Masons

Does anyone know what really goes on at their meetings? Masons have been known to be secretive about their organization in the past. I don't know if that's changed but there's a building up the road for Masons & I never see signs or any life

Re: Masons

There's a Masonic Hall down the road from me as well AC. I never see them either. Do they really exist, or perhaps they only go out after dark.

Re: Masons

I know someone who was a Mason. He had a little sheepskin apron which he wore at meetings and his dog got hold of it and turned it into a bit of rag

Re: Masons

Ha ha on both posts!

Re: Masons

Freemasonry has few secrets these days.
Half an hour Googling will provide answers to most questions.
Like anything, it is best to go to both pro and anti sources .... then make your own judgement.

In my opinion it is a dying breed.
In decades (or centuries) past, it was very, very powerful.
Membership was an enormous advantage for those seeking advancement in the Military, Police, Politics, Finance etc etc.

These days, the numbers are dwindling, a lot of the Masonic Halls have been sold or are lying idle and Masonic power in the professions seems negligible.
I reckon it's because, with better education and modern communications, men are less attracted to silly secret society ritualism ... but that's just me.

Re: Masons

My Dad was a Worshipful Master but he died when I was seven so I only know what my late Mum told me which wasn't much.

Re: Masons

The Duke of Kent is the chief Grand Master of the Order of Masons over here matey, so that alone (I'm a Republican) makes it and him my enemy.

Re: Masons

Your call, "matey".
I care nothing about the Masons.
But here in Aus there are many (probably most) who would prefer that we become a republic. I am one.

But those who differ are not my "enemies".

Re: Masons

Welcome to the club comrade - I too am a Republican SOCIALIST!!!