Why do some people feel the need to post outright lies about Masons and Masonry?, page 4

Originally posted by zman
If I may say something here. Freemasonary is a cult.

You seem so sure!

If you do not follow there way , then you are wrong in there eyes.

What do you mean "follow there (sic) way"?

I have been repeatly recruted by masons , they want me in there line of thinking as I am of a good standing and truthful , as I was told by members.

You said yourself that this was after long discussions about Freemasonry. If you told them you thought it was a cult, I'm sure they would not have wanted you to join. Seeing as you started this post stating as fact that it is a cult this doesn't make sense. Let me say here that there is a big difference between having a discussion beforehand and then saying "Well if you feel that way then maybe you should think about joining," and saying out of the blue "I want you to come join my lodge because you seem like a good guy." Every Mason knows that a man must join the fraternity of his own will and accord, with no coercion and without mercenary purposes or intentions. Before you even take the first step this FACT is plainly stated.

I have had relatives reach the highest level of freemasonary and have had them tell me about it.

What is the "highest level of Freemasonry" you speak of? If this were true, and your relatives told you the truth, then you would know that it is not a cult.

...wanting power is not the answer.

Agreed.

You say that masons are honest and truthful , yet I see sercrety abound. This is a oxymoron. Why not come out and say that these are the sercrets that all of mankind should know and live by , instead of hidding them like you do. Is not it better for a wise man to let the persons know the truth instead of hidding it behind a veil.

As has been stated here many, many, many, many times before, the secrets are the modes of recognition, and in most jurisdictions the ritual itself. Now, the lessons of Freemasonry are out there for anyone with an inclination to to learn, however the method the Masons use to teach these lessons is kept secret. This is to ensure that the Candidate will experience the Degrees the way they should be, without any prior knowledge or preconcieved notions to detract from the message. There is nothing evil or dishonest in this.

I am and have always looked for answers and have found some and have not. So if you have the answers that men can live by , why not let us all know so we may learn with you and maybe give you insights that you may or may not have. For the life of me I can not understand that you being an upright citizen and knowing what you all know , let the cat out of the bag and tell us your truths so we may make a discernment to the facts.

All you have to do is petition your local lodge. Or, if you don't want to do that, read your Bible. All the lessons of Freemasonry can be found within its pages.

...Many blessings...

Right back atcha.

In LVX,
-A

(BTW I am not a Mason but I have done considerable research on the subject, and do plan to join sometime soon.)