do in my lodge? Meet discuss business, discuss new applications of memberships, have dinner, talk about upcoming community events, have bbqs, and initiate new members of all races and backgrounds as long as they have clean records. Thats it. Rinse and repeat. Half our lodge are men 50+ years old the other half in their 20s to 40s. Our families join us for our big dinners. Theres your “secret society.” Sheesh. btw greetings to fellow bros from Downey United 220 F&AM
You just knock on the door at the lodge and that's pretty much it. Having someone vouch for you helps but you gotta earn your way. It all stems from the first time you knock on the door. Masons also don't go around asking people if they want to join, it's something you have to choose. Believing in a higher power is a must.
It helps if you know a member. My neighbours were members, and they invited me to have a look round the lodge, meet the members, ten years on, I'm now a Junior Warden, and loving it.
"Believing in a higher power is a must" This is the only thing that bugs me, otherwise I share a lot of their values and ideological convictions. My understanding was that the Grand Orient de France accepts atheists? What I can't seem to wrap my head around is: how is it possible that centuries-old ideas originating in Gnosticism, Hermeticism, alchemy, the ideals of the Renaissance, of the Enlightenment (which eventually culminate in the secular humanism and scientific revolution that pervade and define our Western societies), can somehow also be at the origin of secret societies which still uphold outdated superstitious ideas, such as the existence of a creator, an idea which seems completely at odds with a lot of the principles mentioned above? Don't they know how much they and the ideas they promote have been persecuted in the name of some random creator? How can a movement so champion rationality and reason, yet at the same time fail to realize what most Greek philosophers already knew in 500BC: Gods is nonsense, yo!?
@@ICreatedU1 They have to certain that you contain belief in the unseen more than likely. Faith really so if you cannot believe in a greater being how can you believe in a ever failing person?
Current Master of Aaron Lodge #49, Free & Accepted Masons in Tucson, Arizona. Excellent video! Definitely demystifies some of the most common misconceptions about our fraternity.
I joined the freemasons at 24 years old. I am now 34 years old. This information is 100% accurate. My lodge requires me to donate £500 to charity every year to maintain my membership because I can't make the meeting. I have to send apologies to the lodge master every week on Wednesday. I can't speak for all lodges but mine is pretty much an old boys club. We help each other out with favours and you're right about standing in the correct place. Like bricks in a building. You have be in the right position to build upwards.
Mine isn't quite so strict about that, as long as you pay your annual dues. Though 99% of time business is potluck dinner, voting to maintain the rent, and X-number of charities we'll donate to this month.
Idk what they do, but I have been in 2 different masonic lodges with free reign. 1st time I was there as a stage hand, moving all the theatrical props from one lodge to another, it's crazy how flimsy their props are. 2nd time I was organizing a fund raiser and they invited me to come over one night, that lodge was just people who were drinking and having fun, so like I said, idk what the secrets are, but to me it looks like a lot of people having a good time, complete with theatrics and alcohol... wakka wakka
*As a Freemason, just watching this video* In all seriousness, we have strict rules but it’s not like… as strict as it seems. We act like brothers/sisters, and we have each other’s back.
Dr. Pain Meh. We never claim to be above others. We have jerks in our group as well. I’m praying by black beans you mean negative people and this isn’t a racial jab.
Andrew Martens I- what- But- okay okay okay. Let me explain. I think you’re just joking, but even so I wanna answer this cause it’s a common misconception. We aren’t satanic. The only requirement religion wise is that you believe in a higher power, which we gets called “The Grand Architect” for simplicity, as that’s the one thing consistent across religions. We aren’t in league with the Illuminati. There’s a huge difference between the two. The Illuminati are extinct. As Freemasons, we are much more closely related to the Knights Templar’s then to the Illuminati.
Hello. I am a Worshipful Master of Mesa Lodge 55 in Grand Junction Colorado. I'm always happy to talk about Freemasonry. I usually won't shut up about it once I get started. The term Worshipful Master just means wise or learned on. The Master of the Lodge is elected each year from among the brothers. The Sr. Warden, Jr. Warden, Secretary, and Treasurer are also elected by the brothers of the lodge. The other officers are appointed by the Master. I can tell you that in our jurisdiction the only secretes are the modes of recognition (handshakes & passwords). We don't like to talk about the rituals as they lose their impact on the candidate/brother going through them if they know about them beforehand. I can also say that they build upon each other. The rules of each lodge are a bit different. Some require tuxedos, some it's okay to wear jeans and a button-down shirt. There is no talk about religion or politics in the lodge. But outside of lode brothers are free to discuss anything. Each jurisdiction has a set of rituals for the lodges in that jurisdiction. Though there can be some minor customization for each lodge. For example, in Mesa Lodge the opening prayer is said when our Sr. Deacon is on his way back to his chair. In other lodges, it is when he arrives at his chair. But in general, the rules are always the same in all lodges. Stand when talking to the Worshipful Master, no side conversations, no politics or religion in the lodge. Each new brother is encouraged to talk to other members to learn the decorum of the lodge and each new brother is assigned a mentor, usually a friend, to help him in his Masonic Education. One thing I would like to clarify from the video is the term "Great Architect of the Universe." To be a Freemason you have to profess a belief in a higher power. What that higher power is isn't for the lodge to know as it is between the brother and his creator. In the US most Freemasons are some form of Christian. But there is nothing preventing anyone of another faith from joining. We use the term Great Architect as a placeholder for the brother's creator.
This is a very important note. Most of us are really open to talk about what goes on, with very few exceptions. But the conspiracy people aren't really interested in hearing things that don't correspond to their pre-belives.
I was an apprentice in Masonic lodge in London. It was a very beautiful place and very secret. My application was accepted, as a close friend of mine was a member. I had to leave due to personal reasons but I’m now joining a new lodge very soon. My meeting is in a few days time.
The realist I frankly don’t have any idea what it really is, but I saw some people discussing this on Reddit, I’ve heard it is very repetitive and ritual base
My dad was once invited to join the Freemasons, and was excited because he really wanted to be a Shriner, and you have to be a Master Mason to do that. In the end, he found the secrecy to be silly, and he especially balked at the idea of someone being addressed as Worshipful Master. So he passed.
Honest question, what is the point of bein a freemason? I'd love to know from a first-hand source. To me it just sounds like a place to discuss work, which you could do literally anywhere.
@@Porkey_Minch Freemason has teachings to be followed with the purpose of shaping a ethical world and to ascend the highest state of man(something like to be a better man and a better world) ive read some of there books before. there are health benefits and monthly dues to be payed being part of a Freemason, rituals and secrecies are mere practices in relation to there purposes with no evil agenda but rather formality
@Czterdziestysiódmy that's what separates them from the uninitiated ones and maintain the secrecy that has lasted for hundreds of years, the essence of joining in order to know what lies beyond would be pointless if you know all the secrets
I am a master mason myself and I can tell you that there is nothing sinister about meeting we are actually very helpful they donate a large amount of money every year to charity event Children’s Hospital soup kitchens
@@Porkey_Minch it's a fraternity for men who aren't in college. I've been one for a year. You do self improvement work, gain new friends, and do charity work for your community.
I became a Freemason about 8 months ago and I don’t regret any part of it. It’s a wonderful thing to be a part of and always makes me feel great after a lodge meeting or degree.
@@selmanuzun4409 Freemasons believe in God. It's a requirement to join. Personally, that's all it takes for me. Knowing someone believes in God provides me with a common ground. I've known agnostics and atheists to do good things on occasion, but it always seems more to be a coincidence than out of intent. They do what they want to do, and sometimes, that happens to be what a good person would do in that circumstance. People who believe in God have the fear of God in them. They know someone's watching them, they know someone is setting the standards for good behavior. If you're an atheist and you claim to be a good person, who is deciding what is "good"? (Answer: You, the atheist, decide what is "good".). If you believe in God, no matter your religion, then you believe there is an external determinator regarding "good" behavior. Every mason believes in God, and just like everyone else, they have their own relationship with their creator. That's enough for me, I'm not bold enough to assume it's my duty to involve myself in someone else's relationship with God, so it suits me fine that discussion of religion isn't welcome within the lodge. We've already had the important conversation about God: "Do you believe in God?". Satan isn't God, so satanists aren't welcome. I hope that my rambling comment made it more clear. I'm just a Muslim who thinks that if you know God is real, God will lead you. I presume that the jew at my lodge and the christians there feel similarly, the foundation of faith is enough to build upon without pedantic debate over the details of that faith. I'm sure when we meet again in the Celestial Lodge (transl. for non-masons: "afterlife"), we'll have some interesting conversations thanks to our improved understanding.
@@selmanuzun4409 it is an organization that _teaches_ ways in order to improve yourself along with a support structure of like minded people. What you get out is what you put in. It's not just "talks"
Ive been a mason for about 8 years now. I love it, even though a lot of it is boring compared to the hype one hears. You get out of it what you put into it.
@@noahwilliams8996 that's definitely part of it. The ritual frames everything. It gives people from radically different walks of life some common ground, and a reason to choose to be a family despite having many other areas where we disagree.
This exactly appears to be a children's game that adults indulge in but are embarrased to admit it...probably the reason why they dont come out with the rituals.
As a Freemason, my own experience does not reflect some of the points made during this video. For example, not everything the worshipful master says during lodge meetings must be kept secret. In fact, lodge minutes should show what everyone in the lodge talked about, including the points of business brought up by the worshipful master. This stated and as pointed out in the video, rules in grand lodge jurisdictions vary.
My father was a Freemason, I remember going to a barbecue with a bunch of people with the same mason rings, at one point the other kids, my brother and I had to be by ourselves while our parents talked. It was pretty weird
As a very active Texas Freemason and a Past Master of my Lodge, I must say this video is mostly quite accurate. there are a few things that are not exactly right but from a non-,mason it is very understandable. By and Large Free Masonry is a fraternity, and in my opinion its greatest asset is the ability of its members to meet on the "level" meaning that no matter what our position is in society, in a lodge room we are all equal. I have had the pleasure of sitting in lodge with a justice of the supreme court of Texas and in the same room were, school teachers, Realtors, plumbers and electricians. Truly men from all parts of society, and various socio-economic backgrounds. Peace and harmony prevails because of the love we have for each other, which is solidified by an obligation each one of us freely take on. And the belief that we all meet upon the level as free men.
I have two issues with Freemasonry. 1. You take oaths as to not expose the inner-workings of freemasonry, meaning it is hard to take you by your word, for you're bound to secrecy. 2. The divide between the lower and upper members of the 33 degrees of freemasonry is certain to be a large difference in knowledge of the organization. Your society, organization, fraternity or dare I say religion, is essentially a secret society within a secret society. If your upper members hide important secrets from your lower members, it is far from a collective unit where you're all "equal". The lower members are like the public face of the society, while the upper members (who tend to hold positions of power within the USA and other nations that harbour the masonic secret societies) do all the hidden malevolent things. Like a hidden hand perhaps. I don't think it should be difficult to see why you're distrusted by the masses. The few documents/books out there that expose some of the innerworkings of free masonry only exemplify my own distrust towards you people. No free society should have secret ones operating within it. If it were up to me I'd have your entire organization either forced into a public persona, all documents and secrets being revealed or just a flat out ban towards all secret societies.
