Originally posted by Toughiv
Hello, I firstly would like to say thank you for your reply. I am completely serious when I say I wish to become a FreeMason. Is it really as simple
as just asking to join?
Yes.
I say this because I have always been under the impression that FreeMasons are usually within a valued position amongst society, and so its
more about what you can offer the FreeMasons rather than what they may offer you.
The vast majority of Freemasons are what would be concerned "normal" guys, i.e., average middle class people. We have a few famous members, but most
are just the regular plumbers, carpenters, chefs, attorneys, optometrists, truck drivers, accountants, and farmers.
I have my own religious beliefs and personally believe that any form of organised religion (i.e. Jesus said this, etc) is just another form of
control. I do however believe in a Supreme Being / Creator / Force (etc.). Will any of these views hinder my application?
No, but....who told you that Jesus said that?
Moreover, the FreeMasonary I have come to understand, (and believe to know a little about) is rather secretive, that is really is more than
just "signing up". I know of 2 people (one being my Father) who was approached and asked whether he would like to join. (But according to some
recruitment is forbidden?)
The recruitment thing depends on jurisdiction. Most Grand Lodges forbid it, although a few allow it. As for secrecy, Masonic secrecy is highly
exagerrated by the critics of Freemasonry. While the initiation ceremonies are technically secret, there are many Masonic events that are open to the
public.
Also, I wonder if you could shed any light on the whole NWO/ Illumanti theme? I believe I understand their motives and know that their is such a sect
existing. However, there are some that tarr them as "Evil" and some that say they are just trying to "manage" mankind?
The Illuminati was an anti-Catholic revolutionary society that formed in Bavaria, Germany in 1776. The Church launched a propaganda campaign against
them, and the Bavarian secret police infiltrated them, and arrested most of its leaders, finally disbanding them.
Conspiracy theories continue about them to this very day, but in reality, anti-Illuminati conspiracy theorists mostly just parrot the Church's
propaganda against them, which had little or no basis in fact.
