Secret handshakes, secret passwords, secret cloaks and signs.
Masons traditionally step off on the left foot as a symbolic gesture representing the importance of balance and harmony in their rituals. The left foot is often associated with the spiritual or inner self, while the right foot represents the physical or external world. This practice serves to remind Masons of their commitment to morality and the pursuit of enlightenment as they progress through their ceremonies. Additionally, it fosters a sense of unity and consistency among members during rituals.
These rituals are secret within each chapter of the fraternity.
There are no rituals in Buddhism. Infact Buddhism is against rituals. Buddhism is nothing but morality.
According to the related link, 180,000 Masons in Canada.
The episode is called "Wizards Unleashed"
Fellowship, friendship, rituals...
The Church does not follow Freemason rituals. The rituals in the Catholic Church have developed over 2000 years of history, long before Masonry existed. Therefore, if there are any similarities between the rituals of Freemasonry and Catholicism it is the Masons who are imitating Catholicism.
Masonic lodges, historical records of Masons, first-person accounts of modern Masons.
First, let me tell you my opinion about the Masons. Masons are a bunch of smart people who like to talk with the members of their club about things that are important to them. Everything else you hear, is most likely a conspiracy. I am NOT saying that it is impossible for the Masons to have bad things going on in their club, but I find that idea highly unlikely. Now, back to your question, I think that the Masons have some sort of support from the government in some way. There are MANY people in the government who are Masons. 15 of our presidents were Masons.
Masonic rituals are rites conducted in order to inculcate important and serious teachings to Masons as they continue to learn about Freemasonry. They are initiatic in nature, it being the position of Masonic teaching that an initiatory structure is most effective as a tool for impressing the mind and developing a sense of unity.
The pope is not the head of the Masons. In fact, the Masons have a long history of being very anti-Catholic.
Some clergy are freemasons, but most are not.
There are probably some.
Stonemasons, monumental masons, and some sculptors.
Masons do not expect money for performing a funeral service for a brother. A masonic funeral is a right afforded to all Master Masons (and in some jurisdiction Entered Apprentices and Fellowcrafts) in good standing.
in some tribes there are special rituals like some for boys to become men and other for girls.
No, Metallica has nothing to do with masons or any kind Satan worshipers. In some part of 1980's they even avoided to use word hell in their songs!