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 Master.
Once your day at work or education comes to an end, you can kick back and relax in the knowledge that you no longer have to follow so many rules. It’s a bit different with we Freemasons, though. When members leave their lodges, they continue to live by Masonic Law. If they don’t, then they could…
The criteria for becoming a Freemason is pretty simple to understand, but there are some other things to consider: For a start, you need to demonstrate a “favourable opinion” towards the organization when applying. Basically, no haters allowed. On top of that, you have to demonstrate a genuine desire of Masonic knowledge and a wish…
For some people, status is everything. But in the Lodge room, your social standing doesn’t matter. If you’re a blue-collar worker or on minimum wage, you’ll be held in the same esteem as a Managing Director, Chief Executive or High Court Judge – provided your rank in the lodge is identical. We’re little in your…
Somewhat paradoxically, whilst every Freemason has stated that we believe in a supreme being, religious conversations are actually banned inside the Lodges. Like Politics, Religion is one subject that even like-minded individuals can fall out over, so conversation about Religion is simply ‘banned’.
Would your nearest and dearest describe you as a bit chatty? Well, you had better practice holding your tongue as Freemasons must remain silent when “Degrees” are worked. An officer may address you, or the Worshipful Master can grant you permission to speak if you rise. It’s very much like a chaired business meeting where…
If you’re an out-and-out, atheist, you won’t gain a place in your local Masonic lodge. This is because to become a Freemason, you must profess a faith in a “Supreme Being.” The reason is simply because you have to make certain solemn obligations of fidelity upon your Holy book which renders them sacred vows.
