How well do you know the Freemasons?
The Freemasons in pop culture are pretty prominent, from movies like National Treasure to documentaries on the subject. You might even know a little about them yourself, either from pop culture sources or just because you were curious. Either way, Freemasons don’t have quite the secret society they think they do.
Why should I join the Masons?
We believe that by improving and educating our members, they will become better citizens, which will naturally lead to them wanting to take an active part in improving themselves and their communities. This is accomplished through moral lessons provided during the Masonic degrees and reinforced at each meeting.
What makes a man a shoo-in for Freemasonry?
Basically, if you’re an adult man who isn’t an atheist, you’re a shoo-in. This kind of leaves women out in the cold, but the odd and end woman has been known to be a part of a secret society. The other major thing is that you need to be coming to Freemasonry of your own free will.
Are there any famous people who are Freemasons?
Some people have argued that the Freemasons created Hollywood as we know it today, so we know that a lot of them are Freemasons. Included among their number are Carl Laemmle (the founder of Universal Studios), Cecil B. DeMille, Tom Hanks, Big Sean, and more.
Why did the Freemasons decline in popularity?
The Freemasons lost a lot of members over the last few generations, primarily because they like to remain under the radar. While membership is still falling these days, it’s not falling quite as fast as it was a few years ago.
Why do Freemasons love allegories so much?
We touched a bit on allegory before, but seriously, Freemasons love themselves a good allegory. They consider their higher power the Architect of the universe, which is why there’s such an emphasis on religion in the traditional Freemason mindset. Every symbol is a lesson, and those lessons are generally taught in allegories.