Can one ever get out of the Freemasons?

by Nana
(Kumasi)

I would like to know whether a person can ever get out of the fraternity after some time?

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Jun 16, 2010
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by: Tim

Thank you very much for your question. The short answer is 'yes.' A member of the fraternity can suspend or terminate their membership any time they wish. However, the answer to your question is not really as simple as that.

If I were to relinquish my membership in the fraternity the official ties would be severed, but I would still be expected to honor and keep the promises that I made as a member. When a man joins the Freemasons he promises that he will keep certain secrets and not reveal certain information. While a member he may be entrusted with personal secrets by other members. These are not necessarily deep and dark secrets, and they are not particularly important except to those who wish to have them kept. I keep these secrets because I promised to do so on my honor, and to divulge them would be to prove myself dishonorable and worthy of the respect of no man. An honorable man, whether a Freemason or not, will keep and honor his promises.

So yes, I could sever my relationship with the Masonic fraternity, but the promises I made and the obligations I took would still be with me for the rest of my life.

Thanks again for your question, and if I can be of any further assistance please don't hesitate to call on me again.
Dec 25, 2011
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by: Anonymous

How do we recarnise real mason from scammers .
i Mean i get little knolodge how to become a mason from a friend freemason in USA , but when i apply in Italy the proceedment sems different and nothing macth with what was told me
Since we cant ask question and cant visit the lodge untill we are actually mason how do we understand if is what we are looking for ? or if those people who collect how info are real...

Thank you
Kindly

Antony
Jan 02, 2012
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by: Tim

Hello Antony,

Thank you for visiting Masonsmart.com, and for this most excellent question.

You are right. There are many scam Masonic sites on the Internet that will promise you all sorts of things in exchange for a fee. There are even physical organizations that profess to be Masonic when they are in fact not recognized by or associated with regular Freemasonry. It can be difficult to recognize a scam if you are not familiar with the real thing.

Basically, you can not apply for membership in the Masonic fraternity in any other manner but in person and through an interview process. Your petition for membership must be signed by current members who vouch for you as a creditable candidate. Any Web site or organization that asks for money before you have met with them face to face is not a true Masonic organization. They will take your money and you will never hear from them again.

In short, be careful. Do your own due diligence, and do not pay any money unless and until you are certain of what you are getting.

Below is the Web address for the Grand Lodge of Italy:

http://www.granloggiaregolareitalia.it/

There you will find a link labeled "The Lodges". Follow that link to find a Masonic lodge near you and then contact them. Or, contact the Grand Lodge directly and ask them to assist you in locating a lodge near you.

Thank you again for your question and I hope this information will be helpful.

Fraternally,

Tim
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Jan 17, 2017
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by: Anonymous

My family members are the grandmasters of the masons in Indiana, I spent years wanting to know everything about them so when the time is right I would want to join the Eastern Star. So I got ahold of one the masons to asked about joining in my district and they replied back one time... but that is it. So since I didn't hear from them I could only guess that means no. So could one be a solitaire mason?
Jan 17, 2017
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by: Tim

Dear Anonymous,

A common misconception about Masonic organizations is that they are actually organized. A good rule of thumb when contacting us, and life in general, is if you truly want something go get it. Don't wait for a delivery person to bring it to you. They might get lost, delayed, otherwise busy, or they might just be forgetful. Whatever the case, if it's important to you don't take silence for an answer. Only no means no, and even then it's not necessarily final. The answer to a question depends on the circumstances under which it is asked. If you want a different answer, change the circumstances.

In answer to your question regarding a solitaire Mason: no. One could study Freemasonry and strive to live according to its teachings and tenets, but Masonry is an initiatiatic order. Part of the beauty of it lies in experiencing it. One could not initiate oneself.

I can't help wondering, since you have family members who are Masons why not contact them for guidance and assistance?

Thanks for the question. Best of luck in your journey.

Fraternally,

Tim
Jan 17, 2017
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by: Anonymous

I have contacted my uncle a long time ago, but because I am not close to the master masons, they will not answer me. I do know that I can contribute to the Eastern Star of my district. But the only thing that is stopping me is not knowing their answer, I believe it is because I am not being close to the master masons my Aunt and Uncle, My famil is well-respected from all over in Indiana. But getting my foot in the door for them to acknowledge me and what I can do is another thing. I asked if I could be solitary mason is because if they refuse to see what I can do, they will see it if I do it myself. My family members know I gave 110% of everything I put my mind to. Knowledge is power and power come with a great understanding of what I can with it.

I for one want more of that knowledge. So with the utmost respect, my question is to you is how do I get my foot in that door if I can't be a Solitary mason? You said not to give up, that is never an issue with me. If I want something I go get it, getting there the issue.
Jan 25, 2017
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by: Tim

Hello Anonymous,

As you have expressed an interest in the Order of Eastern Star I'm assuming you are female. Men and women are eligible for membership in the Star. Men must first be Master Masons, and women must have specific affiliation to a Master Mason who is currently or was in good standing with his Masonic lodge at the time of his passing. Below is the address for a page that explains these affiliations:

http://www.easternstar.org/information/joining-order-of-the-eastern-star/

My recommendation would be to contact a local OES Chapter, or the Grand Chapter for the jurisdiction in which you live and tell them of your interest in joining. They will be happy to hear from you and will be best suited to answer questions and guide you through the process. A simple Web search will generally get you started. Just search Eastern Star Chapter and add the name of your city or town and state. If you don't find a Web site for a local Chapter try the Indiana Grand Chapter. They can help put you in touch with a Chapter near you. The Web address for their site is below:

http://www.indianaoes.org/

I hope this helps. Congratulations on your interest in Masonry and we look forward to hearing of your progress. And, thanks for visiting Masonsmart.