@@learningagain4094 I have two issues with Freemasonry. *************************************** 1. You take oaths as to not expose the inner-workings of freemasonry, meaning it is hard to take you by your word, for you're bound to secrecy. My Reply: We don't take "oaths", we take an OBLIGATION or a "solemn promise", not to disclose the "modes of recognition" (how we identify ourselves through the degrees) to non members, and that is it. ************************************************************************************************* 2. The divide between the lower and upper members of the 33 degrees of freemasonry is certain to be a large difference in knowledge of the organization. My Reply: Like any organisation, it all depends on rank, and progression. You wouldn't expect a Private in the army know what the Generals and Colonels know would you, no, because of the ranking system. However, it is easy to reach the top in Freemasonry. Once you have completed your third degree, you can progress as an officer. This would start as Inner Guard, then Junior Deacon, then Senior Deacon, then Junior Warden, then Senior Warden, then finally Master. These progressions are YEARLY, so you can become master of the lodge within six to seven years. There are other offices you can take AFTER you come out of the masters chair, such as Asst Secretary, Asst Director of Ceremonies, Chaplain, Mentor, ************************************************************************************************* Your society, organization, fraternity or dare I say religion, is essentially a secret society within a secret society. My Reply: This sounds like something Altiyan Childs mentioned, he was referring to a clandestine branches of Freemasonry called the Ancient and Primitive Rite, and the O.T.O, which was started by Aleister Crowley, of which he was NOT an official Mason, according to U.G.L.E. guidelines. *************************************************************************************************
@Corey Harris It takes only about a year at most to go from the Third to the 32nd Degree. In that time, there is some study but it's not like taking a college Degree! In the Scottish Rite (that goes to 33) several Degrees are conferred during one ceremony, so it's not like it's another thirty different ceremonies you have to go through! The 33rd is an HONORARY Degree, where no further learning is required to achieve it. It is given as a reward for outstanding service, whether in public service, the Scottish Rite or both.
@@teecee1567 that is correct. there are a few other honorary degrees in Scottish Rite. there is the 32nd degree KCCH (Knight Commander of the Court of Honor) which is a degree I was honored with in 2017. then of course the 33rd, then there is the 33rd Grand Cross, which is a very rare and exceptional honor.
My dad is the highest degree York Rite Mason, my brother is a Master Mason, and I am the Master Councilor of my chapter of the Order of DeMolay. Feel free to ask me questions. I will answer so long as I’m not breaking my obligation
In this case ive came across one Mason who fixed about everything in my home but the plumbing. We bowled on a few occasions and ive always wondered would i benefit from joining the order
What’s the point of being so secret of it’s about becoming a better person? Wouldn’t it benefit everyone? Are Freemasons who left the order under constant supervision?
@@dieselguitar1440 Your implying that Freemasons are "sus" (i.e. suspicious), and I have NEVER been asked by someone I "don't know" what I am doing, if someone did ask, off the cuff, I'd tell them, because we are encouraged to talk about Freemasonry. Also, if someone came up to you and asked "what are you doing", are you inclined to answer, is it any of their business, the answer is NO, on both occasions.
We provide millions of dollar in charity money, not to mention the amount of work we do for those in the community. The core of Freemasonry is about improving the community we live in for all.
@@blazecorp . If it's about "improving the community" and is above board, why not explain what is done in your rituals? The Bible tells us that "what is done in darkness (secrecy) shall be exposed by the light of God's word
@@soulboygabicci5681 You do know you can by books that explain what happens in the rituals dont you? The reason why a Mason will not tell you what happens is because of trust. One simple word that means so much. If you cant trust a man with a simple secret, how do you trust him with other more important things. And as for your cherry-picking of the bible. The original Christian held their rituals in secret. It wouldnt be for years that they would go public. Were they doing something wrong? My advice to you is the same as other so called Christians that look for "evil" under every rock. Take care of your own backyard. Im sure there are enough things you are doing in your life that could make you look like a serious sinner if you cherry-picked from the bible.
Bro. Matthew Palamara. Rank: Master Mason (3rd Degree) Sandringham District Lodge, No. 220 Victorian Constitution (State of Victoria, Australia). Member since 2016. Freemasonry in the 21st Century is chiefly concerned with charity and morale support for men, young and old. Many elder members use it as a means of socialising, if they are widowed or leave alone, some have family, business, or military connexions to the lodge; with lodges being formed around military groups/platoons/companies, as a means of staying together and sharing memories after disbandment; school alumni, sailors, any special interest group can form a freemasonic lodge provided stipulations are met, each lodge has its own history and traditions, hence why when they hand in their warrant (fold) it is so sad; it happens often and many lodges, some of them more than a century old, are struggling to avert their fate. Freemasonry, is not really an international organisation, but a series of affiliated organisations operating independently of each other in different states and country; the rituals and rites are subtly different in every region, and indeed no lodge operates identically; people often travel to different nations and regions just to experience the differentiations in protocol and philosophic teachings. Contrary to what this video suggests, their are (technically) no tanks in Freemasonry, though the Master and his Wardens are honoured in ceremony. The lodges in my area, though we do conform to formalities and traditions of England, do not have an official stance on standing up straight or positioning in the lodge for brethren not officiating in positions of office. Not sure where you got that bit from Infographic :)
As the Head of Masonic Lodge, I can say that Freemasons only have 2 secrets the password and handshake that we use to identify each other. Also yes there are three degrees to become a fully fledged member but it is highly unlikely to rise to the highest position in the lodge as soon as that happens. It is almost impossible to turn your back on the Master of Lodge due to where he sits and often at times the ritual actually has the new member or advancing member facing away from the Master. Here in Queensland, meetings vary for the most part all meetings go through an opening ritual/procedure and then we go through a standard business meeting which normally contains ratifying the minutes (a record of what happened) from the last meeting are correct, then next comes the correspondence between the different lodges, then comes a report from the Lodge Treasurer on the financial well-being of the lodge, lastly comes a report on the members for those unable to attend due to work, illness or advanced age. After that if any ceremonial work is carried out. Once the ceremonial work is finished or if there is no ceremonial work then the Lodge is closed and either opened up to the public or everyone heads downstairs for refreshments which usually consists of food and drink. There are certain events where a lodge has what is called an Open Meeting where members of the public can attend these events include the opening of a new lodge, the re-enactment of the opening of a lodge, a memorial meeting for those who have passed away in the last year or as a commemoration of ANZAC Day or Rememberance Day and the time that a member reaches a certain service milestone (starting at 25 years going up to 60 years). One event that is a big event is a Lodge's Installation, this is a set day where the members of a Lodge change positions, think of it like a companies AGM, the person who was the Master of the Lodge for the previous year hands over the role to the Senior Warden (or Senior Executive) in a ceremony. After the installation ceremony a dinner is then held with the members partners and families. New members and the families are sometimes invited along to the installation dinner to meet the members before their joining ceremony to welcome them. Phones are allowed in the Lodge room due to the various occupations of the members but they are usually kept on silent or vibrate. When it comes to the ceremonies, we have what is called a ritual or written instructions on how to do the ceremonies and what to say in them, it is also what dictates where we the members sit in a meeting if they have 'taken office' (have a ceremonial role). As a visitor to another lodge or a member of the Lodge who hasn't 'taken office' you can sit anywhere in the lodge except up near the Master as that is reserved for distinguished guests. When a new member joins he is given the rules & ritual and given help to learn them, he isn't expected to know them off by heart by the next meeting and even members with years of experience still have trouble with knowing their ritual without some help. When it comes to religious beliefs, to join all we ask is that you believe in a supreme being. It doesn't matter if you are Christian, Muslim or even Buddhist. Here in Queensland to join you also have to pass a police check and live in Australia for at 2 years before joining.
@Terra Lupis The "head" of a Masonic Lodge? Hmm... really? For a start, there are more than two secrets! Ok, without breaking the obligation of the Installed Master, there is a word given to a Master.. it begins with a letter G. How many other letters are there in that word?...not what are they.... but how many letters as well as the G?
Who controls the British crown? Who keeps the metric system down? We do, we do Who keeps Atlantis off the maps? Who keeps the Martians under wraps? We do, we do Who holds back the elctric car? Who makes Steve Gutenberg a star? We do, we do Who robs gamefish of their site? Who rigs every Oscar night? We do, we do
@@isaacbunch6961 It may be a matter of terminology here, but there are no degrees that are of limited availability to certain individuals. You might receive a pin, etc. to acknowledge something like being a second or third generation mason, but there are only three degrees. You may pursue others through sub-disciplines like the York or Scottish Rite, but those are also available to all Master Masons.
@@stuffandthings1601 Thank you for pointing out that I need to clarify this, Freemasons in my region are all very nationalistic, and the order is spearheaded by country. If you were to come from a lodge in London you would not immediately be assimilated, you have to pass your citizenship test and, in some cases, lodge-specific country loyalty tests before you can be initiated.
@protercool8474 You forgot the million dollars PER DAY raised for charities. You forgot the 22 hospitals in the USA for the FREE treatment of children, if their parents cannot afford it. You forgot the thousands of soup kitchens Lodges run, to provide for those in need. You also forget the Three Grand Principles on which Freemasonry stands... brotherly love, relief and truth. But you're right about one thing. We don't work stone.
@@markcarson2648 it's how they get new members and keep their old members under control. The promise of more knowledge inspires people to keep working hard for the order. Very free, very mason.
Pretty much. A bunch of us local guys who believe in hope, faith and charity. We take of of others and those within the lodge. We often outside of lodge talk about why some people think we are “evil” or “sinister” . Honestly I think it’s just because they don’t know what we do. Before I became a member I drove by my local lodge for almost 15 years and never even realize it until I heard a great friend of mine mentioning a charity dinner they were having and I bought a ticket and enjoyed a great meal with a lot of guys I already knew. I just started asking questions. One of the best things I’ve ever done. Wish I would have done it when I was younger. I really enjoy it.
No it’s much more than that. It’s based in wicka and satanic religion. The man who started the KKK was seen as the ‘priest’ of freemasonry. It’s much more sinister than masons tell.
Not a big secret or anything, but one of the Highest Rules of Freemasonry is the concept of the "Brotherhood of Man", which states that all Men (and boys) are born under God and deserve your highest Respect and attention. It is a Fraternal Order of Men, FOR MEN... to Help, network with, and assist Men, regardless of race of economic background, but specifically focused on giving other tradesmen a "leg up", so to speak.
Do you believe the theories about the Freemasons? What's the most sinister one you've heard of?
