I'm thinking of founding an anti-masonic organization. Who will fight by my side ?
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All reason  you would have for being anti-mason would be complete bull carp. I am a mason EVERY bad thing i have read about masons is complete fiction. Please I.M or email me My email is tatimsaspas@yahoo my name on messenger is tatimsaspas. I will and am allowed to tell you almost every secret masons have. The one secert I cant tell you is the passwords you would use to get into a lodge. But you could find out those serect just by attending 3 meeting. BUT YOU MUST ASK TO JOIN WE DO NO RECRUIT.
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Good start: asking questions. I wish more folks would, instead of just condemning others.\n\nI am a Master Mason (and a Mark Mason) of an esoteric branch of Freemasonry called Co-Masonry. We admit women and men of all races, all religions, as long as they are tolerant of faiths other than their own, at least 21 years of age, and good folk. \n\nOur ultimate goal is to take ourselves and improve ourselves -- only person you can change is yourself. Why? To make ourselves "more fitting vessels for The Light, smoother stones to be used to build the Temple of Solomon." Metaphors for beings who are shining beacons of goodness who can work well together.\n\nFunny thing, we learn without dogma, without folks preaching to us. The lessons are subtle. Many come in the door, but few stay. Each degree teaches more but it takes awhile to learn each degree. \n\nYou get where you trust your Brothers (yep, we call women in our Craft "Brother," too) to do what they say they are going to do. You also give them help and give help to other charities that need it. Why? Because you realize we are all here by the help of others. We need to be able to trust each other. \n\nCo-Masonry is more than just a fraternal organization, we are part of the mystery schools of old. We nourish the spirit of mankind but do not tell you how to worship God. We do not tell you what comes after this life, just what works best in this one. Thus, we are not a religion, just a system of morality. Make sense? Sometimes it does to me, sometimes not.\n\nIf you want to talk more about it, feel free to write to me. There are things I cannot discuss but I will tell you what I can. You can also click on the link below. No salesmen will call. *grin*\n\nA Master Mason\nAmerican Co-Masonry\nHiram Lodge (Santa Cruz, CA)\nAmon Ra Lodge (Los Angeles, CA)\nSapientia Lodge of Research (Larkspur, CO)\nAdamant Mark Lodge (Santa Cruz, CA)
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There are many elitist groups many of which you have not named.  They have existed for hundreds of years and will continue to exist long after we are gone.  New world order is no mystery, global market systems (I fear the world bank more than elitist societies).  Big brother is watching and he tells you what to think everyday, believe it or not.  \n\nThe question is do you wish you were a part of one of these groups or do you fear their agenda and how it will impact your liberty?  \n\nFraternal orders are not innately bad such as Masons (my grand father was one) or Knights Templar etc… (a good friend of mine is one) they are secret but that’s why they are a defined as a fraternal order.  There are many of these across our country.  I have yet to hear of one running our country.  I’m sure a member or two has benefited from affiliation in certain cases (winning a job etc…).\n\nEither way these types of groups may effect world policy, American foreign policy etc…  But do they truly effect my life and lively hood, perhaps yes perhaps no…  but wasting time worrying about it, that’s no life at all.\n\nJust my .02 of course.
