What is a Freemason?

Your question should be phrased as "What is Freemasonry?". Once you understand this concept, then you can go on. A Freemason is a man who has been accepted by Freemasonry. Normally, a man petitions a lodge of Freemasons, and then is accepted, and then goes through a series of instructions. You can get a very good idea of the concepts of the organization and the men who are members of the organization at the following websites:

http://www.masonicinfo.com

http://www.masonic-renewal.org/freemasonry_explained.htm

Please examine these websites, and if you have any additional questions, post them here, or send me a PM.

Charles E. Martin
Tall'Afar, Iraq

Thanks

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So Mote It Be.

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Enjoyed the article on reality of the Masons, very factual. Once attended a class on the cult at Asbury Theological Seminary in Kentucky. Very much aware of the pride factor of masons, look at King of Masons Pres. Busch and also aware that Masons do think they are above the law and at times use their cult to stalk and harass people. Beware if you ever date a Mason to meet and break of the relationship they will have you stalked and harassed by this cult. I am a Christian and my God
says I only give homeage to him and no other.
By the way I thought this was a forum of discussions in regard to the Masons. But what I mostly read was information being shared on what lodge and where meeetings are. Are intellectual discussions in regards to the practices of the masonary cult to much? Have a great day!

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Originally posted by 3852817:
Enjoyed the article on reality of the Masons, very factual. Once attended a class on the cult at Asbury Theological Seminary in Kentucky. Masons do think they are above the law and at times use their cult to stalk and harass people. Beware if you ever date a Mason to meet and break of the relationship they will have you stalked and harassed by this cult. I am a Christian and my God says I only give homeage to him and no other. Are intellectual discussions in regards to the practices of the masonary cult to much? Have a great day!

Brother Masons and others, lend me your ears and let me try this once again. While, it is always good to know the tactics of those who are your adversary, it is likewise frustrating to respond to hypocracy. As I have previously stated about the fraternity, the institution of Freemasonry is not above criticism simply because it is a human institution and like all such institutions, imperfect and open to improvement. We Freemasons are certainly have nothing to hide and are justifiably proud of our ancient heritage. Critics of Freemasonry knowingly misrepresent our fraternity while claiming to do the work of God. This is not only a disservice to the fraternity, but to society as a whole and goes against the concept that religious beliefs can serve to elevate the cause of mankind. Freemasonry is a unique institution, generating a deep loyalty among its members and an equally great misunderstanding among non-members. While we realize that it may be difficult for those with strong religious and moral convictions to believe that a group of men meeting behind closed doors could be doing anything good. And yet, that is precisely the work we are pursuing. Good work, based on the teachings of the Holy Bible, that takes good men and makes them better men, husbands, fathers, sons and brothers. Masons are astonished and perplexed at the level of hatred directed toward us supposedly in the name of God. This willful fraud does not serve God or man constructively, but instead reinforces the powers of evil; against which mankind must continually struggle. The critic of Freemasonry use the name of God as a justification for a so-called holy mission against the “evils” of Freemasonry is probably one of the best definitions of the word “blasphemy”. Each and every comment about the evils of Freemasonry works against God’s holy teachings, because all Masons hold God in the highest reverence and trust Him above all else. What goes on in our lodge rooms are only labors designed to improve the moral character and lives of our members nothing else. Freemasonry leads each man as an individual to the Holy Scriptures, whatever his beliefs in a Supreme Being, and ask that he lead his life by the teachings he finds in those pages as he finds them there. The vicious attacks on Freemasonry by religious fundamentalists are a total waste of time. Individuals purportedly speaking for everyone else in society do nothing for the service of God and only serve to alienate those who truly DO serve Him. Freemasonry allows each member to serve God in his own way as he understands God’s holy teachings, rather than adhere to a strict dogma promulgated by a single belief. Maybe it is because we do not allow prostylization in our lodge rooms, preferring instead to let each brother cleave to the faith of his choice and practice it to the best of his ability. Critics say that Masonic teaching is incompatible with biblical teaching, but they confuse religious teaching with teaching about religions. Masonry does not offer information about the various different religions, but it does offer religious teachings of the highest moral caliber based on chapters found in the Old Testament. If a brother wishes to pursue the teachings of Christianity found in the New Testament, that is his choice to make unencumbered by the fraternity and we encourage his every effort at religious enlightenment according to the scriptures he embraces. The repeated attacks on the fraternity proves that it is being put on trial by the self-righteous extremists who hold little patience or tolerance for the moderate views of their fellow man and expect to spout scripture or change law until they can bully others into their way of thinking. Actually, by so doing,these same critics violate the very precepts in the scriptures they use to justify their attacks. Fraternally and Sincerely, a dedicated Worshipful Brother and Past Master. So Mote It Be.