Proud Master Mason of New Albany Indiana Lodge #39
You do know that women aren’t in the fraternity. You got your facts wrong I am a brother and the closest thing to women being in is the eastern star.
They are Luciferians... According to their own members.
The sinister stories and religions are all lies peddled to blind the masses. We know they took the African spirituality at Kemet (now Egypt)...
Freemasonry: By Pythagoras and Platonas
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*6ix9ine* : Y'all ever wonder what the Freemason do on their meetings?
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They have a lot of secrets, but I hope they don't know where to find us bigfoots.
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They know obamas last name
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@@tamaking86 dude your comment has 6 likes and was written 6 hours ago...
My brother is a mason and my sister and I have seen the props they use for their rituals and such. I feel like Freemasons help each other out in whichever path they take. Not very long after him telling me he was around Freemasons he suddenly started getting job offers from many banks and such after never really receiving offers and has been doing extremely well financially compared to before.
It is forbidden to expect or offer any favouritism by virtue of Masonic membership. If this IS happening, it is against the rules.
My friend is an only child who lost his parents and he joined the FREE MASONS for protection. My boy lost his eyesight, had a massive heart attack caught COVID and NOT one mason came to his aid. I visit him every Sunday.
@@teecee1567 lol what rules？ lululul you still believe RULES in 2022？
@@skipclassfordota3361 there are clear rules laid out for the lower level masons for sure. Not too sure about the higher ups, we get into the big conspiracies at that point lol.
@doslouqes4167 from what I was able to get out of my brother, it’s basically just a club for like minded men to get together to become better people and make the world a better place. At least this goes for the chapter in my city. When I asked if they did “cult stuff” he replied “yes we do cult stuff” and jokingly made a hand cutting gesture lol. That’s all I asked about.
The first rule of The Freemasons: You do not talk about The Freemasons.
sauce boy are you in the US?
@@JamesBond-lj6ms yes. Orlando FL
@@JamesBond-lj6ms age of 17.
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@@2025-e4n not in Toronto 🖕🏿
"They drink beer all day and play ping pong." The Stone cutters in the Simpsons
I've been a mason for some time now and I have to say, I firmly believe they had a few brothers on the writing staff for that episode. There are so many jokes in that that only an initiated brother would understand
You are completely correct, anyone learning the ‘secrets’ expecting to access some kind of hidden Illuminati, will end up very, very disappointed. I don’t play ping pong, but we did get together to drink beer and watch football at the weekend.
It is said that Matt Groening the creator of the simpsons is a free mason but I'm not sure how true that is
@@wutang80oc39 I don't know with any certainty if he personally is, but I can tell you that there's constant jokes in that series that are written for only Masons to understand
@@Rodgers202247 I have a low residency MFA in TV/Film screenwriting after doing the WGA's veterans writing program in Hollywood. My mentor was Ken LaZebnick and his brother Rob has been a writer on the Simpsons for about 30 years. I got to meet Bob when he came by one day and can't confirm that either of them are Mason's but if you ever watched the shows "touched by an angel" or "Army Wives" those were both created by Ken. I had a hunch that they may both be Masons but don't remember exactly what lead me to that conclusion (it was about five years ago).
It's amazing how much stuff you'll see in movies in general, especially the older ones like Jason and the Argonauts but even Back To the Future has a few subtle hints like Biff's address in BTTF2 for example (Albert Pikes birth year + "Mason" street). At the beginning of the first one you see a clock with Harold Lloyd hanging from a clock tower (a reference to the film "Safety Last"). Harold Lloyd was a Freemason - and apparently there's no relation to Christopher Lloyd.
When I was around 11 I entered a public speaking contest through my school. This contest was run by the Freemasons and because I was a semi finalist they showed my family and other contestants around their meeting area and told us who goes where and what rules they follow. When asked about what they do they remained very secretive.
Smks3 well you failed lol
Just Ask & all shall be revealed.
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@@chrisb5517 you don’t believe that Freemasons spoke to provide positive effects so more people will want to join? And to make themselves seem not as sketchy as they clearly are?
When I was in grade school, we went to a town for a field day. One of the places we went was a Masonic Lodge. A big one!
My dad was a past Master Mason and never missed a meeting at his lodge. when he was in the hospital dying not one member of his lodge checked on him. Thats one of the many reasons I never thought about joining.
Admittance to hospitals, and information about patients is for FAMILY ONLY, that is probably why no-one checked in on him directly, but there is an officer called the "Almoner", who would of spoke to your mother at some point, and ask her if she needed anything, and she probably received a bunch of flowers and a note from all the members wishing him well.
@@AdamtheFreemason after the fact that he died? Wow what a caring cult that must be. Hmmm... might also be that they now lack of 1 member and could use the sympathy to gain another?
Just something to think about...
Btw you made the right choice to not join them or be even affiliated to them in ANY way!
@@AdamtheFreemason We lived in a small town and my mother didn't hear or receive anything or she would have mentioned it. Not one word, letter or anything. He taught most of the men that joined in my community whatever it is they learn. They would sit outside in the car when he was teaching them. Not a word from any of them when he was dying.
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That's unusual, the Almoner officer in my lodge, is quite active with the widows and wives of members who are ill or have died, and updates us once a month on their status and wellbeing.
Yeah... I understand that. My dad is also one. I don’t know why personally maybe because when i was younger and was being asked if i wanted to join i was in college playing football had a wife and a baby, so i never had time. But i was just never interested in the least. Just seemed weird.
"moneyed men"?
I know many Freemasons who are at or below the poverty line. I also know many Freemasons who are wealthy. Most of them I know, are somewhere in between. However, when you see their interactions in a Lodge room, at a meal, or elsewhere, you would not be able to tell where any of them fall on the economic line.
And that is the whole point, we meet on the level. All are equal! Money, wealth, means nothing. We live by the square.
@@kjkoc , that was my point. In the video, they referred to Freemasons as "moneyed men". This was my little way of saying the video may have a few nuggets of information, some of the information is blatantly inaccurate.
I'm not going to allude to any of our lessons. This is not a tyled environment.
@@BPlank64 what he meant by moneyed men is that there is a fee. Just like for fraternities and secret societies.
If feel that if you are willing to sell your soul to this organization, the less you can do is not be average. If you're gonna serve wickedness, at least be the greatest. Being average is problematic.
Maybe the myth has to do with the back of the dollar bill?
I’m a Freemason. It is the coolest thing when you walk through an airport and someone gives you a handshake and says “safe travel brother”
It’s normal for us who have friends
@@ad4m275 There's still some kind of difference. You know all your personal friends. These here are more like friends you don't know about, if that makes sense.
This isn't illusive to Freemasonry and can exist in some job branches or other fraternities, of course, but I would consider it something "cool" or interesting nonetheless.
What do you have to say to the allegations of homosexual acts and satan worshipping and do you love the lord Jesus and are all free masons Christians
@@colinlowry7233 Allegations are allegations. It could be mere theories or assumptions or even intended slander by 'enemies' (in simple terms) of it who make this up to have a reputational damage.
For me, what is relevant is something "proven" - and here's the trick: Even if you can prove it in some case, is it systematic or perhaps just the works of an individual or limited group of people?
I am fairly certain if I wanted to become one and would make it (in my country, cannot speak for others) I would see no such acts because in the end, it's possibly just overblown myths.
@@Unknown-ek1ox ok didn’t mean to upset you my great great great grandfather was a mason and veteran of the confederate army in which I honor and hold true to my roots I was wondering about the correlations between free masonry and Christianity because it is passed down through my family history that all of my ancestors were Christ loving southerners
"Moneyed men." HAHAHAHAHA!!!!!! I make pizza for a living!
Ah ha ! Pizza Gate !
Yes I laughed at that one too. Perhaps in the past but today it's far from accurate.
I'm a lock smith !!!
You know what happens when i meet a Brother? We shake hands, exchange a few words and go about our business. There's nothing sinester about it. But of course, you, in your INFINITE wisdom on the subject, will say, "You're just too low on the totem pole to understand." Homie, you don't know JACK.
SMIB
My dad is a Freemason and I was in Demolay (basically freemasonry for teen guys) and it was very strange. It always felt like we were doing rituals and that I was partaking in something wrong. I eventually distanced myself from the meetings and got myself out of it. Very creepy and eerie vibes. Scary old run down building too.
@BuzzardAK47 So, what you're saying is that your Dad is creepy and eerie too. What a disrespectful individual you are.
@@TheRealist2022 yep essentially 😄
A kid in my local Demolay performed the blue slipper ritual for us once, made him out to be the most respectful and awesome kid, definitely made better because of his time in Demolay
I was also in Demolay. As crazy as it seemed then I now at 32 wish I stuck it out so I could know all these secrets 😂
Did the floor had checkered white and black ?
They really just worship me in secrecy
Shaggy Rogers is shaggys last name Rogers?
The joke is old
You are weak now (+_+)
It's true. I've heard them whisper Shaggy Rogers over and over through the eaves.
😂😂😂😂
My uncle was apart of this and after he died I got his cane with a hidden sword in it and it has the hammers on it.
Be ready boi satan gonna devour ur soul tonight
Reminds me of Edward Kenway
My uncle is also apart of this
Sad... If only you are the one. Think about that. Now, follow the road in front of you. Key word correct.
Cool... I guess? 🤔
Am i the only one who reads the comments and forget your watching a video
I was working for a cateting company here in England a couple of summers ago and we hosted regular, monthly freemason gatherings. I listened in and watched a lot of what they do, and spoke with them a lot whilst tending the bar. They were mostly pretty normal local dudes, some of who I knew. For the most part, they were chanting and singing odd songs, partaking in sort of drinking games, and discussing issues. There was a slight religious theme to it all but I never noticed anything mysterious or anything that equated to a huge conspiracy. Seemed mostly like a drinking and social club for old men.
@Jake Page What you saw was called the festive board, where the guys have a drink and dine after completing the work in the Lodge room. Most Lodges have them.
Ah ha! That is what they would have you BELIEVE.
whaaaat? no sacrificial goat f*cking and the ritual of slaying a 16-year-old virgin on top of the altar. (altho to be honest, I guess it's getting harder to find 16-year-old virgins these days) ha! had you fooled then 😅
that's what they wanted you to see, silly
@@TheRealist2022 we have a lodge BarBq team!!!
My professor back in college was a freemason and he made us cleanup their lodge for extra credits
Mr. Person Humanson 😂😂😂
Ewww, what does that mean? "Clean up"
Literally just regular cleaning up. Sometimes Masonic halls or buildings are large, and budgets are tight, so free cleaning is more then welcome. Vacuuming or sweeping, dusting etc. Just the lodge room can take a few hours to vacuum where I am at. It’s a huge room with all carpet.
@@oneupmushrooms I mostly cleaned outside like raking the leaves, cleaning the gutter, and cutting off a branch that grew too close to the window. At least that was what I was assigned to do.
