Freemason Hall

The Principles of Freemasonry

jason — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 11:29:57 +0000

Freemasonry is the oldest and largest fraternity in the world. The ultimate goal of the freemasonry fraternity is to improve the character of its members. Character is a man’s most valuable possession. Dr. Albert Schweitzer wrote these poignant words of wisdom, “It is not enough merely to exist…..Every man has to seek in his own [...]

Is Freemasonry an Organized Crime?

jason — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 11:30:58 +0000

Freemasonry is easily one of the most pervasive international fellowships in world history. It is difficult to determine their actual origins. It is known that they began to organize possibly as far back as the days of Solomon’s Temple, but the establishment is a general subject of conjecture. The most prevalent condition that promotes this [...]

Why are Masons Secretive, and is Freemasonry a Religion?

jason — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 11:43:35 +0000

Many people like to talk about Masons and Freemasonry, but very few of these people ever actually ask Masons to explain themselves. Conspiracy theorists are afraid that if they just ask us questions directly and hear our polite answers they will not have any grounds for their slanders any more The truth is that Masons [...]

The History of Freemasonry

jason — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 11:28:46 +0000

There are many tales about the history of Freemasonry and how it got started. A popular myth about the group is that it can trace its origins back to the days of King Solomon. According to the tale, the Freemasons helped Solomon build his famous temple in Jerusalem. Another myth, though this one is not [...]

Masonic Symbol – Meaning of the Level

jason — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 11:42:21 +0000

Freemasonry has many symbols passed along through a rich heritage. These symbols are a visual teaching aide for members, and many are related to the craft of architecture. The Level is one of the most important Masonic symbols of fraternal equality. The meaning of this symbol has several dimensions, with the foremost being that it [...]

Guide To Masonic Ring Symbolism

jason — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 11:44:14 +0000

The Freemasons are one of the most famous organizations in the world. Freemasonry dates as far back as the 16th century by some accounts. Today, there are approximately six million freemasons, including around two million in the United States. The masons are an important fraternal group, and as such they have several traditions and symbols. [...]

When is a Man a True Mason? – The Ideology of Freemasonry

jason — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 11:27:31 +0000

Even in the 21st century when science has long since replaced mysticism as the one true source for answers to questions like, “Why are we alive?”, Freemasonry retains its hold on men’s imaginations. Bestsellers like Dan Brown’s The Da Vinci Code and its follow up The Solomon Key are chock full of arcane Masonic references, [...]

History of Freemasons – Operative Masonry Vs Speculative Masonry

jason — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 11:41:44 +0000

The history of the Freemasons is steeped in mystery and intrigue. Not that the Masons are not forthcoming with facts; it is more that facts are not so forthcoming where the Masons are concerned. The early history is based on theory and myth. It is only after the early 1700’s that documents evidencing the existence [...]

Does DeMolay Allow Teenage Men to Find Knighthood While Having Fun?

jason — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 11:44:47 +0000

The Order of DeMolay is an international youth fraternity with strong ties to Freemasonry for boys between the ages of 12 and 21. Recognizing that young men in their late teens and early twenties seek out learning and recreational activities that may be very different from those that interest their more youthful cohorts, in 1946 [...]

Misconceptions and Lies about Freemasonry

jason — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 11:27:03 +0000

Most people who have heard of the Masonic Lodge have heard conspiracy theories and lies about our work. We are supposed to be a secret society, bent on ruling the world. We are supposed to engage in black magic or blood sacrifices. We kill those who go against us—they say—and plot for all sorts of [...]