Freemasons

There is no credible evidence to suggest that Muammar Gaddafi, the former Libyan leader, was a Freemason. Gaddafi was known for his strong opposition to Western influences and organizations, including Freemasonry, which he often criticized. His regime was characterized by a focus on Arab nationalism and socialism, which typically ran counter to the values associated with Freemasonry. Therefore, claims of Gaddafi being a Freemason lack substantiation.

A creed is a statement of faith or beliefs, coming from the Latin word "credo" meaning "I believe" which is the first word in the Latin version of the Apostles' Creed. There is no "masonic creed" because masons do not have a set of beliefs which are common to all of them. (Every Mason has his own set of beliefs of course) The Masonic Order does have principles on which it is founded as all organizations do, but these are not beliefs.

Unless a person states that he is a member of the freemasons, it is hard to know for sure.

If its true then he is not a freemason

a guy on yahoo answers claims that he is a freemason and since he can be trusted he says usher is probably not one.

Lets just hope he ain't one but what i think he is not one definetely

He's dead and no, he wasn't.

desipite of they pretend they are not involved into any religion, their clips, videos like sugar, aerials... show that they are a real free masons..

Hailey Masonic Lodge was created in 1937.

Manly Palmer Hall was initiated into Jewel Lodge #374 in the Grand Lodge of California on June 28th, 1954, over thirty years after publishing his book The Lost Keys of Freemasonry.

The last President of the US who was a Mason was Gerald Ford.

Unless the person specifically states that he is a member of the Freemasons, it is hard to know for sure.

Unless the person specifically states that he is a member of the Freemasons, it is hard to know for sure. If it is someone you know, you should ask. If it is not, it is none of your business.

Unless a person specifically says that he is a member of the Freemasons, it is difficult to say one way or another whether he is.

In the extreme SE corner of the lodge.

There's no record of it if he was.

The origin of Freemasonry, like that of so many things, is clouded in history. Although a great many books have been written about the various theories, and myths, we can't say with certainty what the real story is. Most Masonic scholars believe that the current fraternity of Freemasonry ("speculative masons") simply evolved from the guilds and "Lodges" of the stone masons ("operative masons") in medieval Europe -- particularly in Great Britain. We have records indicating there were "operative lodges" in the early 1600s, but the non-working masons don't start to form lodges until about the end of that century. The formation of the Grand Lodge of England, on June 24, 1717, is considered to be the formalized starting point of the worldwide organization that is known as Freemasonry today. Refer to the related links below for more information.

With regard to the original answer posted here, Freemasonry is not a religion, although it is religious in nature, and requires each member to profess a belief in a supreme being. Masons come from many faiths, and sometimes refer to themselves as a "Brotherhood of men under the Fatherhood of God."

There is no significance to a lock on a chain link fence in Freemasonry.

Ask him. If he chooses not to answer, it is none of your business.

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No.

Unless a person specifically says that he is a member of the Freemasons, it is difficult to say one way or another whether he is.

Unless the person specifically states that he is a member of the Freemasons, it is hard to know for sure. If it is someone you know, you should ask. If it is not, it is none of your business.

I've been a Master Mason for almost 15 years, and I've never seen this practiced. I don't know where this idea comes from.

Yes. Samuel Pepys was one. There are Lodges in Scotland which have records of continuous operation since the 16th century.