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[Cowboy Bob]

No it isn't.

Yes it is. I do have some experience in the matter...

[portseven]

Joseph Smith was a documented Freemason.

Having many relatives who are Mormons, I can confirm this. Mormons even now go through various ceremonies involving funny aprons and secret handshakes.

Next time the Mormons knock on your door, ask them how's it going with their magic underwear!

[Peter Loew]

Apparently, if you progress through the degrees of freemasonry, you'll learn the same "secrets" that temple mormons learn.

Seems that Joseph Smith (or one of the early members) was desperate for some mumbo-jumbo for the "enlightened", and so borrowed heavily from freemasonry.

Joseph Smith was a documented Freemason.

[2uk]

One of the mmebership requirements , i know , is u have to believe in some supreme being whether god , Allah or whatever , so u ll have to dodge that one..

[NotAllThere]

Apparently, if you progress through the degrees of freemasonry, you'll learn the same "secrets" that temple mormons learn.

Seems that Joseph Smith (or one of the early members) was desperate for some mumbo-jumbo for the "enlightened", and so borrowed heavily from freemasonry.

[Hiram King Of Tyre]

As Churchill says, it depends what you mean by "worth it". You will only get out what you put in. Nobody should join for what they will "get out of it" you will be dissapointed

It's far from free but shouldn't cost more than you can comfortably afford. There are also benefits such as help from masonic charities should you of your family need them.

You do have to be proposed and seconded but it's a myth that you have to be asked. If you know a mason and ask him sensibly about it, I'm sure he will open up and tell you more about it. There is very little about masonary that is actually secret

[Churchill]

Thanks Churchy... I really don't know a huge amount about it TBH....
I didn't know there were female only lodges though....

If you're interested, have a look at...

http://www.droit-humain.org/uk/

or below is a women only organisation...

http://www.hfaf.org/

[cailin maith]

No it isn't.



What do you mean by "worthwhile"?

CM, you'll find that being a Catholic is not a barrier to Freemasonry. However, the Catholic Church's stance on Freemasonry is currently that the church may/will ex-communicate you.

Also, there are female only and mixed Masonic Lodges that you could join.

Thanks Churchy... I really don't know a huge amount about it TBH....
I didn't know there were female only lodges though....

[rootsnall]

It's quite handy for your family if you snuff it. Some family friends all went to top boarding schools and received other financial assistance when their dad died when they were kids. I'm not sure if it still works like that !?

[Churchill]

Join the Chamber of Commerce. It's practically the same thing. Businessmen talking shop at posh dinners. The only difference is that at the Chamber of Commerce you don't have to learn some old carp about the secrets of the Cathars and Templars, astral planes, or other such nonsense.

No it isn't.

worthwhile joining?

What do you mean by "worthwhile"?

CM, you'll find that being a Catholic is not a barrier to Freemasonry. However, the Catholic Church's stance on Freemasonry is currently that the church may/will ex-communicate you.

Also, there are female only and mixed Masonic Lodges that you could join.

[Cowboy Bob]

Join the Chamber of Commerce. It's practically the same thing. Businessmen talking shop at posh dinners. The only difference is that at the Chamber of Commerce you don't have to learn some old crap about the secrets of the Cathars and Templars, astral planes, or other such nonsense.

[Sockpuppet]

My best mate is a Freemason.

You do have to be "nominated" by you can only get nominated by asking. I.e. you have to show interest in asking about it to get nominated.

Not sure what he does other than attend black tie events. Theres not nearly enough underhanded illegal activity for my liking.

[TimberWolf]

I'm only interested if it really is free. Also, is the biscuit thing the freemasons or rugby players

[2uk]

I have a contact - just wanted to find out if anyone had any real experience. It's a long tough road but apparently very fulfilling, from what I gather.

ask him if it is true about the "rule the world" gossip.

[ChimpMaster]

I have a contact - just wanted to find out if anyone had any real experience. It's a long tough road but apparently very fulfilling, from what I gather.