If it was for extra credit you werent MADE TO it was a choice in freemasonry you always have a choice
My father is apart of this group, I've been in there as a young child, sometimes right outside the room when they have their secret meetings. There's a bunch of seats all over the room, just like in the video you're assigned to one of them accordingly and these seats all do vary, some are simple seats in the walls while these other ones look like thrones.
When I was outside the room during their meetings I often heard oaths or discussions on helping the community, that's my own personal experience. The place tends to host dinners for Thanks Giving, Xmas and Easter. My dad's side of the family is heavily involved and I probably got a chance to go in if I really wanted to but I'm not the one for secret societies.
There's no crazy cult things going about. Though to clarify some rumors yes masons do technically have an advantage in the work because you're to be an outstanding man and it puts a better image on you, or if the boss of that place is a mason chances are you're having a lot higher of a chance.
My dad is also a Mason and a Shriner. They also have an all female group called the order of the rainbow girls which teaches kids how to be proper and respectful and stuff. I think he is a grand mason. He had a chair and everything. I've only been to two lodges but I was young.
My dad is a mason too, i currently do not know if he still is, but one time they actually had a free screening of the Justice League for every child the mason member has. Im not entirely sure but i think the reason for the screening is to celebrate because they did a charity or something? I thought it was pretty cool
How much did they pay you to type this
@Arte del Diablo thats not corruption. If you found 2 identical people and you had to pick which one you want to be youre friend but you have one more thing in common youre going to pick that one
My father was a 33rd degree Mason, he at one time or another was the head of all the branches. My two brothers are Masons, I only became a 2nd degree, it board me. Their secrets really arnt secrets at all, I mean nothing devious or anything like that. It's just a club. They do charity's and that sort of things, maybe 200 or so years ago it may have been different but not now. And yes not everyone can join, that's because usually that person is a bad person or community undesirable. Join find out for yourself, don't take my word or this channels word. You will find it is different than you think.
Introverted. I have my own little club. No one is in it though.
How do I join, or am I already ineligible because I'm asking?
I'm part of this club, I know the secret password. Ahem ahem...
*whispers* [Billie Eilish isn't talented, she is actually just a groany teenager with dyed hair and a lot of money]
OOOoooooh! That sounds hella exclusive! Lucky!
@Black Santo Nino I'm introverted And i hate freemasonry
I am the leader of my own religious cult comprising of masters of electrical and mechanical arts. But I am the only member. Introverts need no friends nor social herd to function, unlike most people. I have been invited to become a Mason because I did a lot of advanced work for someone that is a Mason. I have told him I would think about it. Given that you mention it is extremely social, I will likely respectfully decline his offer. He likely saw my abilities and thought me to be a valuable member to the freemasons. Likely, I would be a valuable member. However, my reclusive and antisocial ways have never allowed me the opportunity to learn to be social and I have never had any true friends nor a girlfriend. I will likely politely decline.
Spot on I'm an American Freemason from the Southern Jurisdiction the only way you will get most information out of one is to ask. Freemasons follow a general policy of not encouraging people to become freemasons. Ask and it will be given to you, seek and you shall find, knock and the door shall be opened unto you.
what about albert Pike's to Mazzini
The infographic show can’t know if anything sinister is going on because it’s all a secret
@Richard Olsen almost NOTHING is secret in Freemasonry. That's just your imagination.
@Abdullah Mohamed then continue to live in ignorance.
And because in general nothing is
@@TheRealist2022 your right most of the time we say there is no big secret. Thanks to the internet
@@aarontodd72 MOST..of the time?
"Everything these guys do is basically a secret"
"Now let's separate fact from myth..."
*pick one*
@Nonna Urbisness I noticed that. I wonder how many people don't realize that though. lol
@sandwichninja The first sentence is untrue. 99.99% of what we do can be discussed openly and fully. Ask away and I'll tell you 99.99% of what happens. "The second sentence is to explode the myth of the first sentence!
@Nonna Urbisness Wasn't cleared when I edited the post.
@Nonna Urbisness Snowflake?.....lol..ok mate, yeah, I'm a snowflake.
@@TheRealist2022 Wow. Boy did you miss the point. Get a clue, snowflake.
Freemasons are so secret they have bumper stickers on their cars; they gave the movie _National Treasure_ their official approval and ran an ad in the theatre where I saw it.
We have a 6x6 ft Masonic symbol on our building but its a secret
Jeff Dwyer mum’s the word. 🤫
If you really want to hide something hide it in plain sight
Nutcase
My local lodge has a website, a Facebook page with pictures of all members, and their building has in big letters on the door ‘MASONIC LODGE’.
A number of my close relatives were Freemasons, and there was a lodge next to my house as a child. My brother just remembers the masons as older men in dark suits who used to drink a LOT of whisky and have a good time. Like that Irish mason in the video said - "it's about dressing up, doing some rituals and having a good old chat"
Sounds about right, a good majority of Masons these days are OVER 65 years old, but there are younger brothers.
I'm guessing you're allowed to drink alcohol because it's Ireland.
@@qui-gonjinn5014 Well in my case this is Scotland
@@Molach101 I did more research and found that it was taking place in Virginia.
@UTubeFekUrself
I know all this, why are you telling me something I know ?
Don't expect Freemasons to tell you anything.
Surprise, they won't...
@@TylerSolvestri They can't, or they'll be kicked out and the system will change.
@@isaacbunch6961 The profane always know the most about Freemasonry
@@nickforsman2647 I don't quite follow..
@TheBlondie No, all you need to do is ask. They might direct you to a different person, but usually they'll get you a petition.
My Grandfather was one, and I still have no clue what they are.
mrscary3105 go talk to a lodge ask for some info, see the lodge room, maybe even join.
With one sentence: They are a group of men trying to become the best version of themselves.
@BallOnEm PBS through allegories and symbolism
being gentlemen and gentlewomen, and studying the bible, donating to hospitals, shelters,schools, lots of places, and overall making the world a better place. I should know im a mason, your confused though, we really are not evil, please understand, im trying to help the world stop ignoring the Truth!
@@matthewlivernois8052 yesss! Great idea he or she totally should
Master Mason in California here. This is all still true to this day. We are a welcoming society of intelligent and hard working Men, dedicated to the general prosperity of humanity and the specifc moral growth of the men in our company.
Makeing good men better men
May I ask which location or general area, as I am thinking of applying very soon
@@patricktepezano San Leandro and Oakland CA
@@jesses7244 ah ok, I would be applying in Ventura county CA wish me luck
ive heard idiots say "once you join, you never leave" which is funny, because i went to my grand master and got his signature on a demit and then i never looked back at the lodge, i know plenty of demitted masons
As a Mason I can confirm that it is essentially just a big play that we perform when we enter the Temple. And if we all play our part right it creates a calm environment that gives a break from our daily lives and stimulates self reflection.
That's what I gathered from the very little my dad could tell me.
@@harrietharlow9929
If you want to know more Harriet, just ask.
Actually more of a reenactment. Especially the 3rd degree.
@@AdamtheFreemason How do I join?
@@Tim18
Where are you based ?
The next vid.
“Why does youtube make videos have less viewers than likes when uploaded?”
Thx for the explanation.... it was a joke tho. Thx tho
@Phillip S. Or bots.
@Phillip S. you are wrong. It has to do with how servers work.
Ive explained it too many times, look it up. Specifically master servers and how they have to sync together at some point.
The Freemasons in my country (Norway) have their own website with a Q&A section 😂
Here too and in more and more in other parts of the world too.
Norwegian Freemasons operate separately from mainstream Freemasonry without affiliation and are exclusive to the rest of us, just like Sweden and Denmark.
None None To my knowledge Anders Behring Breivik was not affiliated with them no. But i cant say for sure. I know he was an extremist norwegian nationalist who was against immigration.
We have that in almost every country.
@None None I did and have found no evidence, thats why I asked you for your sources.
From what I’ve read and was told by my Brothers, Anders Brevik went through the first three degrees and then stopped coming after his first meeting, he was obviously expelled and was personally shunned after he became a Psychopath mass murderer. If I had to guess why he joined, probably to satisfy his strange fascination with the Knights Templars being crusaders that tried to stop Saracens etc.
I am a Freemason. Your videos is great. There are 3 orders to the Worlds fraternity. You didn’t mention that in the beginning, but the rest is quite true. I have learnt the art of public speaking and have grown as a man, and have developed a sense of purpose with increased confidence in myself. I enjoy my masonic life.
SMIB!!
what lodge are you in?
Satanism?
Thanks!
hi can i have $4 pls🙁🙁
As a Freemason I can say that this is accurate. I do feel as though it does not talk about what we actually do for the community.
How may I join Free Masonry.?!
@@mitchellkarama1417 be rich or connected
The only reason you do charities for the community is because you are philanthropists, which is basically just doing good actions for peoples attention, not because you want to.
@@KakaOfTheRealMadrid A normal human being, who thinks that if you're going to help someone, you should do it because you want to, not because of convenience. In other words, a faithful Catholic.
Be quiet
As a research Mason, I found only two minor errors in the entire video: Masons outside of a building that looked like a church - with two crosses on top. Masons sometimes attend church as a body, but no Masonic building features a cross on top of it.
Secondly, masonry does not have any problem with the Catholic Church - it's quite the other way around. I'm Episcopalian, and many of my Scottish Rite brothers are Roman Catholics. Please see Wikipedia for the entire story - it's too much to write here! Any man who believes in a Supreme Being can join the Masons in the U.S.A. - regardless of his religious tradition.
@J Yelvington Greetings from the UK, Brother. Might I make one tiny tiny correction to your post. You closed by saying:-
"Any man who believes in a Higher Being than himself can join the Masons in the U.S.A. - regardless of his religious tradition."
You and I know what you mean.. but that does give the anti-Masons plenty of ammunition. You should have said any man can APPLY. The way you said it makes it seem that a belief in a Supreme Being is the only requirement for membership. We both know that a man must be able to afford it, have the support of the family, have no criminal convictions etc. before he is admitted to Freemasonry. I know it's picky, but you have to be on your times when it comes to the anti-Masons.
@@TheRealist2022 Thank you for a very erudite and more complete explanation. Unfortunately, the conspiracy websites sell a lot of ads and books as they concoct stories about our gentle brotherhood...
@@Austin8thGenTexan Indeed they do. I am here purely to educate those who will listen to reason and TRY to educate those who will not! Sadly, there are a great many people out there with only two brain cells....and the only reason they have two is so that the other one doesn't feel lonely!
If you are a mason then you can't be a christian, becoming a mason you automatically commit an apostasy that's what Catholic Church says, so masons are treated as enemies of Catholic Church
@@ЯрославФульмес You may take a deep breath because I am Episcopalian. One of my favorite lodge brothers is a 93-year-old Southern Baptist pastor. Nothing we do in the lodge conflicts with our faith in Jesus Christ. It brings together men who believe in God - who would normally never have met and socialized together. That's a very real blessing of life and community... 🌷
My grandpa was a Master and they contributed to the funeral services. One from each type of degree was there (I think that’s what you called them?) and they performed a ritual. It was beautiful and very meaningful to us.
