Freemason’s on the recruit?

I came across an article in my RSS feeds that caught my attention. Seems that some of the Masonic lodges are running ads on TV to try and recruit members. I seem to be a few months behind on this, but it is in fact true. I am sure there will be the anti-masonic, and conspiracy theorists will have a little fun with this. Here is you a start…We are about to finally take over the world. LOL Sorry….my sense of humor may not be as well taken by some of my brethren.

I have updated this post with a simular page that you will find at the top of my blog titled Freemasonry. Please feel free to visit that page – read – and discuss. I also put the links to the video’s instead of the acutal video embedded. It was causing problems with some viewers. Thanks,

Here is a video of one of the TV ads.

First I find this “recruitment” odd. Our fraternity has never done anything like this in its entire history to my knowledge. I asked one to become one, as did most of the brothers I know. Secondly, and not that I am against the ads, I’m not, I feel these ads promote a confused message. I certainly did not seek Freemasonry for “greatness”. I would be entertained, if none the less, to hear the opinions of my other brothers.

Me being a Freemason has undoubtedly caused a bit of concern to my friends and family who know very little, or the ones who ‘think’ they know about Freemasonry. So, I thought I would make a post about what Freemasonry is to me, as well as point out some points of interest for those of you who wish to go further with your research. My only hope is that you understand why it is I feel a since of pride, if that is the correct word to use, about my membership to the fraternity.

We’ll start with a few things of what Freemasonry is not.

1. Freemasonry is not a religion. It does not offer salvation. Salvation is only through Jesus, the son of God. 
2. It’s rituals are not bloody oaths to the death.
3. It is not a political power group determined to take over the world.

Now we’ll discuss what Freemasonry is, to me at least.

We’ll start with the classic book definition – ” a system of morality, veiled in allegory, and illustrated by symbols.” Freemasons strive to help make the world a better place for themselves, their family, and their community. They hold themselves to certain principles and virtues. They are independent men whom all work toward peace, love, and fraternity while trying to shun all forms of ignorance and tyranny. They believe strongly in family, country, and God. They stand on three great tenets – brotherly love, relief, and truth, as well as three great virtues – faith, hope, and charity. 

I’ll explain those tenets and virtues, as I take them:

• Brotherly Love – the equality among men. Masons are men of all statures, professions, and faiths that bind together in tolerance and respect for their fellow man.
• Relief – the duty of all Masons to show compassions, sympathy, and aid to all those who suffer, no matter the cause. Not only to fellow brethren, but all people.
• Truth – the foundation of all virtue. To be true to oneself, one’s family, mankind, and unto his God. Without truth, true knowledge, wisdom, understanding can not be obtained.
• Faith – trust and confidence in God, thought “lost in sight” – meaning it isn’t seen, but can be demonstrated – through faith you obtain hope.
• Hope – for the life of immortality
• Charity – an extension of grace. As we freely have been given the gift, so should we give it to all those who require support.

Sources of interest:

• Freemasonry for Dummies
• 101 Things you didn’t know about Freemasonry
• Another video for your viewing: