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Follow The Masonic Order To Achieve The Highest Good For Humanity

The Freemasonry fraternity is open to people from all walks of life including different people from race, religion and from various nationalities. Its main aim is to let go of all the differences and beliefs that create a rife between the human race. The masonic order believes in treating all individuals with respect and have mercy towards everyone. It believes in treating every individual with equality. According to the Freemasonry fraternity, there is no one who is above or below anyone and all the equal in the eyes of god. We all should have compassion towards one another and that is the only motive of human race.  The aim of the Freemasonry is to get rid of all the ignorance and inequality among the people and most of all treat each person with love and compassion : Each Mason is expected to obey the masonic order and they must live with respect for one another while practicing justice and love for their neighbor. They all are expected to work without any expectation to achieve...

3 Masonic Places To Check Out In New York City

Although Freemasons have been a mysterious group of people to many, its existence is associated with a long history in different parts of continents. While other masonic lodges are not popular among locals, Freemasonry in New York is quite a stalwart architecture in the US. If you are planning a trip to the city, here are some masonic places you can check out and experience its god, bad, and beauty facts. 1) Grand Lodge Located at 23rd Street and 6th Avenue, the Grand Lodge of New York has a dozen rooms without windows. The rooms are adorned with paintings and sculptures related to masonic history. The decoration items with blood red and gold backdrop can mesmerize you. 2) Livingston Masonic Library If you are looking for something quiet place to read masonic history, walk to the 14th floor of the same building of Grand Lodge. The Livingston Masonic Library has a wide collection of books that describe the teaching of Freemasonry. The room is equipped with a smooth floor ...

Facts You Didn’t Know About Order Of The Eastern Star

For years, many believed that the Freemasonry is a secret organization or a religious cult in the interest of a group of people. However, such claims and rumors are not at all true. This society is not a religion and is neither secret nor political. If you want to accept the truth with an open heart, get familiar with the Order of the Eastern Star (OES), the largest fraternal organization in the world. What is OES? Dr. Rob Morris of the Masonic Family founded the OES in the late 1800s, as an effort to include female relatives of Master Masons in the organization. The fraternity provides women with benefits of knowledge and self-improvement that Freemasonry has already made available to men. This means both men and women can participate together in obtaining wisdom and knowledge of the universe. The OES provides all its members with an avenue of compassion and concern for their country and faith in themselves and makes them even better citizens. How to join OES If you are...

Things You Probably Want To Know About The Scottish Rite

The Scottish Rite is one of the subordinate bodies of Freemasonry. In this group, the Master Mason may join for further exposure to the principles of Freemasonry. It is also concordant, and some of its degrees link to the stages or degrees of Symbolic Freemasonry.  Let's take a look at the commonly asked questions about this rite: What is the Scottish Rite? The Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, generally known as the Scottish Rite, is one of the many societies that are part of the worldwide fraternity known as Freemasonry. It is the largest and most widely practiced Masonic Rite in the world and operates a lodge system. While there is no Masonic level more important than that of Master Mason, there is a long tradition that is almost as old as Freemasonry and expands upon and elaborates the teachings and lessons of the first three degrees.  Is the Scottish Rite a secret society? No. The Scottish Rite and other kinds of Freemasonry functi...

How To Find a Masonic Lodge

As an enthusiastic learner, finding a community of Freemasonry in the town is an intriguing thing. All these years, the popularity of the world’s greatest fraternal organization has been rapidly growing. If you want to join the society, you will need to get familiar with their elements. Firstly, you need to visit a Masonic Lodge in the town. Here are some helpful tips to get in contact with a masonic member. Talk to a member If you know someone who is a member of, ask him to help you find a Lodge. You will need to make sure the person is an official member. Tell him you want to be introduced to the lodge. If you have a good personality, their representatives may agree to meet you. Use the search engine You can also visit a Freemasonry website and send your queries. When they give you the answer, browse into the search engine and use the keywords “Masonic Lodge near me”. The page will show you the location on the map with an accurate direction. Follow the path and you will...

3 Questions to Ask Before Becoming a Freemason

Freemasonry is one of the most popular schools of philosophical thought whose teachings have gained momentum in recent years. A school of thought that seeks to wok towards the betterment of humanity is liked by all. While you may have heard a lot about Freemasonry in Utah, there are a lot of things that you need to know before you are ready to become a Freemason. Here are some of the questions you should ask before you become a Freemason: 1. What does Freemasonry promote? The first question you should ask is the idea that Freemasonry promotes. Since it seeks to remove all forms of ignorance and division from mankind, it promotes brotherhood and feelings of happiness unity. It emphasizes the importance of spirituality and the role of the divine in helping us find a light towards the betterment of humanity. 2. Can women become Freemasons? The next question you should ask is whether women can become Freemasons or not. Well, this subject is still debatable in Masonic circ...

How To Become a Member Of Freemason Society

Freemasonry is the world’s largest fraternity that serves its members regardless of race, religion, country, sects, and opinions. Founded in 1717 as Grand Lodge in England, the organization has been actively involved in keeping peace and harmony in human society. It is a non-profit organization that has an aim to destroy the idiocy that can divide communities. As the world is evolving with the development of new technologies, Freemason is reaching out for individuals who want to become a member of Utah Freemasonry. Here are important things to consider when applying for the membership in Freemasonry: 21 years or older man If you are a male adult of 21 years or older, you are eligible for applying for the membership. Some states also allow men who are 18 to apply for the brotherhood. No religious barrier The organization allows Individuals who have belief in any type of religion. A person must believe in a supreme god above all humans.  Man of moral You must ...

Make this World a Better Place by Becoming a Freemason

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Gone are the days when Freemasonry was considered as a thing for the men. In this fast-paced world where everything seems to change like a coin tossed in the air, Freemasonry is no anomaly. Freemasonry, a belief in the fatherhood of the God and the brotherhood of a man, is the oldest, largest and most widely recognized fraternal organization in the world. Established in England in 1717, the member of this group, known as masons or Freemasons, are present all over the world. Being a fraternal organization, Freemasonry helps unite the men of different religion, social or ethnic background who shares the same belief of fatherhood of the God and brotherhood of the humankind. However, a change in the Freemasonry was needed, and Universal Co-Masonry took care of it well enough. By uniting everyone irrespective of caste, gender, race, religion, or sexual orientation, Universal Co-Masonry has developed a system of workings that is both ceremonial and symbolic. With an aim to e...