so, i just got off the phone with my dad and he's like are you down with the square? he spoke of some high profile individuals i have affiliated with and asked if i knew what they knew. i have the normal non masonic person's perception and kinda think devil worshiping is involved but, he insists none of that is the case. he tells me that it's just a heightened state of awareness and the prominent people i have affiliation with are connected in the same way. we know the same people in the same ways but, he's a older version of myself. so, i'm contemplating the idea of being inducted but, i'm unsure if this is the right thing to do. i've read a lot on the society mainly internet conjecture and conspiracy theory but, having the opportunity to find out what's really going on has peeked my attention. any masons here with some good advice?

[Noobian]

Don't join the Illuminati bro that's for sure! Just kidding, I say do it, you get some good connections and you're in a "secret" society. That last point seems cool to me for some reason

[herewego]

I seriously considered it, but there are more pressing matters out of their hands (at least so i think) Basically the free masons built this country. Worth going to a meeting, mostly networking, should be all positive, there are some fees involved though so check it out, i think most masons wont get too into specifics until you go to a meeting, i know they have guy at the door, and a few other positions. I just know they meet, collect money, do some talking/planning and people leave. Repeat. Im pretty interested but dont have the time to devote to something like that at the moment. Good luck .

[Brother Bear]

I say go for it

[GMT]

do it and let us know lol.

Realistically it wil be like any other club. A way to help each other out, a way to exclude those the group doesn't like and a way for members to feel superior to non members.
Maybe some opportunities for business promotion, if you feel like giving a few evenings here and there up to benefit your contacts list then its probably worth it, if you get your head done in by people wanting to look down on others without justification then it prob isn't.

[zenoonez]

Go to a meeting and talk to people. Some lodges are great people, some are less so. Where I grew up there were two lodges, the white lodge and the everyone else who didn't care about race lodge. You will meet very cool people and make great connections.

[terry the trich]

You'll have to learn the masonic tickle handshake... oops the secrets out.

Peace, Tel...

[WasntMe]

If your are getting a sponsored invite then your attainable prestige within is usually dictated by the level of your sponsor. There are exceptions though.

The higher level your sponsor the more this turns into a Red pill vs Blue pill like scenario, the lower he is the more likely you are basically joining a well connected group of lodge members.

If nothing else a connected brotherhood is always good to have a connection to in a pinch.

a few S&B and Masons in my family lineage.

good luck
-WasntMe

[Tonatiuh]

id do it...secret society,private meetings,bomb connects...cant go wrong there bro.
if you dont give it a chance you could be blowing some big opportunities for urself.
....and now that dad told ya he might have to off ya if you say no
peace-T-

[Chief Rbud]

Originally Posted by Capital G

so, i just got off the phone with my dad and he's like are you down with the square? he spoke of some high profile individuals i have affiliated with and asked if i knew what they knew. i have the normal non masonic person's perception and kinda think devil worshiping is involved but, he insists none of that is the case. he tells me that it's just a heightened state of awareness and the prominent people i have affiliation with are connected in the same way. we know the same people in the same ways but, he's a older version of myself. so, i'm contemplating the idea of being inducted but, i'm unsure if this is the right thing to do. i've read a lot on the society mainly internet conjecture and conspiracy theory but, having the opportunity to find out what's really going on has peeked my attention. any masons here with some good advice?

what degree is your father? Mason's believe that it is OK to lie to any non mason and also to any mason who is in a lower degree than themselves, im not saying that your dad would lie to you, but if he hasn't gone past the 4th degree, he doesn't have a clue what its about. even if he has, he still don't really know what its about until he gets to the higher degrees, and by then its too late, your whole life is wrapped up in it and its very difficult to leave. at the 4th degree the name of the "god" of masons is revealed, the name is "jahbulon," it is a combination of 3 pagan dieties, basically representing lucifer. i will be attacked on this site by ignorant people and masons who would not have me reveal this information. all the men in the generation above me in my family are 33rd degree. as was my grandfather. i grew up in a house that had its own masonic temple, along with all the masonic symbolism. i,m telling you now, if you love Jesus. DONT DO IT!!!!!!! i have read EVERY initiation manual from the 1st to the 33rd degree in scottish rights. including a couple of addendums, one of which showed how to set up your temple once a 33rd degree. whats really sad is that 85% of all masons are whats known as blue "lodge" masons, comprised of the lowest 3 degrees. and they are clueless as to what its about, and are basically pawns of the highest degrees, and also a recruiting pool to choose people who are like minded. if you have any other questions pm me.