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Hello, I am a member of an esoteric Order of Freemasons, American Co-Masonry: Freemasonry for women and men. I will speak about what it cost me.\n\nFirst it cost me time and effort to apply. I had to fill out an application blank that I got through the mail and then wait. After that I had to go talk with three members of the Lodge. That took some driving since Co-Masonic Lodges are not just in every town (unlike the males only). \n\nThere was the cost for clothing. In our Lodges we wear all white suits (no, not robes and hoods!) and I did need to buy that. I also had to buy my apron (part of the apparel). The suit set me back about $300 or so. The apron was less than $50. \n\nThe year's dues is about $40.   \n\nAfter that, anything else I contribute is between me and my conscience (and my tax agent). \n\nSo, the first year cost me about $400. After that, I have not needed to buy a new suit (I did buy a new pair of trousers recently).  \n\nI drive about 800 miles a month to go to my two Blue Lodges I belong to. Most do not do that much driving. That adds up. I kick in for charity collections, too. But understand this, I am exceptionally blessed right now and I help with what I can.\n\nIf you wish to become a Freemason, no matter which Order you wish to join, you do need to be able to pay yearly dues (usually well under $100) and to buy a suit. That is usually all that is absolutely required. Fact is, I would bet that some of the Brethren in a Lodge would help out if you really needed it.\n\nFreemasons, despite what you may have read, are not all rich. Some of us are teachers (me, for instance), some lawyers, some booksellers, some groom poodles, some are nannies (the head of one of my Lodges is one), some are tax accountants, some are Feng Shui consultants. We are bonded together to change the world by changing ourselves. \n\nIf I can be of more assistance, feel free to write me. For more information about Co-Masonry, click on the link below.
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I have an ebook of their entire history. 550 pages all about them and their practices. There's a lot more on them than people think, far too much to go into here.\n\nI also know a small collection of Freemasons, and wheni identified one he has actually takenme into his confidence, which is how i got the eBook. \n\nLife can be great when you know the right people!!
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This question has been answered on a few other threads but I will give you some basics (and NOT what you can get from Wikipedia).\n\nFreemasons are a composed of a diverse set of organizations. In the United States, for example, each state or region has its own rites and rituals for what we call "the masculine rite".  There is also Co-Masonry, of which I am a member, that admits women and men to all the rites and privileges.  So what one Freemason may answer here is only one viewpoint.\n\nThere are secrets but they are mostly passwords and signs to prove yourself as a member of the Society. Those grips and tokens are remnants of ancient times when few could read and write and it was necessary to be able to travel beyond where one was known. Was it because masons were stone masons or was it because we were actually Knights Templars in hiding? No one knows for sure. Whatever the case, those secret words are hardly secret if one looks hard enough.\n\nIs it a secret who is a Mason? Hardly! Check the back of their car. Look at their hands, are they wearing a Masonic ring? Masons are usually proud of belonging to such an upright and charitable organization. Although with that said, in some countries being a Mason has been a death sentence: Hitler killed Masons, in Portugal the Catholic dictators did too.\n\nMasonic belief is in the Golden Rule: do unto others as you would do unto you. Our belief and practice is in the equality of mankind and the need for justice dispensed equally. In my Order and in most Orders of Freemasons it is a requirement that the person believe in God (a Supreme Being whatever your religion chooses to call that). We leave religion and politics outside the Lodge door, however, save that upon which we all can agree. We practice tolerance of all religions. We, in Co-Masonry, admit all genders and races.\n\nOur purpose? To put it most clearly is to make good people better. We are a kind of morality. We take our lessons from the symbols of ancient stone masons. We do our best to put those lessons in practice in our lives. It is difficult to hew stone. It is far more difficult to change our own behaviors. No one changes them for a Mason but himself with the help of God. \n\nI know it is easy to distrust and throw mud at that which we do not know, but look to our past at the famous founders of the US and Great Britian, liberators of South America and Mexico. Look to  your own families; I bet that some of your grandfathers and uncles were Masons. \n\nOur doors are open to women and men over 21, free (not slaves to drugs or jails), and of good report. You do not have to be rich. You do have to want to make yourself  "The Temple of Solomon."  We do not recruit. You have to knock for yourself. \n\nI am a Master Mason. I believe it has made and continues to make me a better person.
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If my state was to secede and the U.S. decided to try to coerce or make war upon my state I would definitely fight for my state. State sovereignty and opposition to tyranny is worth fighting for.