Most of what was done, that I know of, involved taking sick children who needed rides to the hospital for treatment. Every week, month, or however often they needed. I don’t know much, but they do know they do charity type work.
That second part there is the Shriners, and the Last Masonic Right is very interesting.
@@khi7824 ah yes, conspiracy theorist
Yep second is shriners. They are amazing in what they do
Yeah they need a façade afterall
I know my friend from college told me that her parents are Free Masons. When I asked her what do they do, and if there's anything suspicious about their activity - she told me that they do some charity work and that they helped when our city was in floods.
As a 3° Master Mason, 7° Royal Arch Mason, Shriner, and 32° Scottish Rite Mason, I can attest that this video is somewhat accurate. Not completely, but much closer than most of the swil that exists.
However, no amount of explanation or information exists to fully explain the true benefit of Masonry. It can only be experienced. Through osmosis, you will truly become a better person if you're willing to give your time.
You need to open your eyes to the truth about the masons, Satan has his hand over all of you
How can one join?
@nichollechristineedwardsUNI think you mean, never has a man bent so low, to stand so high.
Do you worship Lucifer?
Be a better person to Jesus or your rotting in the eternal abyss
Actually, you can walk into a lodge and start mingling (not with a beer in hand mind you) all you are asked to do is present yourself to the Master of the lodge as soon as possible. Keep in mind each lodge can be different. As far as seating, outside of the officer seats you can sit wherever you want (at least in every lodge I've been to). I also wouldn't say it's a 'strict' code of conduct, just one of respect and maturity. A lot of lodges will have an open day for the public as well. For example, when we do officer installations we make it open to the public, we bring our families and friends. Also, if you want to see inside a lodge just ask. odds are they will let you if someone is available to let you in. Many temples within Scottish Rite have normal hours where they are open to the public during weekdays. As for the dress code, it varies. At my lodge some of us wear jeans and t-shirts, during summer some wear shorts.
I did just that awhile back.
I’m not a mason, but I have recently been in contact with the ddgm of my area about joining, and given the people that I know are in the fraternity from my area, I can totally see that. This seems like a really fair way to be. I appreciate your comment.
wraith9112 exactly!! Lodge #727 shallotte NC
In pa our dress code is dress pants collared shirt and sports coat for people on sideline that are regular members if your from out of state you fellow your home rules
I guess I’m just curious as to WHY people want to be a Freemason... like what’s the goal? The purpose?
Why is it whenever I talked about something the day before info post a vid about it the day after
Google is listening and your data is being shared! It happens to me all the time! 👀✍🏾
Its because you are white protestant
@Azlorn Magus So you think that there's some rule in physics that we dont yet know, that causes things we talk and think about to appear irl?
They have cameras and microphones hidden all over your place of residence and in your means of transportation.
Because masons watching you
As a Freemason, you did a nice job on presenting what is all about. What you forgot is that we don't allow atheists, agnostics or satanist in the order. If there is one, then he lied about believing in a higher power(s). There are also very different Rites in Freemasonry and other subgroups that you can enter only as a Freemason. A perfect example is the Shriners, who control the Shriner hospitals. We also try to improve our communities, and the teachings of Freemason are a way for you to have a guidance on how to do it.
There are also Freemasons that doesn't necessarily believe in some traditions, even if they are in the Anglo-Saxon Freemasonry that are indifferent if women are allowed or not in Freemasonry. However, within the Anglo-Saxon Freemasonry there are some women groups as well. This group, however, is limited to daughters and wives of Freemasons. In other words, not every woman can enter.
I want to say that there are some sad stories within Freemasonry that are being fixed today. One case is the racism that once existed in Anglo-Saxon Freemasonry. This history can be learn with the Prince Hall Lodges. However, today, racism is forbidden in Freemasonry in general. Any lodge that acts in a racist way will be thrown out by the higher lodges that maintain the smaller ones. They will not even be allowed in other lodges from either of the big branches, Anglo-Saxon and Continental Freemasonry, as their names and the lodge's name will be mention to all lodges. They can, however, return to the main bodies if they apologize and fix such behavior as this is one of the tenants of Freemason. We are suppose to become better than our past selves.
Is fighting against the Anti-Whites considered as prohibited?
I finally decided to look this up because there is a Masonic temple down in my old neighborhood. It's been there my entire life and I swear I have NEVER seen a single person go in or out of that building.. but yet it always looks well kept, and is well lit up in the evenings... Legit one of the strangest things I've ever seen lol
Odd but also cool
mine is the exact same way, no one is seen going in or out but the place is in great shape, it’s weird…
This is all broadly speaking true.
However you didn’t mention charity - it’s probably the largest part of what we do. Our province raised £3.3m this year alone - funded entirely by donations from fellow masons - and the UGLE (United Grand Lodge of England) received £33m in donations total. We’re the second largest donor to charitable causes in the UK, after the national lottery.
After meetings, most members will dine together - we have great food and drinks and engage in lively conversation. We’re a great community of people from all walks of life - masonry isn’t the preserve of the wealthy and powerful.
How dare you spill our secrets
@@paplar9744 the real secret is how none of the Lodges can even agree on what is to be served at dinner
“3.3”
33°🤔
Adrenochrome ??
To me it seems like they preserve respect.
"Well it's not really a secret, when everybody knows about it"-(legendary hero Cpt. Obvious)
LOL
We don't know the half of it
I went above and beyond in repairing a vehicle for a free Mason. Later, he had me repair his central air, his wife's car, his house foundation, and help with his plumbing. I charged extremely low because I was learning as I worked on his property and vehicles. I also repaired his computers, network, and many electronics. He respected my work so much that he invited me to become a free Mason. I am rather reluctant because I have never been a member of any group, formal or nonformal. I have never been in any sort of social collective at all. I have never belonged anywhere as a valued member of any sort of social herd. I have always done everything alone and have not had any friends for many years. I just enjoy repairing things and doing my best. Though, I have no friends, my reputation as a mechanic and technician that can repair nearly anything is rather widespread. I never bothered to befriend anybody, nor belong to their social collective or herd. I am still thinking about the invitation. I still do repairs for the gentleman.
Anything change?
Well? Are you a freemoron?
This is a lie Freemason members aren’t allowed to recruit people you have to ask.
@@TaxingIsThieving This was such a cynical comment and idk why I thought it was so funny lol so unnecessary aha
Some of these “strict rules of conduct” are jurisdictional differences. In the Grand Lodge of Alabama, I’ve had plenty of conversations with our Grand Master who will casually show up and treat everyone in the lodge with the same level of respect. While we do give vertical honor - respect - to the Master of a lodge (in the same way you would a chairman of a committee), one of the building blocks of Freemasonry is the idea of horizontal honor - all are equal.
unlike in Animal Farm where all are equal - but some are more equal than others. haha
I've had festive board sitting beside 2 GMs plenty of times and conversed freely with them.
As an entered apprentice Mason I can tell you that it is pretty much just business with a focus on charity. There are usually meals before meetings that are open for people to come to and if you want to be one you have to ask another mason. You'll need a couple masons to vouch for you. We welcome you!
FAM or AFAM?
@@gigilaco why does is matter if its af&am or f&am there no differnce maybe slight in wording but it's all the same
This isn’t entirely accurate. You’ve only talked about the work done at your mother lodge in the first degree. As an EA or FC you don’t see or participate in everything, that privilege is extended to master masons.
Find god nerd
Who is searching in the comments for someone who is taking this Illuminati thing way more seriously than they should??
Me 🔥😂
@Shirl Zitting lol
I feel called out 🙋🏽♀️🙋🏽♀️😂😂😂
Have you seen the dumpster fire that the r/conspiracy subreddit is?
You do realize the Bavarian illuminati was a real organization started with Adam weishapt and he left and joined freemasonry correct? And began his work in freemasonry
My grandfather was a freemason in Australia, never knew until he passed away. doubt he wouldve spoken about it. But wasn't a strange guy lol.
same I never knew until it was mentioned at his funeral and how much it meant to his life
@@kimberlyyoung7670 @Ben1493 It is up to the families, but I hope you got to experience the Masonic Funeral Service, its one of the few rituals we as freemasons get to do publicly and one of the last things we can do for a fallen brother.
@@ktoliman may i know what they will do on the funeral day? Will they perform ritual or just standing as to pay respect?
@@fabbie2201 it's a ritual that is performed at a funeral service at the request of the family. The ceremony is about 6-10 minutes long.
My grandfather was a Mason became a shriner grandmother was a Eastern star, my father was a Mason i just remember once a year going to the best bbq luncheon in Coral Gables, Miami in the late 70's only secret was the bean recipe
Sounds nice, ever thought of joining ?
@@AdamtheFreemason You again.
@@capncake8837
Yeah, so ?
@@capncake8837 ikr, he's very irritating.
I am a Freemason and an officer in my lodge, this video was surprisingly accurate.! I’ll make a brief comment about the secrecy aspect: The rituals are an incredible and emotional experience and if you knew ahead of what would happen it won’t have the same impact! It’s like going to see a movie but someone has already told you what will happen and how it ends, it’s just not meaningful. Another thing is that you are assigned a coach to help you progress your way up. It’s during those times with your coach that you really get to delve into the world of masonry. If anyone has other questions, feel free to ask!
James Tucker greetings brother, I’m with from Beach Cities Lodge #753!
Interesting comment. I know you didn’t mention “believing in a god” but, why can’t an atheist join? What if I am my “own god” in that I don’t worship a being, and instead focus on being happy, and living my life to the fullest, and helping others? I do not mean to start a discussion. This is an actual question. 🤲🙂
@@miguelidcomm Well, atheists wouldn’t be able to join because the idea of atheism is centered around the lack of a belief of a supreme being or a God. Belief in a higher being is a requirement.
@@jcucch4603 I see. And why is that a requirement?
@@miguelidcomm it's just part of the rules. You need to believe in a supreme being. You do not have to believe in a specific supreme being. There are Mason's who are christians, Jews, Muslims, pagans, satanists, others. There is no religious test but you swear to belief in a supreme being. Take that how you want to.
I recently visited the gravesite of my paternal grandma and my great grandpa, her father. I noticed the Freemason symbol on my great grandpa’s headstone and the Order of the Eastern Star on my grandma’s headstone. This is the first time I learned of Freemasonry in my family
@Cass Hollerbach if you're curious about it, allow me to answer any questions you may have on Freemasonry.
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@@TheRealist2022is the world financial system run by Freemason?does the us has deep state?what’s the relation between Rockefeller family and many more with freemason
Yes, like any fraternal organization, they would let you use that on your headstones and of course on clothing or on a ring or pin.
