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Freemasonry is forbidden in my country

by Kent Joseph
(Jeddah, Saudi Arabia)

How can I join Freemasonry if I am in a country wherein it is forbidden? I am a Filipino and I have a great interest in joining the oldest fraternity known to man. In childhood, back home to my country, I was once amazed of a certain neighbor who was a Mason. Since then, while growing up, it made me ask a lot of questions of becoming a Mason. I am currently working here in Saudi Arabia and your suggestion is warmly appreciated. Thanks very much.

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Nov 13, 2010
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starstarstarstarstar 		Freemasonry is more than a fraternal organization
by: Tim

Dear Kent,

Thank you for your most excellent question. I wish I had a simple answer.

Freemasonry teaches freedom: freedom of thought, freedom of inquiry, freedom of speech, and freedom from tyranny. Freemasonry as an organization thrives where these freedoms are possible. Tyrannical regimes can not and will not allow these freedoms and therefore will not allow Freemasonry, as an organization, to exist. It has been thus throughout history.

However, Freemasonry does not exist only as an organization. The Masonic fraternity is simply an organization made of men and women who believe in Masonic teachings and ideals. But, Freemasonry is those teachings and ideals. No membership, of any kind, is required in order to follow the moral teachings of Freemasonry, and those teachings are readily available online and in the many books that have been written by Freemasons.

As you are in a country where the Masonic fraternity is forbidden there is little you can do regarding joining the fraternity. What you can do, though, is seek out like-minded men with whom you can share brotherly fellowship; study Freemasonry; join online forums and interact with Freemasons in other parts of the world. Being a Freemason is not about carrying a membership card. True Freemasonry exists only in the head and in the heart.

Toward that end, here are a few links to some very good Websites:

http://www.freemasons-freemasonry.com/

http://www.masonicinfo.com/

And, of course, I hope you will return to www.Masonsmart.com

I wish I could have given you a simple answer. Unfortunately, life is not simple. Perhaps someday Saudi Arabia will become a place where Freemasonry will be welcomed and nourished. Until such time, keep the ember of Light burning softly within your heart.

Fraternally yours,

Tim
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Jan 13, 2011
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by: Anonymous

I'm a Filipino civil engineer and currently working in Riyadh,Saudi Arabia.A member of DeMolay in Philippines. I'm looking for a masonic lodge in Riyadh to join the freemasonry. Please guide me..

Thanks..
Apr 11, 2011
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by: Anonymous

I know it is hard too be a mason were you are not welcome. But then again Jesus was not welcome in many places but he is with us today in spirit!
History has taught us to take it one day at a time and one brother will help another until we can achive what we set out to do.
Jul 04, 2011
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by: Speckz

I am an individual seeking enlightenment by joining the brotherhood of the freemasons but unfortunately there is no lodge here in Jeddah. I am very very very much interested to learn more and hopefully become part of the longest living brotherhood. My email is bugtokill@hotmail.com hope to hear from you guys....
Jul 28, 2011
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by: kwaku

I am boy of 22yeas old and i am into cyber fraud. But things are not going well as it suppose to be and i like to join Freemason so they can help me in life.But i really don't know how to do now so if you can help me to find a way to become a member of Freemason lodge.Thanks you and hope to hear from you.My email is matihlda_pat@live.com .kwaku.
Sep 04, 2012
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by: MC Tweety

Plz Help Me To Find Lodge In Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
That's My Email: dr.tweety@hotmail.com
I Hope That u can Help Me .. Waiting For u Replay

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