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I am neither Prince Hall nor AF&AM, but American Co-Masonry (American Federation of Human Rights). I find it hard to believe that some Masonic Lodges will not talk Masonically with others, offer amity. Are we not all of the same intent? Perhaps not.\n\n I know the Lodges of American Co-Masonry admit women and men. That seems to be a stumbling block for some even though we can find historical evidence that English and especially York rite have admitted women. Still, does that make us some sort of pariahs that we say that women have souls and make fine Masons? We are hardly selling degrees. We certainly hold a long line of Charter from our founders.\n\nOur Lodges also admit people of all races. Maybe that is another stumbling block? I understand lately that some states do not. How that is Masonry, I don't know either. \n\nI am merely a Master Mason and a Mark Mason. It will take me years before I am worthy to even approach taking the proficiency for 18th degree. Our rites and rituals are arduous. I have only been a Mason in name for two and a half years. Been one in my heart for much longer than that. So, if I misunderstand, put it down to that. I am sure there are reasons for separation of people based on gender and color and belief, I just don't see them.\n\nMaster Mason\nAmerican Co-Masonry\n\nHiram Lodge (Santa Cruz, CA)\nAmon Ra Lodge (Los Angeles, CA)\nSapientia Lodge of Research (Larkspur, CO)\nAdamant Mark Lodge (Santa Cruz, CA)
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DUDE!!! The freemasons are the world's largest SATANIC organization.  Nothing about their "club" is christian or godly in any way, shape, or form.  The masons were founded in ancient Egypt during the time of the Hebrew enslavement... their purpose for being created was to haunt the children of the Father (Hebrews/Jews/believers in Messiah) throughout history and do all that they can to corrupt and destroy them.  Freemasons working for out US government's top-secret branches are responsible for the World Trade Center bombing as well as the Twin Tower airplane attack.  The freemasons are a satanic group... they are not Christian in any way.  The reason their guild is so secretive is because they do not want people to know about the animal, child, and human sacrifices they perform, they don't want people to know about their ritual sex orgies, they don't want the world to know that they are worshipping the devil and not the Father/Creator.  There are 26, 33, or 36 levels in the freemasons guild, can't remember precisely... anyhow, the first 3 levels are the "club" levels, where a bunch of wealthy fools sit around a men's/gentlemen's club talking about business, life, whatever comes to mind.  Mason recruiters browse the gatherings of the 3 entry levels into the guild and when they come across a man they believe to be corruptable or of evil-heart they will propose an offer that will begin moving that individual up through the higher ranks of the masons.  By the time an individual has reached the 16th rank of being a mason, that man will be required to perform his first animal sacrifice to Satan.  By the time an individual has progressed through the ranks and reached the HIGHEST 3 levels of masonry, they are at this time required to begin performing human sacrifices, participating in many satanic rituals, etc.  92% of all masons never make it past the first 3 levels, only 4% make it to level 16, only 2% make it past level 16, and only another 2% ever make it into the top 3 rankings of the masons... I know a man who was on the Freemasons' Council of the Thirteen... This is a 13 member council that runs most all of the western world... This man that I knew was a 26 year mason and had reached and surpassed the TOP 3 levels of ranking in his last 4 years as a mason.  This man in his last year of masonry was offered a seat as a council member.  He accepted the position and 5 months into being a council member, Satan or a high ranked demon appeared to the 13 men at a meeting they were having to discuss many things about the world economy and some wars that were going on... the dark spirit began attacking one of the council members after he made a "bad" suggestion about a situation that needed taking care of.  My friend began packing up his belongings in his house after that meeting that night so he could leave and escape the evil he had gotten himself into... he went back to 2 more council meetings, after which he planned on disappearing from any contacts he ever had.  At his second meeting, the one he planned to make his last, he was confronted by 3 council members who began accusing him of being a traitor and planning to expose the council.  I don't know how he talked his way out of it, and to this day he doesn't know how he did either, but after convincing the council he was dedicated to Satan and to the destruction of the world and to the masons guild, he left for the day and snuck his things out his house and has been a hunted man ever since.  He has several writings about the atrosities that the freemasons are commiting amongst the higher ranks, he has 1 book about the council of the 13 and how they run the western world and a small portion of 3rd world countries.  This man's wife and son were murdered the day after he snuck his belongings out his back door and snuck off to go into hiding.  He went back to his house the next day, cause his wife and son were asl
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I am not a mason, but I agree with you.  It seems that those who tend to bad mouth the group are fundamentalist Christians, who tend to be rather dogmatic and rigid about what they believe in.  Since Masons (from what I have read) have more of a unitarian philosophy, it probably grates against the fundamentalists.\n\nMy cousin is a fundamentalist and had a book on the 10 biggest cults according to the author (who was obviously a fundamentalist).  Among them in the book were masonsry as well as Catholism...