The freemasons were generally highly skilled tradesmen involved with the building industry, hence the compass & square symbols & their leading spiritual figure being referred to as the great architect. Over the past couple of centuries as new countries were discovered, or towns were created due to population expansion, or new access paths to other parts of the country were made accessible, there would be a need for new buildings such as hospitals, halls, libraries etc to be built in which case the skills of Mason tradesmen could be applied. Generally, the cost would be considerably cheaper as a result of these tradesmen being used plus the masons also helped with the funding from monies raised thru donations etc from well to do families that were members.
Nah, they're evil
All I feel is demonic energy whenever i hear the words "Free Masons"
Wow
I think you’re mistaking masonry as a religion. While the individuals in free masonry all believe in a God, they don’t necessarily believe in the same God. Some Freemasons are Catholic, some are Protestant, some are Jewish, some are Muslim, etc. The “Great Architect” is really just a generalized title that is religiously neutral, referring to God’s creative power
Very well put. Members can be quite generous if the project is something they deeply care about.
“Myth of king Solomon’s temple”
Even though it’s highly accepted amongst most sociologist and anthropologist that king Solomon existed similar Pythagoras
Reggae Bob Marley traced his genealogy to King Solomon.
@@HeyGirlHey77 Via Wales?
What evidence is there for the temple?
@@ivyrose779 i just said. they also have a slab from the temple at a masonic lodge in england
@@HeyGirlHey77 rastafarianism is actually an offshoot of freemasonry. It was started by black freemasons. Same with the LDS church or Mormons, started by freemasons. This is acknowledged openly by both religions and I only found out about it the other day. Very interesting.
My great grandfather died 2 years ago at the age of 97. He had been in the air force as a navigator and trained a bunch of troops to be navigators. I had always found this very cool and interesting. But it wasn't until the day of his funeral that I found out he was a member of the Masonic Lodge. I would have loved to hear him tell stories of his service in the military and the masonic lodge. Unfortunately I didn't meet much of that side of my family till after he had suffered from a lot of memory loss and what not. I'd give so much to be able to sit down and listen to him me stories.
edit: Just to correct myself he was in the Army Air Corp not the Air Force. I had just learned the difference not that anyone necessarily cared lol
A Masonic funeral is something that few witness.
@@geebee3563 i definitely would not consider his funeral to have been a Masonic funeral. It had just been something I had learned about him from my grandmother and it had even been included in his obituary stating that he had been a member of the American Legion and Masonic Lodge. As interesting as it sounds I would be lying if I said I attended a Masonic funeral in his name.
@@SlightLeeBased I'm a Freemason from the United Grand Lodge of England. Feel free to ask me anything you like and I'll do my best to answer you.
I am so glad that you did make the edit. Most people do not realize that before WWII there was not an Air Force it was the Army Air Corps. We didn't get an Air Force till after the war. Just like many people do not know we now have a Space Force
@@geebee3563 I probably attended four of them by the time I was 12 years old. The minister did the first part at the graveside, then the Masons did their ritual - and placed their evergreen upon the casket. Sometimes Masons merely sit together wearing their aprons at the church, then join the procession to the cemetery. In the '70s I noticed that the Masons generally wore white gloves, but now just the officers...
"Who makes Steve Guttenberg a star? We do. We do."
"Don't bother dialing 911 anymore, here's the real number... [912]"
Got to love the Simpsons
"Who holds back the electric car?"
camgan1 ha, ha. The stonecutters.
My grandfather was a Shriner, we used to play with his goofy hat, though he didn't ride in the clown cars. It always made me laugh to think of this very solemn correct man wearing that hat at meetings. He was also one of the kindest, most st loving people I ever knew, and had a serious work ethic.
You wore that same goofy hat when you graduated from school. 😎
@@leevongilmore2070 Nah, mine didn't have all the glittery embroidery and jewels. I would have like it much better if it had! I graduated in the era before decorating your hats was a thing.
The fez is a little taller
@@nickforsman2647 it's the same concept, it represents knowledge. One is square on top and one is a circle, but they both equal 360°.
@@nickforsman2647 True, and much more gaudy!
It is an hugh honor for me to be a Masonic Brother. I come from a power lineage from FreeMasons and Eastern Stars for several generations and enjoy learning new things within my personal journey it's the gift that keeps on giving, So mote it be.
I'm a proud Master from. Great Kills Lodge #912 in Staten Island New York and I am always in search of more light, So mote it be.
since ur eastern stars does that mean theres women at ur lodge too?
“The myth of the king Solomon’s temple?” It’s not a myth.
That's the Knights Templar...Mr. Owl of Minerva...🤣
Scientifically it ended up a myth according to archeology
Solomon was actually an prophet! He has the power and the knowledge of the gins!
I was looking for a comment about that. I was thinking the same thing. That's definitely not a myth.
@@Holly12245 look up Israel Frankenstein Israeli top archeologist. More reading less talking and hallucinating.
My uncle is a Freemason. They’re literally just business men in different trades who will help one another out.
You were just told that
I guess your uncle is white
Well of course he wouldn’t tell you what they REALLY do
@@animo_life Yeah? Most businessmen are
I am a Free Mason in Oklahoma. Masonic lodges we’re responsible for providing over 3 million dollars to charity in the State of Oklahoma. Yes, we have lots of secrets, but the most important thing we do is charity. Planning, running, and volunteering to work those charity events is definitely the most important aspect of Masonry.
Why do you guys do that though? do you feel as if taxes arent enough to fix society, or that its misused by our politicians? or something along those lines?
@@km6610 a person is entitled to give their money where they see fit.
@@km6610They are dedicated to service, that is their main tenant besides being a fraternity of like minded men and some women.
My boy from the Infographics show is in Connecticut too? I didn't think anyone lived in Connecticut except me and like three other people.
You know what we do in my lodge? Meet discuss business, discuss new applications of memberships, have dinner, talk about upcoming community events, have bbqs, and initiate new members of all races and backgrounds as long as they have clean records. Thats it. Rinse and repeat. Half our lodge are men 50+ years old the other half in their 20s to 40s. Our families join us for our big dinners.
Theres your “secret society.” Sheesh.
btw greetings to fellow bros from Downey United 220 F&AM
@Spartan Racer Greetings and fraternal regards. Brother. Same in my Lodges. But you try to tell the conspiracy theorists.... no chance!
I am an active member. We are strong. We have tries deep. It's nothing dark. All good men. Power in strong places. But good intentions.
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Hello brother.
Once you’re a freemason you’re welcome anywhere part of the world that has a lodge. You’re a brother!
Big_g5 not true. :)
That’s not true.
Does that mean there is no escape if you regret joining?
johanna you want join Lucifer worshippers n pedophiles??
@@cocavango8053 She won't be welcome anyway, not as a woman.
They'll have groups for her to join, of course, but not a lodge, not as a brother.
You just knock on the door at the lodge and that's pretty much it. Having someone vouch for you helps but you gotta earn your way. It all stems from the first time you knock on the door. Masons also don't go around asking people if they want to join, it's something you have to choose. Believing in a higher power is a must.
It helps if you know a member. My neighbours were members, and they invited me to have a look round the lodge, meet the members, ten years on, I'm now a Junior Warden, and loving it.
"Believing in a higher power is a must" This is the only thing that bugs me, otherwise I share a lot of their values and ideological convictions. My understanding was that the Grand Orient de France accepts atheists?
What I can't seem to wrap my head around is: how is it possible that centuries-old ideas originating in Gnosticism, Hermeticism, alchemy, the ideals of the Renaissance, of the Enlightenment (which eventually culminate in the secular humanism and scientific revolution that pervade and define our Western societies), can somehow also be at the origin of secret societies which still uphold outdated superstitious ideas, such as the existence of a creator, an idea which seems completely at odds with a lot of the principles mentioned above? Don't they know how much they and the ideas they promote have been persecuted in the name of some random creator?
How can a movement so champion rationality and reason, yet at the same time fail to realize what most Greek philosophers already knew in 500BC: Gods is nonsense, yo!?
@@ICreatedU1 They have to certain that you contain belief in the unseen more than likely. Faith really so if you cannot believe in a greater being how can you believe in a ever failing person?
Current Master of Aaron Lodge #49, Free & Accepted Masons in Tucson, Arizona. Excellent video! Definitely demystifies some of the most common misconceptions about our fraternity.
The important part that missing is that they teach sacred occult knowledge
@04dram04 Er.... no we don't. That simply does not happen.
You might be sorely dissapointed.
I joined the freemasons at 24 years old.
I am now 34 years old. This information is 100% accurate. My lodge requires me to donate £500 to charity every year to maintain my membership because I can't make the meeting.
I have to send apologies to the lodge master every week on Wednesday. I can't speak for all lodges but mine is pretty much an old boys club. We help each other out with favours and you're right about standing in the correct place.
Like bricks in a building. You have be in the right position to build upwards.
Mine isn't quite so strict about that, as long as you pay your annual dues. Though 99% of time business is potluck dinner, voting to maintain the rent, and X-number of charities we'll donate to this month.
You’re in the wrong lodge then. It’s a hobby not a job.
Idk what they do, but I have been in 2 different masonic lodges with free reign. 1st time I was there as a stage hand, moving all the theatrical props from one lodge to another, it's crazy how flimsy their props are. 2nd time I was organizing a fund raiser and they invited me to come over one night, that lodge was just people who were drinking and having fun, so like I said, idk what the secrets are, but to me it looks like a lot of people having a good time, complete with theatrics and alcohol... wakka wakka
a group of people deciding the future of millions secretly, without their knowledge
We know who you are :-)
Jeff Dwyer me too!
@Joe A Oh dear... another gullible person incapable of telling fact from fiction...
*As a Freemason, just watching this video*
In all seriousness, we have strict rules but it’s not like… as strict as it seems. We act like brothers/sisters, and we have each other’s back.
If that’s the case i got too many black beans, some brotherhood. At least it doesn’t seem religious 😑
Dr. Pain Meh. We never claim to be above others. We have jerks in our group as well.
I’m praying by black beans you mean negative people and this isn’t a racial jab.
Freemasons are a satanic organisation and are part of the Illuminati. Am I Right?
Andrew Martens
I- what- But- okay okay okay. Let me explain. I think you’re just joking, but even so I wanna answer this cause it’s a common misconception.
We aren’t satanic. The only requirement religion wise is that you believe in a higher power, which we gets called “The Grand Architect” for simplicity, as that’s the one thing consistent across religions.
We aren’t in league with the Illuminati. There’s a huge difference between the two. The Illuminati are extinct.
As Freemasons, we are much more closely related to the Knights Templar’s then to the Illuminati.
The Andromeda Effect I think Dr. Pain was referring to the vote box, but in the video it was referred to as "beans".
How many masons does it take to change a lightbulb?...
Sshhhhhh🤫....
Seriously can’t tell you that!
It’s a secret
The answer is 20. One to change it and 19 Past Masters sitting on the sidelines saying “we didn’t do it like that back in my day”
Allan Hendrickson 😂😂😂😂
Definitely more than one
It takes 3 Masons
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Hello. I am a Worshipful Master of Mesa Lodge 55 in Grand Junction Colorado. I'm always happy to talk about Freemasonry. I usually won't shut up about it once I get started.