Fraternally,

Tim
Dec 11, 2018
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by: Anonymous

I hate satanic cults. I believe freemasonry should go away. Jubilee, stupid handshakes, creepy ceremonies, bibles that don’t recognize Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior? No thanks. F freemasonry. I hope the cult dies.
Dec 16, 2018
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by: Tharn

Well, Anon, you have once more shown your Olympic-level ignorance.

Freemasonry has nothing to do with Satanism.

Oh, and the Bible presented to our Christian members is a good, old-fashioned King James edition. Are you saying that the KJB doesn't recognize Jesus as your lord and saviour?

Please, for your own sake, learn before posting. All you are doing with this kind of nonsense is embarrassing yourself.
Dec 29, 2018
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by: Anonymous

I live in Paducah Kentucky and I just want to know if you could find me someone to contact so I can get a application to join. I know of some lodges but I cant catch it open so I can ask someone. I been trying for a couple months now. Thanks
Dec 29, 2018
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by: Lant

I would suggest that you contact the Grand Lodge of Kentucky. http://grandlodgeofkentucky.org

Good luck.
Jan 23, 2019
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by: Anonymous

I would like some information to better assist me in deciding weather or not I would like to join some of these questions are things I have heard and sound insane but I must ask anyway

In order to join what do I have to do? I don't wish to harm or kill/ sacrifice anyone etc (I heard you do I'm not sure it's true but I gotta ask)

2 how hard Is it to get in to the free masons what level of difficulty would one have as far as unusually difficult activity goes

3 what fees etc are involved

4 my grandfather was a free mason do I automatically qualify for membership (I heard you do so I have to ask)

5 would one have to travel without warning and what would one tell their boss when traveling un/expectedly
Jan 23, 2019
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by: Bob

Thank you for your questions. All perfectly reasonable.

1. To join, you have to ask. There is an investigation – both ways. You get to know us to see if Freemasonry is a group you would like to be associated with and we get to know you to see if you would be a good fit. No sacrifices – common claim, completely false.

2. There are no unusually difficult physical activities. How hard is it to be accepted? That would depend on the lodge you apply to, for each makes its own judgements. For a normal man, not very. For a man with, shall we say a ‘checkered past’, then yes, it would harder. For some, it would be impossible It’s a question of what sort of person you are. Our saying is that we make good men better. That doesn’t mean we can make any man a good one.

3. Fees would depend entirely on the lodge you are joining. There is typically an initiation fee which covers your registration with the local grand lodge, the cost of your apron, etc. Then there are annual dues, like any club. Each lodge is different and I couldn't begin to guess what would be involved wherever you are located. Just ask when you are making initial inquiries.

4. No, sorry. While we are always pleased to bring in the descendant of a former Mason, there is no automatic right. Every applicant is judged on his own merits.

5. No. No sudden unexpected travel.

Hope that helps.
Nov 13, 2019
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by: Anonymous

I have my Grandfathers master masons cipher book. What would I need to do to keep this from getting into the wrong hands or does it really matter?
Nov 13, 2019
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by: Bob

It is not enormously important, but if you wished you might simply return it to any Masonic lodge nearby.

Thank you for asking.
May 09, 2021
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by: Anonymous

Please! Explain! Why are so many different people saying that freemasons are not christains!!! They say freemason is a religion!!!Lots of videos on internet that states it is devil worshippers!! They say it ie all lies to confuse the lower level masons! please explain!! Thank you !! Concern!
May 09, 2021
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by: Tharn

The Net is full of things. Some of it is correct, but much of it is wrong. Freemasonry is a topic with much incorrect information. You can find stuff on the Net claiming the earth is flat or that Elvis Presley is still alive.

First, yes, Masons say prayers during our meetings, but prayer is featured in the meetings of many organizations. Masonic prayers are ecumenical in nature; they are not directed to any particular deity, nor is there a special Masonic god. Freemasonry has no particular holy book, does not teach theology and does not offer sacraments. Freemasonry does not offer the promise of salvation, nor does it tell members how to achieve salvation.

In other words, Freemasonry is not a religion, nor is it a substitute for religion, nor does it oppose or promote any particular religion. All Masons believe in God, but a man's religion is his personal responsibility, with which we do not interfere.

Freemasonry does not expect or require its members to deny or change their own religious beliefs in any way. We encourage members to attend the church of their own faith. Religious discussions within the Lodge are forbidden.

Second, the silly idea that we worship the devil is the result of a 19th century hoax by a Frenchman who called himself Leo Taxil (the history is out there, you will be able to find it if you wish). We do not worship the devil or any demon. Those saying so are either misinformed or lying.

Third, the claim that only senior Masons understand is common but it is based on a complete misunderstanding of how we operate. That claim is also wrong.

Why do people say such things? Some are easily frightened, perhaps, especially by something they do not understand. Our meetings are private and that offends some. Some, like Taxil, are there to make themselves look important or make money.

Thank you for your questions. Stay safe in these frightening times.

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