Freemasons

Shriners' hospitals are not religious hospitals and have anti-discrimination policies. They are hospitals that are funded by the fraternal organization of Shriners through their various fundraisers and through contributions of members of the many Shrine Temples, along with their other charitable activities.

Shriners are all Masons and, as such, have declared a belief in a Supreme Being in their initiation to that organization, but no specific religious affiliations are formalized. Christianity is a common shared religion among the US Masons, however, there is no specific official religion or denomination association, and some Masons are Hindu or Islamic. A Volume of the Sacred Law is displayed in Masonic Temples. This may be a Christian Bible or, in Lodges with a membership of mixed religions, there may be more than one sacred text displayed.

The views of people affect wheter or not a person considers them bad or not.

• opinion

I consider Freemasonry bad because they believe in Deism and their symbolism in my religion could be considered satanist and even involves with Egyptian black magic and ritualism. Also, they have been involved with the murder of people whether for good or bad. Do not be fooled by their charitable works, which they only use to mask what their real plan is.

Many Freemasons have been affiliated or are part of the Bohemian Grove club, which has been exposed by reporter Alex Jones. In the Grove, these people worship a 40 foot owl. These rituals are from ancient Babylonia. Many influencial people are part of this Bohemian club where they discuss and plan world affairs.

Interesting as the first answer is mostly a pack of lies. It is funny how someone who is not part of the group would pretend to know more than one of it's members.

Lie #1-Freemasonry does not practice or believe in Deism. Each member is free to adhere to the faith of their own choosing and are encouraged to be active in that faith. It is not the business of the Lodge to tell anyone what to believe.

Lie #2 - Freemasonry's symbolism is not in any way shape or form satanist nor does it involve Egyptian anything. There is no magic of any kind involved either. This is fear mongering and nonsense.

Lie #3 - Freemasonry has not been involved in the murder of anyone. Have there been murders by a person who is also a Freemason? Yes it has happened and we, like any other group do get a bad apple now and again. Again the 1st answer is fear mongering and ignorance laid bare.

Lie # 4 - There is no "real" plan other to "make good men better". The first answerer is referring to some conspiracy that can name no facts or any evidence but insists you believe,... really?

Lie # 5 - Bohemian Grove has nothing to do with the Freemasons. Now is it possible that someone who attends this encampment could also be a member of the worlds oldest fraternity? Sure. Alex Jones is a moron and exposed nothing but his greed and stupid ramblings. The Bohemian Grove is not evil and nobody worships anything. The encampment's mascot is the owl and symbolizes wisdom. There is a history you can get free of this insane conspiracy rants that explain all that goes on and why here. Who attends and what is discussed, not planned.

Now on to your original question. Your pointed question not withstanding, Freemasonry is a fraternity of men. Most likely any Freemason you meet will be the most honest and upright person in their community, not because they are a Freemason, but because that is the type of person they are. These people are attracted to Freemasonry because other like people gather there. The one and only purpose is to improve one's self and thereby the world around us.

Please don't accept the Internet rantings and UBoob videos that offer nothing but speculation and expose their ignorance to the world. Read scholarly works. There is a building in your town called a Library. There are books contained in there. I would suggest to anyone who might buy into this conspiracy nonsense, please read about it in a book, the seek out differing opinions and read those before you take in an opinion hook line and sinker.

It depends on what you mean by "power." If you mean the power to read a newspaper through brick walls, or fly through the air unseen for long distances, or bend steel bars with your bare hands, or melt stainless steel with your x-ray vision, then the answer would clearly have to be a 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Mason. But, if you mean the power to get free sodas from any vending machine, or always find an empty parking spot, or the power to get a comfy nice armchair at work, or always get a warning instead of a ticket when you're stopped for speeding, that kind of stuff, then the answer is that kind of power is for Knights Templar only.

Degrees in Freemasonry, Scottish Rite, Royal Arch, etc. DO NOT confer power.

Even in Blue Craft Freemasonry, the Grand Master, though afforded particular respect, is "On the Level" with all other Master Masons.

Ahh, the "Blue Craft" Freemasonry. That's the stuff.

There is no degree of Craft Freemasonry higher than that of Master Mason. Although some Masonic bodies and orders have further degrees named with higher numbers, these degrees may be considered to be supplements to the Master Mason degree rather than promotions from it. An example is the Scottish Rite, conferring degrees numbered from 4° up to 33°. It is essential to be a Master Mason in order to qualify for these further degrees. They are administered on a parallel system to Craft or Blue Lodge Freemasonry; within each organisation there is a system of offices, which confer rank within that degree or order alone.

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