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Perhaps no other piece of masonic regalia has achieved the type of fame associated with masonic rings. Indeed, for some Masons, their masonic ring is even more precious than their wedding ring and this fact often irritates and sometimes baffles others who are not aware of the masonic way of doing things. In this article, … Read more
There’s a certain intrigue about “secret societies”. They elicit strong feelings of curiosity, interest, and fascination mostly fueled by Hollywood movies, media coverage, and wild “conspiracy theories“. Although I would argue Freemasonry is not a secret society, but rather “a society with secrets”; it’s also one of the most prominent and most popular “secret societies” … Read more
A jewel is a sign of a particular office in the line of officers of a lodge. Here is a description of each Masonic Lodge officer jewel and what it denotes. The Worshipful Master wears the jewel of a right angle of a square. In the building, the right angle of a square is used … Read more
York Rite is one of the several appendant bodies of Freemasonry. It can be said as a collection of multiple Masonic bodies that used to operate independently during the initial years. Today, it refers to three cooperative groups that confer to 10 degrees in the United States. The Royal Arch has 4 degrees, the cryptic … Read more
Is Juan Guido of Venezuela a Freemason? It does seem like it yes. From the following image which has just surfaced online, it seems like Juan Guido, the newly “elected” President of Venezuela (backed by both the US and the EU) seems to be at the very least; an entered apprentice in Freemasonry. Is Juan … Read more
King Solomon’s temple is one of the most infamous temples in human history. Commissioned by King Solomon himself, it was the first temple to be known as God’s royal palace. To this day – even though its exact location is still unknown – it still holds significance in modern-day culture and in Freemasonry. Today, I want … Read more
How do Freemasons greet each other? This is one of the most searched questions about Freemasonry because of the organization’s long, secretive history. It doesn’t give its secret codes and language easily, which puzzles a common person and makes him speculate about this ancient Fraternity even more. Yes, they have been portrayed as a secret society … Read more
This question often revolves around the mind of new candidates, as the term ‘Masonic Tax’ is often discussed in the media. Today, we will try to explain everything regarding how this entire society works and whether its members are tax-exempt. Is Your Lodge A Non-Profit? Freemasons and their lodges deal with courts on a consistent … Read more
Freemasonry isn’t really a “worldwide organization”. There are many places where Freemasonry is banned due to how it conflicts with local customs, cultures, and religions. Even governments sometimes see Freemasonry as a direct threat, and it is particularly because of its secret nature and international connections. However, with all the bans and restrictions, Freemasonry still … Read more
Interested in joining and becoming a Knights Templar? Actually, you can. Becoming a Knights Templar isn’t a complicated issue at all, but it is indeed a unique and exceptional way to transform your life. You’ll get to understand the purpose of life and take a firm stand for what is right for your country and … Read more
How much does it cost to become a Freemason? The cost of becoming a Freemason varies from lodge to lodge and there is no single answer to this question. However, contrary to popular belief, you do not need to be rich to join Freemasonry as the membership fees are relatively low. This is just a … Read more
What are the 3 main degrees of Freemasonry? In Freemasonry, degrees define the status of the Freemason. In lodges, they mimic the steps through which a person ascends to a higher condition of knowledge. They are also known as the ‘Blue Lodge Degrees‘, the fundamental body of Freemasonry. You can’t access other parts of Masonry or … Read more
How can you become a member of the Shriners? Recent statistics reveal that there are over 350,000 Shriners who attend their local temples with their main headquarter is in Tampa, Florida. Just in the United States alone, there are around 195 temples and 340,000 Shriners which is a big number. How to Become a Shriner … Read more
Freemasonry is a blueprint for living to your full potential. Currently, it has over 6 million members worldwide who share the belief in the fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of mankind. When it comes to secret societies, Freemasonry emerges in mind. However, according to Margaret Jacob, the UCLA history professor, this common belief isn’t … Read more
Despite the numerous conspiracy theories (myths) about the danger posed by Freemasons to society, history is full of often overlooked major and minor contributions of Freemasons to mankind. Over the course of centuries, the Masonic Brotherhood has included millions of members who’ve gone to serve various causes in their country/nation. Free-masonic contributions to architecture are … Read more
