If you’re into conspiracy theories, you’ve probably heard the ones about Freemasons cooking up schemes to run the world. Is it true? Well. . . “No.” Although a number of notable politicians around the world, have been and are currently Freemasons, members are actively discouraged from discussing politics, mainly as it’s one thing that individuals can fall out over!
Sorry to shatter the illusion!
Remember when your teacher made you stand up in front of the class to read something? It was dreadful, right? Well, we Freemasons have to experience that all over again if we want to address the Lodge. Members can’t just sit in their seats and speak, without being seen as being disrespectful to the Worshipful…
We all know the power of the gavel, right? That simple tool has helped to pass important rulings in courtroom chambers and committee rooms alike, throughout the centuries. It’s much the same in our Lodges. The Worshipful Master wields his gavel when presiding over meetings and once sounded, the gavel is repeated in different parts…
Yes, trials occur in Lodges when members face charges of violating the Masonic Constitution. In those cases, a formal jury is formed, but solicitors aren’t involved. Instead, the Mason on trial and his accuser(s) become defendant and prosecution respectively. If found guilty, the penalties for the defendant are often serious and are always actioned.
We Freemasons may not be plotting how to take over the world, but our Lodges are very serious places. That doesn’t mean we can’t have a laugh in the bar or over dining, but the opportunity for humour within the Lodge is very sparse. Its like watching a play. If someone does something funny, then…
One aspect of Freemasonry is ‘networking’. You can meet two dozen new people at each meeting and easily befriend a couple of them over a dinner. You might sit next to a dustman on one side and a high court judge on the other and Masonically speaking, the dustman may far outrank both you and…
It’s not wise to keep your mobile phone on all the time. Moviegoers seethe at the mere thought of it! Well. . . it’s exactly the same in our lodges. Members need to switch off their mobiles upon arrival to avoid any disparaging looks and in some instances, a hefty fine as it costs a…