The term Worshipful Master just means wise or learned on. The Master of the Lodge is elected each year from among the brothers. The Sr. Warden, Jr. Warden, Secretary, and Treasurer are also elected by the brothers of the lodge. The other officers are appointed by the Master.
I can tell you that in our jurisdiction the only secretes are the modes of recognition (handshakes & passwords). We don't like to talk about the rituals as they lose their impact on the candidate/brother going through them if they know about them beforehand. I can also say that they build upon each other.
The rules of each lodge are a bit different. Some require tuxedos, some it's okay to wear jeans and a button-down shirt. There is no talk about religion or politics in the lodge. But outside of lode brothers are free to discuss anything. Each jurisdiction has a set of rituals for the lodges in that jurisdiction. Though there can be some minor customization for each lodge. For example, in Mesa Lodge the opening prayer is said when our Sr. Deacon is on his way back to his chair. In other lodges, it is when he arrives at his chair. But in general, the rules are always the same in all lodges. Stand when talking to the Worshipful Master, no side conversations, no politics or religion in the lodge. Each new brother is encouraged to talk to other members to learn the decorum of the lodge and each new brother is assigned a mentor, usually a friend, to help him in his Masonic Education.
One thing I would like to clarify from the video is the term "Great Architect of the Universe." To be a Freemason you have to profess a belief in a higher power. What that higher power is isn't for the lodge to know as it is between the brother and his creator. In the US most Freemasons are some form of Christian. But there is nothing preventing anyone of another faith from joining. We use the term Great Architect as a placeholder for the brother's creator.
Jeans in a lodge!? That's very relaxed! In scotland it's always a suit,black or lodge tie, bow tie if there is a live candidate taking place.
This is a very important note. Most of us are really open to talk about what goes on, with very few exceptions. But the conspiracy people aren't really interested in hearing things that don't correspond to their pre-belives.
I was an apprentice in Masonic lodge in London. It was a very beautiful place and very secret. My application was accepted, as a close friend of mine was a member. I had to leave due to personal reasons but I’m now joining a new lodge very soon. My meeting is in a few days time.
@Johnny Fairweather Glad to see you have found a new Lodge Brother.
The realist I frankly don’t have any idea what it really is, but I saw some people discussing this on Reddit, I’ve heard it is very repetitive and ritual base
My dad was once invited to join the Freemasons, and was excited because he really wanted to be a Shriner, and you have to be a Master Mason to do that. In the end, he found the secrecy to be silly, and he especially balked at the idea of someone being addressed as Worshipful Master. So he passed.
Honest question, what is the point of bein a freemason? I'd love to know from a first-hand source. To me it just sounds like a place to discuss work, which you could do literally anywhere.
@@Porkey_Minch Freemason has teachings to be followed with the purpose of shaping a ethical world and to ascend the highest state of man(something like to be a better man and a better world) ive read some of there books before. there are health benefits and monthly dues to be payed being part of a Freemason, rituals and secrecies are mere practices in relation to there purposes with no evil agenda but rather formality
@Czterdziestysiódmy that's what separates them from the uninitiated ones and maintain the secrecy that has lasted for hundreds of years, the essence of joining in order to know what lies beyond would be pointless if you know all the secrets
I am a master mason myself and I can tell you that there is nothing sinister about meeting we are actually very helpful they donate a large amount of money every year to charity event Children’s Hospital soup kitchens
@@Porkey_Minch it's a fraternity for men who aren't in college. I've been one for a year. You do self improvement work, gain new friends, and do charity work for your community.
I became a Freemason about 8 months ago and I don’t regret any part of it. It’s a wonderful thing to be a part of and always makes me feel great after a lodge meeting or degree.
Hello brother.
I’m trying to understand the point in being a Freemason. Like what is it actually for? Why would anyone want to have degree on some talks?
@@selmanuzun4409 Freemasons believe in God. It's a requirement to join.
Personally, that's all it takes for me. Knowing someone believes in God provides me with a common ground. I've known agnostics and atheists to do good things on occasion, but it always seems more to be a coincidence than out of intent. They do what they want to do, and sometimes, that happens to be what a good person would do in that circumstance.
People who believe in God have the fear of God in them. They know someone's watching them, they know someone is setting the standards for good behavior. If you're an atheist and you claim to be a good person, who is deciding what is "good"? (Answer: You, the atheist, decide what is "good".). If you believe in God, no matter your religion, then you believe there is an external determinator regarding "good" behavior.
Every mason believes in God, and just like everyone else, they have their own relationship with their creator. That's enough for me, I'm not bold enough to assume it's my duty to involve myself in someone else's relationship with God, so it suits me fine that discussion of religion isn't welcome within the lodge. We've already had the important conversation about God: "Do you believe in God?". Satan isn't God, so satanists aren't welcome.
I hope that my rambling comment made it more clear. I'm just a Muslim who thinks that if you know God is real, God will lead you. I presume that the jew at my lodge and the christians there feel similarly, the foundation of faith is enough to build upon without pedantic debate over the details of that faith. I'm sure when we meet again in the Celestial Lodge (transl. for non-masons: "afterlife"), we'll have some interesting conversations thanks to our improved understanding.
@@selmanuzun4409 it is an organization that _teaches_ ways in order to improve yourself along with a support structure of like minded people. What you get out is what you put in.
It's not just "talks"
Get help
So the freemasons is no longer a guild for tradesmen. More of a place to dress up with your friends and put on a play? It's all so confusing.
@jnstanford It was never a guild for tradesmen. Stonemasons, opersative Masons... had guilds... Freemasons are speculative Masons.
My grandfather was a Freemason and for some reason it's why my parents are convinced I flunked medical school.
Bruh
Quite possible if there was a fanatic antimason at the other end. Not probable tough.
Those rules are a little less strict in a lot of lodges. its a bit more laid back nowadays than it used to be
Ive been a mason for about 8 years now. I love it, even though a lot of it is boring compared to the hype one hears. You get out of it what you put into it.
I've been a mason almost 10 years now. Master of Lodge 2 terms. Enjoying every moment.
Is the appeal of it just the part about having secrets, and rituals?
@@noahwilliams8996 that's definitely part of it. The ritual frames everything. It gives people from radically different walks of life some common ground, and a reason to choose to be a family despite having many other areas where we disagree.
@@LordMacharius "that's definitely part of it."
So I'm guessing the rest is a secret then? :P
@@noahwilliams8996 Afraid so. If you wanna know more, it's as simple as finding a lodge near you and putting in a petition for membership.
This exactly appears to be a children's game that adults indulge in but are embarrased to admit it...probably the reason why they dont come out with the rituals.
Utter tosh.
As a Freemason, my own experience does not reflect some of the points made during this video. For example, not everything the worshipful master says during lodge meetings must be kept secret. In fact, lodge minutes should show what everyone in the lodge talked about, including the points of business brought up by the worshipful master.
This stated and as pointed out in the video, rules in grand lodge jurisdictions vary.
My father was a Freemason, I remember going to a barbecue with a bunch of people with the same mason rings, at one point the other kids, my brother and I had to be by ourselves while our parents talked. It was pretty weird
As a very active Texas Freemason and a Past Master of my Lodge, I must say this video is mostly quite accurate. there are a few things that are not exactly right but from a non-,mason it is very understandable. By and Large Free Masonry is a fraternity, and in my opinion its greatest asset is the ability of its members to meet on the "level" meaning that no matter what our position is in society, in a lodge room we are all equal. I have had the pleasure of sitting in lodge with a justice of the supreme court of Texas and in the same room were, school teachers, Realtors, plumbers and electricians. Truly men from all parts of society, and various socio-economic backgrounds. Peace and harmony prevails because of the love we have for each other, which is solidified by an obligation each one of us freely take on. And the belief that we all meet upon the level as free men.
I have two issues with Freemasonry.
1. You take oaths as to not expose the inner-workings of freemasonry, meaning it is hard to take you by your word, for you're bound to secrecy.
2. The divide between the lower and upper members of the 33 degrees of freemasonry is certain to be a large difference in knowledge of the organization.
Your society, organization, fraternity or dare I say religion, is essentially a secret society within a secret society. If your upper members hide important secrets from your lower members, it is far from a collective unit where you're all "equal". The lower members are like the public face of the society, while the upper members (who tend to hold positions of power within the USA and other nations that harbour the masonic secret societies) do all the hidden malevolent things. Like a hidden hand perhaps.
I don't think it should be difficult to see why you're distrusted by the masses. The few documents/books out there that expose some of the innerworkings of free masonry only exemplify my own distrust towards you people. No free society should have secret ones operating within it. If it were up to me I'd have your entire organization either forced into a public persona, all documents and secrets being revealed or just a flat out ban towards all secret societies.
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1. You take oaths as to not expose the inner-workings of freemasonry, meaning it is hard to take you by your word, for you're bound to secrecy.
My Reply: We don't take "oaths", we take an OBLIGATION or a "solemn promise", not to disclose the "modes of recognition" (how we identify ourselves through the degrees) to non members, and that is it.
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2. The divide between the lower and upper members of the 33 degrees of freemasonry is certain to be a large difference in knowledge of the organization.
My Reply: Like any organisation, it all depends on rank, and progression. You wouldn't expect a Private in the army know what the Generals and Colonels know would you, no, because of the ranking system. However, it is easy to reach the top in Freemasonry. Once you have completed your third degree, you can progress as an officer. This would start as Inner Guard, then Junior Deacon, then Senior Deacon, then Junior Warden, then Senior Warden, then finally Master. These progressions are YEARLY, so you can become master of the lodge within six to seven years. There are other offices you can take AFTER you come out of the masters chair, such as Asst Secretary, Asst Director of Ceremonies, Chaplain, Mentor,
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Your society, organization, fraternity or dare I say religion, is essentially a secret society within a secret society.
My Reply: This sounds like something Altiyan Childs mentioned, he was referring to a clandestine branches of Freemasonry called the Ancient and Primitive Rite, and the O.T.O, which was started by Aleister Crowley, of which he was NOT an official Mason, according to U.G.L.E. guidelines.
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@@learningagain4094 Guess you've never heard of NDAs. And how do you have any idea what the so called "divide" as you call it is?
@Corey Harris It takes only about a year at most to go from the Third to the 32nd Degree. In that time, there is some study but it's not like taking a college Degree! In the Scottish Rite (that goes to 33) several Degrees are conferred during one ceremony, so it's not like it's another thirty different ceremonies you have to go through!
The 33rd is an HONORARY Degree, where no further learning is required to achieve it. It is given as a reward for outstanding service, whether in public service, the Scottish Rite or both.
@@teecee1567 that is correct. there are a few other honorary degrees in Scottish Rite. there is the 32nd degree KCCH (Knight Commander of the Court of Honor) which is a degree I was honored with in 2017. then of course the 33rd, then there is the 33rd Grand Cross, which is a very rare and exceptional honor.
