Ask a Freemason

Ask A Mason Copyright (c) 2008 ExpressionEngine tag:masonforum.com,2008:05:18 Albert Pike tag:masonforum.com,2008:/viewthread/.219 2008-05-07T15:03:13Z alin I have heard often , the mentioning of the name ALbert Pike.
Some accuse him of being the worst of freemasonry, some regard him as a hero.
It is uncertain to me what to belive, as people lie and manipulate facts for their own media agendas.
Who was Sir Albert Pike ?
What did he represent to Freemasonry ?

PS. I would prefer the answer from people who are already members of the Craft.

]]> How do I join?  tag:masonforum.com,2008:/viewthread/.230 2008-05-17T19:54:20Z Flash Okay I’m not 18 yet far from it. But when I turn 18, how do I join exactly? I don’t know anyone thats a mason either.

]]> York or Scottish Rite ?  tag:masonforum.com,2008:/viewthread/.201 2008-04-17T02:36:11Z alin I’m not a mason yet, but I am curios about appendeant bodies to Freemasonry.
I could only find a video about Scottish Rite and one about York Rite on the net(more specifically on youtube) .
Which path is best ?
How do you know which path is for you ?
I am just asking out of curiosity. If it does not violate protocol , please inform me to the best of your abilities.

]]> contact a mason in Knoxville, Tn.  tag:masonforum.com,2008:/viewthread/.229 2008-05-15T18:59:35Z duffwon I live in Knoxville and just fond out that my grandfather was a mason and i am looking join and if there is someone that could help me join thanks

]]> How to pick a Lodge?  tag:masonforum.com,2008:/viewthread/.226 2008-05-12T21:34:39Z 4Freedom Hey, I have encountered a new dilema: How to pick a Lodge? What should I keep in mind when picking one? I read the 20 Lodge names “near me”, but I got no clue on how to pick one. Should I start by checking the ones which have an attractive name? Or does it really matter which one to pick?

What I basically need to know, is if all Lodges are the same, or if depending on the Lodge, some values change, or if maybe I should look for the Lodge right for me. In any case, I’d be very thankfull if anyone could guide me a little on this, because I’d like to contact a Lodge ASAP to begin finding out a some more about joining.

Thanks for the help,

Martin

]]> Anarchist Freemasons?  tag:masonforum.com,2008:/viewthread/.225 2008-05-12T20:36:49Z Aghora While I understand freemasons are not to talk about politics in Lodge, I must ask if can one be both a anarchist and a Freemason? I ask this question for a specific reason; there is the mason idle of the “Good Citizen.” What is meant by the term “Citizen?” Commonly a citizen is a subject of the state, but as I find the state to be a illegitimate organization, the idea of being a good subject seems incompatible. DeMolay makes quite clear there position on this, but Blue Lodge seems less clear on this point.

The second problem is that many lodges open with a Pledge of Allegiance. I don’t feel much need to expand on this issue.

]]> I am from China ,how can I join the freemason tag:masonforum.com,2008:/viewthread/.228 2008-05-13T05:58:55Z wander in the clouds Hi! I am 18.
I really want to be a member of freemason, but how can I join in?
You know there is no Lodge in China.

]]> How to join the freemason in Malaysia tag:masonforum.com,2008:/viewthread/.227 2008-05-12T22:12:59Z Hann Hi,Im 18 years old, living in Malaysia and very interested to join the freemason.
My questions is how do I join the freemason if there isn’t any lodge near me?
I read about the mason worldwide so maybe you can give me some choice or path or way to join the freemason..

Thanks.
Hann

]]> What Happens If I move?  tag:masonforum.com,2008:/viewthread/.224 2008-05-11T21:58:31Z 4Freedom First of all, I’d like to become a Member, I live in Brookline,MA, and I seek for some sort of direction, because I dont know of any Mason near me. Im 18, and I’d say I move alot, I was born in Colombia,South America,(where by the way I heard my great grand father was a Memeber), then moved to Washington DC, then to Spain, then to Virginia and finally im here in Boston.
I’d like to know what happenes if I do become a member, and in a year, or two, I move? Will this affect my membership in any way? Or will I be able to continue my practice elsewhere?

Those are some of the questions I have right now, but I’d really like to know a bit more on how to join, after reading the guides provided at the “frequently asked questions” section.

Thanks alot and I hope you can help me solve some of my doubts.

]]> Masonry in NY and NE tag:masonforum.com,2008:/viewthread/.223 2008-05-11T11:24:19Z AlexA411 Hello All!

My name is Alex and I am interested in becoming a freemason. The only question I have is where, in your opinion, should I look for a lodge? I am from Long Island but I go to college in Providence and am there for most of the year. The only time I am home is for summer. Would it be smarter to try and find a lodge in the New England area since I am there more often? I would really appreciate your help! Thank you so much!

Warm Regards,

Alex

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