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Ask A Mason http://www.masonforum.com/ Ask A Mason en Copyright 2008 2008-05-18T05:30:11-05:00 Albert Pike http://www.masonforum.com/viewthread/219/ http://www.masonforum.com/viewthread/219/#When:15:03:13Z 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. 2008-05-07T15:03:13-05:00 How do I join?  http://www.masonforum.com/viewthread/230/ http://www.masonforum.com/viewthread/230/#When:19:54:20Z 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. 2008-05-17T19:54:20-05:00 York or Scottish Rite ?  http://www.masonforum.com/viewthread/201/ http://www.masonforum.com/viewthread/201/#When:02:36:11Z 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. 2008-04-17T02:36:11-05:00 contact a mason in Knoxville, Tn.  http://www.masonforum.com/viewthread/229/ http://www.masonforum.com/viewthread/229/#When:18:59:35Z 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 2008-05-15T18:59:35-05:00 How to pick a Lodge?  http://www.masonforum.com/viewthread/226/ http://www.masonforum.com/viewthread/226/#When:21:34:39Z 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 2008-05-12T21:34:39-05:00 Anarchist Freemasons?  http://www.masonforum.com/viewthread/225/ http://www.masonforum.com/viewthread/225/#When:20:36:49Z 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. 2008-05-12T20:36:49-05:00 I am from China ,how can I join the freemason http://www.masonforum.com/viewthread/228/ http://www.masonforum.com/viewthread/228/#When:05:58:55Z 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. 2008-05-13T05:58:55-05:00 How to join the freemason in Malaysia http://www.masonforum.com/viewthread/227/ http://www.masonforum.com/viewthread/227/#When:22:12:59Z 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 2008-05-12T22:12:59-05:00 What Happens If I move?  http://www.masonforum.com/viewthread/224/ http://www.masonforum.com/viewthread/224/#When:21:58:31Z 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. 2008-05-11T21:58:31-05:00 Masonry in NY and NE http://www.masonforum.com/viewthread/223/ http://www.masonforum.com/viewthread/223/#When:11:24:19Z 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 2008-05-11T11:24:19-05:00