First of all It's President Bush not Busch which in any case he is not a Freemason, now you say you want some type intellectual discussion but you call us a cult, when clearly we are not. Where is your intelligence?
Bryan

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Originally posted by 3852817:
Enjoyed the article on reality of the Masons, very factual. Once attended a class on the cult at Asbury Theological Seminary in Kentucky. Very much aware of the pride factor of masons, look at King of Masons Pres. Busch and also aware that Masons do think they are above the law and at times use their cult to stalk and harass people. Beware if you ever date a Mason to meet and break of the relationship they will have you stalked and harassed by this cult. I am a Christian and my God
says I only give homeage to him and no other.
By the way I thought this was a forum of discussions in regard to the Masons. But what I mostly read was information being shared on what lodge and where meeetings are. Are intellectual discussions in regards to the practices of the masonary cult to much? Have a great day!

alexodia 1. there is no stupid question other than one that is not asked (so therefore your question is not "stupid")2. you have come to the right place. being in my 8 years with the masonic youth as a demolay..at least in my personal opinion when being asked what is demolay i find that you get the same story just different ways of learning about it.but do read up on the site www.masonicinfo.com

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Nice avitar.

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Originally posted by 3852817:
Enjoyed the article on reality of the Masons, very factual. Once attended a class on the cult at Asbury Theological Seminary in Kentucky. Very much aware of the pride factor of masons, look at King of Masons Pres. Busch and also aware that Masons do think they are above the law and at times use their cult to stalk and harass people. Beware if you ever date a Mason to meet and break of the relationship they will have you stalked and harassed by this cult. I am a Christian and my God
says I only give homeage to him and no other.
By the way I thought this was a forum of discussions in regard to the Masons. But what I mostly read was information being shared on what lodge and where meeetings are. Are intellectual discussions in regards to the practices of the masonary cult to much? Have a great day!

What's the matter, your boyfriend's petition get turned down ? Freemasonry is not a cult, it's a fraternity. Freemasonry investigates its applicants and those of less than good standing and of upright character are not accepted. And, furthermore, when a freemason is found to be of unsavory character (even too many traffic violations, DUI, Public disorder, or anything else that might bring shame to the craft, he will be tried by his lodge peers -in lodge, and discharged with notification to GL that this individual should NEVER, Never, never again be allowed admittance to Masonic Lodge or Masonic function of any kind. Those charges you made are totally unfounded... SHAME upon you!

Shadow,
First of all this person last post was July 2007 and most likely would not see your post. Please don't start feeding the trolls.
Bryan

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Originally posted by 3852817:
Enjoyed the article on reality of the Masons, very factual. Once attended a class on the cult at Asbury Theological Seminary in Kentucky. Very much aware of the pride factor of masons, look at King of Masons Pres. Busch and also aware that Masons do think they are above the law and at times use their cult to stalk and harass people. Beware if you ever date a Mason to meet and break of the relationship they will have you stalked and harassed by this cult. I am a Christian and my God
says I only give homeage to him and no other.
By the way I thought this was a forum of discussions in regard to the Masons. But what I mostly read was information being shared on what lodge and where meeetings are. Are intellectual discussions in regards to the practices of the masonary cult to much? Have a great day!

What's the matter, your boyfriend's petition get turned down ? Freemasonry is not a cult, it's a fraternity. Freemasonry investigates its applicants and those of less than good standing and of upright character are not accepted. And, furthermore, when a freemason is found to be of unsavory character (even too many traffic violations, DUI, Public disorder, or anything else that might bring shame to the craft, he will be tried by his lodge peers -in lodge, and discharged with notification to GL that this individual should NEVER, Never, never again be allowed admittance to Masonic Lodge or Masonic function of any kind. Those charges you made are totally unfounded... SHAME upon you!