Blinded by the Light

When entering a Masonic temple in the U.S. you will most likely find a pedestal or alter with a Bible placed upon it. Ceremonies are conducted and oaths are taken upon it. Freemasonry isn’t a religion yet it has religious attributes and claims roots in Biblical events. On the surface this may...

After further inquiring about the purpose of Freemasonry, I have been told it is designed to make, "good men, better". Before I can become accepted by the fraternity, I must have an extensive background check run, and meet with current members in my home. The purpose of this meeting is to get...

A WAY OF LIFE… That is how Masons describe what Freemasonry is about. As simple as it sounds on the surface, it becomes increasingly complicated the more I dig into the society of Free and Accepted Masons. On Tuesday nights I attend a local chess club. It is far from a fraternity, yet it is...