Does anyone know what modern day Masons are? What they teach?

[applegrove]

[NRaleighLiberal]

1. not sure, but there is loads of info about them here

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freemasonry

[applegrove]

2. Sometimes I like anecdotal inforation over wikipedia. But

thanks.

[Tobin S.]

3. They are the same as they ever were.

Only I don't think that they are as influential as they once were. My father-in-law is a 33rd degree Freemason. The only change I've learned from him is that they once were not allowed to recruit. The initiate had to approach a Mason in order to be considered for induction. Now days they are much more open to telling potential initiates about their organization. My father-in-law says that this policy change is due to the society's membership getting older on average. Not as many young men are seeking membership.

But, yeah, it's basically just a fraternal organization. They do a lot of work for charity.

[underahedgerow]

4. Pancake Breakfast 101? How to Grill the Sausages Just Right?

My dad was a mason. Never saw them do anything more than throw the occasional pancake breakfast and wear funny hats in the annual town parade.

Damn fine pancakes though.

[ChazII]

9. Funny hat? A fez

perhaps? Shriners do a lot of good work. Here in my state the Shrine have a Corn Fest with hamburger and/or hot dogs. A huge craft show were independent artists, jewelry and craftsmen sell their creations.

[Coventina]

5. Our dear, departed Kephra was one, so they can't be all bad.

Still miss you, buddy....

[Hayduke Bomgarte]

6. My wifes Grandfather is a Mason

On the occassions I've heard him speak of it, it's been about things suchs as raising funds to buy new swing sets and slides for the park in their tiny little town. I know, at least once, he was involved , as a Mason, with a Habitat for Humanity project. Stuff like that.

[clarice]

7. They want to take over the world with their Masony-ways. nt

[ashling]

8. I think they are into jars