The Ark of the Covenant has been a mysterious and prized item, which is mentioned in the Old Testament and has acquired a different meaning over the last few millennia. The Ark of the Covenant is one of the few items which has been mentioned in the Hebrew Bible and it’s even more special because … Read more
Freemasonry, sadly enough, is seen as an “old person’s game”. Youngsters are said to be turning their back on Freemasonry because it’s seen as something their grandpa and bored retired uncle would do, but this is far from the truth. Freemasonry is alive and well. The problem, as I see it, is that Masonic Lodges … Read more
Freemasons are a minority in just about every demographic. That said, there are the occasional few who reach the point of celebrity. In the case of American Presidents who were also Freemasons, they (thus far) make up about one-third. So which American Presidents have been Freemasons? George Washington George Washington served as Commanding General of … Read more
Brethren, today we’re discussing a very controversial topic that I know many people have strong views against/for. You are encouraged to add your views in the comment section (for or against) but please; let’s keep it civil. Today we are discussing; homosexuality in Freemasonry, more specifically: Can you be an openly gay man, and a … Read more
For some odd reason, Freemasonry is always associated with suspicious-looking older men with an aura of arrogance, money, and power. This is a very wrong assumption of Freemasonry – and the 5,000,000+ Freemasons worldwide. From my experience being a Master Mason myself for nearly 10 years, I can tell you the general perception of the … Read more
Perhaps no other organization or fraternity has been subjected to conspiracy theories and myths as is the case with Freemasonry. Anti-Masonry activists have been instrumental in waging a centuries-old war against Freemasonry and have used every trick and tool available in the arsenal of a propagandist for this purpose. Myths can seize human imagination, and … Read more
Brethren and fellows, we are in a critical time for Freemasonry. Our craft needs us now more than ever. As our lodges and members age, it is imperative that we as modern masons do something to create that spark that once made our craft so appealing to the men of our respective countries. There are … Read more
Many times since I became a member of this grand fraternity, I have in retrospective moments, asked myself, why I am proud to be a Mason and I dwell upon those things that Masonry has brought before me. The feelings of warmth, friendship, and potential comfort in times of distress are always with me, yet … Read more
Can you join the Freemasons online? Unfortunately, we get asked if one can become a Freemason online from developing countries in the sub-Saharan region, and by some misfortune, the idea is that once you become a Freemason, you will instantly become rich, powerful and famous. This stems from wrong information about Freemasonry where one of … Read more
Freemasonry is one of the oldest organizations in the world. Its organized rituals have existed since pre-Medieval times. But how did Freemasonry survive so long, and who are the modern day Freemasons keeping it alive? Rather than how it survived, we should ask why it has survived. In fact, Freemasonry not only has survived, but it has … Read more
A few weeks ago we published a highly controversial post discussing homosexuality in Freemasonry. We received a ton of comments and we even took a poll on it which you can see the results for yourself here. Today we’re going to be discussing another controversial topic and that is the role of women in Freemasonry. Down … Read more
Although Freemasonry originated in the West, with the spread of European empires Freemasonry also spread globally in the 17th and 18th centuries. By the end of the 18th century, Freemasons can be found from America to India and from Egypt to Russia. Indeed, it can be said Freemasonry established a truly global network by the … Read more
Every day, hundreds of new candidates join a Masonic lodge thus guaranteeing Freemasonry will stay alive – at least – for the foreseeable future. While all that is exciting and we have our hopes up about Freemasonry, I am sure (as all you experienced brethren know), being a newly entered apprentice is fun, exciting but … Read more
A fraternity illustrated by symbols, Freemasonry has countless different symbols to put its message across to its members and to remind them of the teachings of the fraternity. One that is often misunderstood and which has, over the centuries, been debated over and over again is the letter G, which appears in the most widely … Read more
So you’d like to join the biggest and oldest fraternities in the world? Good for you! Freemasonry is a beautiful thing. Ask any member and he’ll tell you how Freemasonry has helped him improve himself, his life, and his behavior towards his fellow man. If you’re ready to become a Freemason, all you need to … Read more