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Masons do not solicit for members.\n\nIf you are seeking Membership YOU MUST ASK a Mason or a Masonic Lodge for an application.\n\nYou must be a man at least 21 (18 in some jurisdictions).\n\nYou must be of good moral character\n\nYou must have a personal belief in a Supreme Being (the definition of a Supreme Being is up to you)\n\nYou must be a Resident of your state for 12 months\n\nYou must decide to become a Mason of "your own free will and accord"\n\nYou will need to express your personal interest in joining the Fraternity.\n\nYou must be loyal to your country.\n\nYou must be dedicated to providing for your own family\n\nYou must have a sincere determination to conduct yourself in a manner that will earn the respect and trust of others and possess a desire to help others through community service and universal benevolence.\n\nYou must sign a Petition, stating your age, occupation and place of residence.\n\nThere are NO religious, political or racial restrictions for Masonic membership other than the aforementioned belief in a Supreme Being. Any discussion of religion or politics is strictly forbidden in a Masonic Lodge.\n\nMembers of the Lodge vote by secret ballot. To be accepted, the ballot must be unanimous.\n\nIt varies state to state, but this is essentially how it happens.
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disciple!!!   you know im down with you...ill fight with you through hell if it came down to it...forget him...i would have to be an idiot to be on some crack heads side!!!\nyou will always have my back and i yours!!!
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fundamentlists whould kill each other before they unite.
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I am, I am! But, only if I get the big gun. I'll get moving on making our bunker, you start rounding up supplies. Who are we fighting?
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I am a Freemason and a Shriner and am proud to be. Little of what we do  is actually secret. I.M me i will answer any question
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If the Lutherans try anything funny, I will personally raise an army of neo-pagans to defend our cheese, whatever the cost may be, we shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender. \n\nPerhaps we can get the Catholics to join up.  Someone has to bring the booze.  \n\n(FYI:  There are a lot of Catholics, Lutherans, and Neo-Pagans here in WI)
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Okay, you can't just join up and find out.  That's not even how it works.  You have to be sponsored and voted in by the elder members.\n\nSome of our Nation's most respected President's were Freemasons.  They believe first in God, Country and Family and then their beliefs.  I am a girl so I don't know a whole lot, except that they have some pretty strong beliefs that are pretty secretive. \n\nPeople are nosy and make up things about everyone who has secrets, and say that they are automatically a cult or something.  This is absolutely not the case.   You could learn alot by reading a book sold at the book store, called Freemasons for dummies. \n\nThey are grouped with the shriners and do many many fine works for the public and for the children in our communities.  They have hospitals and burn units all over the country, always non-profit, and usually at no cost to the patients.  \n\nFrom what I understand, they are all (Masons, Shriners etc.) an offspring of the Knights Templers.  They, in ancient times were the Knights who were put in power by the Pope to protect Jerusalem at all costs.  Later they recieved special permission from the Pope to take charge of Banking.  They had the Great International Bank of the middle ages.  They were executed by the King of France (Phillip IV), who luckily was unable to kill them all before all the KING's HELPERS kidnapped the Pope.\n\nI think they have a fascinating and outstanding history.  Many freemasons were involved in the signing of our Declaration of Independence.  That was not a joke made for Hollywood. There were actually several who signed it.