- Freemasonry - Wikipedia
Once the Craft degrees have been conferred upon a Mason, he is qualified to join various "Concordant bodies" which offer additional degrees These organisations are usually administered separately from the Grand Lodges who administer the Craft degrees
- Freemasonry | Definition, History, Stages, Lodges, Facts | Britannica
National organized Freemasonry began in 1717 with the founding of the Grand Lodge—an association of Masonic lodges—in England However, Freemason societies have existed for much longer The most popular theory is that Freemasonry emerged out of the stonemasonry guilds of the Middle Ages
- Who Are The Masons What Do They Do? - MasterMason. com
Masons (also known as Freemasons) belong to the oldest and largest fraternal organization in the world Today, there are more than two million Freemasons in North America Masons represent virtually every occupation and profession, yet within the Fraternity, all meet as equals Masons come from diverse political ideologies, yet meet as friends
- 13 Things to Know Before You Become a Freemason (Explained)
Freemasonry is a fraternal organization that has been around for centuries, with a rich history and tradition It is a society that prides itself on its values of brotherhood, charity, and truth, and its members are expected to uphold these values in their everyday lives
- What is Freemasonry? - Freemasonry
The three degrees of Freemasonry are Entered Apprentice, Fellow Craft, and Master Mason They are loosely based upon the journeyman system, which was used to educate Medieval Craftsmen Symbolically, the degrees represent the three stages of human development: youth, manhood and age
- What is Freemasonry? - Masons of California
Learn about Freemasonry, the history of the fraternity, what happens in a Masonic lodge, and how to become a Mason
- What Is A Mason? - The Grand Lodge of Oklahoma
What is a Mason? Simple answer: a man who belongs to the Fraternity of Freemasonry; the largest and oldest organization for men in the world, outside of religious organizations
- Masonic Life - Be a Freemason
It is a tight-knit group of men who make solemn vows to one another and become comrades in Masonry and life Above all, a Masonic lodge represents open arms, a helping hand, and brotherly love to every Mason, anywhere, at any time
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