Freemasons

Yes, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe was a Freemason. He joined the Lodge of the Three Globes in 1780 and remained an active member for several years, where he found inspiration for some of his literary works.

J.R.R. Tolkien was a practicing Catholic and would not have been a member of the Freemasons. I have never seen any indications that C.S. Lewis was a Freemason.

It is difficult to say for sure. Marx never claimed to be one, and talked about Freemasons as if he did not know (or care) much about them. The sources which suggest that he was a member of a lodge do name a real Lodge attached to the Grand Orient of France in Osterbruck (L'Étoile Anséatique), but Marx had no connection with Osterbruck and it is highly unlikely that he would have joined a lodge there.

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.

Paul Ryan's full name is Paul Davis Ryan.

The usage of "daughter" to refer to offspring of a Masonic Lodge is purely traditional and symbolic. In Freemasonry, the term "daughter" is not intended to be gender-specific. It represents the idea of one Lodge giving rise to another, just as a parent might give rise to a daughter. The terminology is metaphorical rather than literal.

The widow of a Mason does not have rights as such. However, since Masons are obliged to help the families of their brothers, especially their widows and orphans, the widow will receive help if she needs it.

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Yes, Freemasons do exist. Freemasonry is a fraternal organization that traces its roots back to the medieval stonemason guilds and it has been active for centuries. It is an initiatory society that promotes personal development, moral principles, and social philanthropy. Freemasonry is a worldwide organization with lodges in many countries.

The origin of the term "Free Mason" can be traced back to the ancient operative Masonic lodges in Europe. At the time the Master Masons possessed knowledge that allowed them to construct high quality stone structures. This knowledge, which in modern days we call Geometry, was so revered that in order to learn it you had to complete a 3 year apprenticeship, after which you would become a Fellow or the Craft and after some time would be entrusted with the Masters word. With the Masters word the would be "Free" to travel and work in different places as they could prove there skill in the craft by giving the Masters word to the foremen of what ever job he was applying at. Once you had the masters word you where free to travel and work, and thus became a " Free Mason."

In modern day we, as Masons, are known as Free and Accepted Masons. Free because once you become a Master Mason you are free to travel to and visit any regular Masonic lodge in the world. Accepted because we are speculative and not operative Masons and are thus only accepted as masons and do not practice stone masonry. Free and Accepted Masons use symbolic and allegoric teachings inherited from the ancient Operative Masonic lodges. Are principle tenets are brotherly love, relief, and truth and we strive to make the world a better place by bettering ourselves and by practicing charity to all mankind whenever possible.

Freemasonry is not a religious organization and does not require its members to adhere to specific religious beliefs. As a result, individual Freemasons may have various religious affiliations, including deism. Some lodges or branches of Freemasonry may have deistic influences, but the organization as a whole does not promote or endorse any specific religious doctrine.

There is no way to know if a person is a Freemason unless they present a dues card.

For Freemasons, wheat is the symbol of plenty.

Within the Masonic Family there are what are called different "Rites." After becoming a Master Mason in a "Blue Lodge" you can join (in the USA) the "York Rite." Part of the York Rite is an order called a Commandary in which you receive 3 orders culminating in the candidate being metaphorically knighted a Knight Templar. You then get the Masonic title of Sir Knight. This knighting is symbolic only and does not mean you are actually a Knight Templar.

Some Masonic historians believe that the Knights Templar may have had a roll in forming what has become modern speculative Free Masonry but this is only a theory and no evidence exists the confirm the connection between the two.

Sugar Ray Robinson belonged to Joppa Lodge #55 NY PHA.

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At this point in time, none will close; although services may be reduced.

not all of the musicians are the masonic members

There are indeed Masonic Lodges in Ghana, but Ghana does not have its own Grand Lodge. Its Lodges belong to the United Grand Lodge of England, but they have their own District Grand Lodge. Their District Grand Master is, at the time of writing, Bro. Kow Abaka Quansah. See the attached link for more information

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.

the extremely rich elite of Zimbabwe.this includes the `silent killers `,bunch of rich business people.Mugabe ,the country`s president is rumored to be a reptile.this means he is the leader and presides over rituals carried out in the country.

Most of the lodges in Lagos meet at St. George's Hall, 28 Broad street.

Freemasons have to believe in the existence of a Supreme Being which means basically God. That means almost all of them belong to a church, synagogue, temple or mosque. That's because most people who believe in God want to worship Him in some way.

Yes, Douglas McArthur was a Freemason. He became a Mason on January 17, 1936 by the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of the Philippines. He then affiliated with Manila Lodge #1.

yes he is, check the song 1 2 9 11 from the song toofan. he starts of by bowing to the pyramid, he has an inverted pentagram on his back. he is hypnotising children and he is singing his 'magic' phrase 1 2 9 11. put these numbers backwards and they read 11,9, 2(00)1. the exact date of the 9/11 attacks. coincidence? i dont think so.