“Are you already one of them,” is the question begging to be answered.
The most shocking thing I learned was their are white beans
They are tokens, that is where the phrase "being blackballed" comes from. Sometime they are marbles, sometimes whatever is available locally.
My toilet bowl should always be a secret . I am glad they hold this truth. 😂
My dad is the highest degree York Rite Mason, my brother is a Master Mason, and I am the Master Councilor of my chapter of the Order of DeMolay. Feel free to ask me questions. I will answer so long as I’m not breaking my obligation
In this case ive came across one Mason who fixed about everything in my home but the plumbing. We bowled on a few occasions and ive always wondered would i benefit from joining the order
MMNSavatage you learn lessons on how to be a better person. That’s all the freemasons are about
What’s the point of being so secret of it’s about becoming a better person? Wouldn’t it benefit everyone? Are Freemasons who left the order under constant supervision?
Matt Goodson if*
Are you a DeMolay?
I don't want that Mason in my store again. "We do good" oh yeah?
Freemasons are like when a cartoon character gets caught acting sus and when questioned, "What are you doing?" responds, "Oh, nothing!"
Sure Stef, seems its happened to you, since you know the "procedure" quite well.
@@AdamtheFreemason I have no idea what you're trying to say.
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Your implying that Freemasons are "sus" (i.e. suspicious), and I have NEVER been asked by someone I "don't know" what I am doing, if someone did ask, off the cuff, I'd tell them, because we are encouraged to talk about Freemasonry. Also, if someone came up to you and asked "what are you doing", are you inclined to answer, is it any of their business, the answer is NO, on both occasions.
But seriously, I live near a former Masonic Lodge and they were always holding soup cookoffs and used book sales and things like that.
We provide millions of dollar in charity money, not to mention the amount of work we do for those in the community. The core of Freemasonry is about improving the community we live in for all.
@@blazecorp . If it's about "improving the community" and is above board, why not explain what is done in your rituals? The Bible tells us that "what is done in darkness (secrecy) shall be exposed by the light of God's word
@@soulboygabicci5681 You do know you can by books that explain what happens in the rituals dont you? The reason why a Mason will not tell you what happens is because of trust. One simple word that means so much. If you cant trust a man with a simple secret, how do you trust him with other more important things.
And as for your cherry-picking of the bible. The original Christian held their rituals in secret. It wouldnt be for years that they would go public. Were they doing something wrong?
My advice to you is the same as other so called Christians that look for "evil" under every rock. Take care of your own backyard. Im sure there are enough things you are doing in your life that could make you look like a serious sinner if you cherry-picked from the bible.
blazecorp Well said!
@@blazecorp hi, can I ask? Can women join freemasonry?
Bro. Matthew Palamara.
Rank: Master Mason (3rd Degree)
Sandringham District Lodge, No. 220
Victorian Constitution (State of Victoria, Australia).
Member since 2016.
Freemasonry in the 21st Century is chiefly concerned with charity and morale support for men, young and old.
Many elder members use it as a means of socialising, if they are widowed or leave alone, some have family, business, or military connexions to the lodge; with lodges being formed around military groups/platoons/companies, as a means of staying together and sharing memories after disbandment; school alumni, sailors, any special interest group can form a freemasonic lodge provided stipulations are met, each lodge has its own history and traditions, hence why when they hand in their warrant (fold) it is so sad; it happens often and many lodges, some of them more than a century old, are struggling to avert their fate.
Freemasonry, is not really an international organisation, but a series of affiliated organisations operating independently of each other in different states and country; the rituals and rites are subtly different in every region, and indeed no lodge operates identically; people often travel to different nations and regions just to experience the differentiations in protocol and philosophic teachings.
Contrary to what this video suggests, their are (technically) no tanks in Freemasonry, though the Master and his Wardens are honoured in ceremony.
The lodges in my area, though we do conform to formalities and traditions of England, do not have an official stance on standing up straight or positioning in the lodge for brethren not officiating in positions of office.
Not sure where you got that bit from Infographic :)
From Sydney, Lodge Oatley, much love.
Taking my 1st in Jan :) same state; Victoria.
Fraternal Greetings from Belfast. Irish Constitution.
Well said, although there is a typing error in the small third paragraph... :)
My father is a freemason and every time he goes to their secret events he'll wear a suit with the freemason pin and a purple sash
As the Head of Masonic Lodge, I can say that Freemasons only have 2 secrets the password and handshake that we use to identify each other. Also yes there are three degrees to become a fully fledged member but it is highly unlikely to rise to the highest position in the lodge as soon as that happens. It is almost impossible to turn your back on the Master of Lodge due to where he sits and often at times the ritual actually has the new member or advancing member facing away from the Master. Here in Queensland, meetings vary for the most part all meetings go through an opening ritual/procedure and then we go through a standard business meeting which normally contains ratifying the minutes (a record of what happened) from the last meeting are correct, then next comes the correspondence between the different lodges, then comes a report from the Lodge Treasurer on the financial well-being of the lodge, lastly comes a report on the members for those unable to attend due to work, illness or advanced age. After that if any ceremonial work is carried out. Once the ceremonial work is finished or if there is no ceremonial work then the Lodge is closed and either opened up to the public or everyone heads downstairs for refreshments which usually consists of food and drink.
There are certain events where a lodge has what is called an Open Meeting where members of the public can attend these events include the opening of a new lodge, the re-enactment of the opening of a lodge, a memorial meeting for those who have passed away in the last year or as a commemoration of ANZAC Day or Rememberance Day and the time that a member reaches a certain service milestone (starting at 25 years going up to 60 years). One event that is a big event is a Lodge's Installation, this is a set day where the members of a Lodge change positions, think of it like a companies AGM, the person who was the Master of the Lodge for the previous year hands over the role to the Senior Warden (or Senior Executive) in a ceremony. After the installation ceremony a dinner is then held with the members partners and families. New members and the families are sometimes invited along to the installation dinner to meet the members before their joining ceremony to welcome them.
Phones are allowed in the Lodge room due to the various occupations of the members but they are usually kept on silent or vibrate. When it comes to the ceremonies, we have what is called a ritual or written instructions on how to do the ceremonies and what to say in them, it is also what dictates where we the members sit in a meeting if they have 'taken office' (have a ceremonial role). As a visitor to another lodge or a member of the Lodge who hasn't 'taken office' you can sit anywhere in the lodge except up near the Master as that is reserved for distinguished guests. When a new member joins he is given the rules & ritual and given help to learn them, he isn't expected to know them off by heart by the next meeting and even members with years of experience still have trouble with knowing their ritual without some help. When it comes to religious beliefs, to join all we ask is that you believe in a supreme being. It doesn't matter if you are Christian, Muslim or even Buddhist. Here in Queensland to join you also have to pass a police check and live in Australia for at 2 years before joining.
@Terra Lupis The "head" of a Masonic Lodge? Hmm... really? For a start, there are more than two secrets! Ok, without breaking the obligation of the Installed Master, there is a word given to a Master.. it begins with a letter G. How many other letters are there in that word?...not what are they.... but how many letters as well as the G?
I did read some pretty gross rituals of Freemasons in Dan Brown book
@@kylewalkerr what are they? Or where can I find the book
I heard you guys drink babies blood is it true?
@@davis6692 dan browns the lost symbol
Who controls the British crown?
Who keeps the metric system down?
We do, we do
Who keeps Atlantis off the maps?
Who keeps the Martians under wraps?
We do, we do
Who holds back the elctric car?
Who makes Steve Gutenberg a star?
We do, we do
Who robs gamefish of their site?
Who rigs every Oscar night?
We do, we do
*tips tinfoil fedora*
That song is now stuck in my head. Thanks.
The amount of FreeMasons high in the ranks of the military is staggering.
Doesn't sound like it would be that surprising, considering the military is about ritual as well.
Freemasons are usually nationalistic, so it's very logical. Some lodges have 'select degrees' that they give to men and women in the service.
@@isaacbunch6961 It may be a matter of terminology here, but there are no degrees that are of limited availability to certain individuals. You might receive a pin, etc. to acknowledge something like being a second or third generation mason, but there are only three degrees. You may pursue others through sub-disciplines like the York or Scottish Rite, but those are also available to all Master Masons.
@@isaacbunch6961 "usually nationalistic"? Just curious, where are you getting that from?
@@stuffandthings1601 Thank you for pointing out that I need to clarify this, Freemasons in my region are all very nationalistic, and the order is spearheaded by country. If you were to come from a lodge in London you would not immediately be assimilated, you have to pass your citizenship test and, in some cases, lodge-specific country loyalty tests before you can be initiated.
So basically Freemasons:
1. Obey rules
2. Don't work stone
@protercool8474 You forgot the million dollars PER DAY raised for charities. You forgot the 22 hospitals in the USA for the FREE treatment of children, if their parents cannot afford it. You forgot the thousands of soup kitchens Lodges run, to provide for those in need. You also forget the Three Grand Principles on which Freemasonry stands... brotherly love, relief and truth.
But you're right about one thing. We don't work stone.
I don't understand the secrecy I am a christian who performs acts of charity.What's the difference?
@@markcarson2648 it's how they get new members and keep their old members under control. The promise of more knowledge inspires people to keep working hard for the order. Very free, very mason.
Since the Area 51 raid was a failure, we should instead raid a Mason lounge. They might be the ones hiding all the alien technology.
So it's basically just a fraternity....
Pretty much. A bunch of us local guys who believe in hope, faith and charity. We take of of others and those within the lodge. We often outside of lodge talk about why some people think we are “evil” or “sinister” . Honestly I think it’s just because they don’t know what we do. Before I became a member I drove by my local lodge for almost 15 years and never even realize it until I heard a great friend of mine mentioning a charity dinner they were having and I bought a ticket and enjoyed a great meal with a lot of guys I already knew. I just started asking questions. One of the best things I’ve ever done. Wish I would have done it when I was younger. I really enjoy it.
Where do you think Fraternities come from?
No it’s much more than that. It’s based in wicka and satanic religion. The man who started the KKK was seen as the ‘priest’ of freemasonry. It’s much more sinister than masons tell.
C- DUBYA Hahaha. Hey kids were a bunch of great (wealthy business owning) men helping out the common man. Join us now!
@@7ngel Oh give it a rest. Go back to your village and tell them.. I HAVE RETURNED! NO NEED TO INTERVIEW FOR THE ROLE OF IDIOT!
Not a big secret or anything, but one of the Highest Rules of Freemasonry is the concept of the "Brotherhood of Man", which states that all Men (and boys) are born under God and deserve your highest Respect and attention. It is a Fraternal Order of Men, FOR MEN... to Help, network with, and assist Men, regardless of race of economic background, but specifically focused on giving other tradesmen a "leg up", so to speak.
@MJ-oh1vy Networking for personal gain is STRICTLY FORBIDDEN in Freemasonry.