Answers to Frequently Asked Questions about Masonry. Where do the names Freemasonry, Masonry, and Free and Accepted Masons come from?
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1 What is Freemasonry? Freemasonry (also called Masonry ) is the world's first and largest fraternity, based on the belief that each man can make a difference in the world. Freemasonry enhances and strengthens the character of the individual man by providing opportunities for fellowship, charity, and education. Where do the names Freemasonry, Masonry, and Free and Accepted Masons come from? Masons name comes from the occupation of their original members stonemasons who built castles and cathedrals in England and Scotland. The word free was added during the Middle Ages. Because stonemasons possessed knowledge and skills not found everywhere, these men had the privilege of traveling between countries. Over time, many men who were not builders were drawn to the practices of Freemasonry. To encourage intellectual diversity, stonemasons began accepting men from other professions into the fraternity. These men were known as accepted Masons. This trend continued, and accepted members eventually outnumbered operative members. Today, the names Freemasonry, Masonry, and Free and Accepted Masons are used interchangeably to refer to the fraternity.
2 What is a grand lodge? A grand lodge is an administrative body that oversees Freemasonry in a specific geographic area, called a jurisdiction. The United States has grand lodges in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. What is a lodge? Freemasonry began when stonemasons formed local organizations, called lodges, to take care of sick and widows, as well as the orphans. The masons also used the lodges as places to meet, receive their pay, plan their work, train new apprentices, and socialize. Today, this term refers both to a unit of Masons and the room or building in which they meet. There are more than 310 lodges in Virginia and approximately 40,000 Freemasons in Virginia. Is Freemasonry an international organization? There are about five million Masons worldwide, including almost two million in the U.S. and more than 40,000 in Virginia. All lodges follow the same principles of Freemasonry, but their activities may vary. Each grand lodge is sovereign and independent; there is no U.S. or international governing body for Freemasonry. Is Masonry a secret organization? Membership in Masonry is not a secret; all members are free to acknowledge their membership. There is no secret about any of Masonry s aims or principles. Masonry s constitutions and rules are available to the public, and meeting locations are clearly identifiable. Like many similar organizations, some of Masonry s internal affairs, such as ceremonies, grips, and passwords, are regarded as private matters for members only. What happens at a lodge meeting? There are two kinds of meetings for members. The most common is a business meeting, called a stated meeting, devoted to administrative procedures: minutes of the last meeting, discussing financial matters, voting on applications, and planning for lodge activities. The second kind of meeting is ceremonial, cornerstone laying, degree work used for admitting new Masons and conferring degrees.
3 What is the significance of officers titles? Masonry came to America from England and many of the original English titles are still in use. These titles may sound archaic in today s society, but their meanings are simple. The master is the leader of the lodge, similar to the term president in other organizations. He is called master for the same reason that the leader of first violins in an orchestra is called the concertmaster. It s simply an older term for leader. The senior and junior wardens represent the first and second vice presidents. What are degrees? There are three stages of Masonic membership: Entered Apprentice, Fellow Craft, and Master Mason. These stages are referred to as degrees, and correspond with members self-development and increased knowledge of Freemasonry. As a man completes each phase of learning, the lodge holds a ceremony to confer his degree. Degree names are taken from craft guilds: In the Middle Ages, to become a stonemason, a man would first be apprenticed. As an apprentice, he learned the tools and skills of the trade. When he had proved his skills, he became a fellow of the craft, and when he gained exceptional ability, he was known as a master of the craft. Why does Masonry use symbols? Symbols allow people to communicate quickly, and to transcend language barriers. When you see a green light or a circle with a line through it, you know what it means. Likewise, Masons use metaphors from geometry and the architecture of stonemasonry to inform their continuing pursuit of knowledge, ethics, and leadership skills. To reflect their heritage, Masons wear aprons while in lodge, at certain public events, and at funerals to demonstrate their pride in the fraternity, and their lineage from stonemasons, who historically carried their tools in leather aprons. The square and compass is the most widely known symbol of Masonry: When you see the symbol on a building, you know that Masons meet there. Do Masons engage in politics? Masonry does not endorse political candidates or legislation, and the discussion of politics at Masonic meetings is not allowed.
4 Is Masonry a religion? Masonry is not a religion, nor is it a substitute for religion. The fraternity requires its members to have a belief in a God, but the fraternity itself is not affiliated with any religion, and men of all faiths are represented in the fraternity. Religion is not discussed at lodge meetings. Why do Masons call God 'The Great Architect of the Universe'? We refer to God sometimes as the Great or Supreme Architect of the Universe which means there is no higher Being anywhere. God is define in your religion as we do not interfere, discuss, or judge your religion. However, you MUST believe in a God that promotes peace, love, and harmony. Why are some Masonic buildings called temples? We sometimes call a building a temple in the same sense that Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes called the Supreme Court a "Temple of Justice." Most Virginia lodges now refer to their buildings as Blue Lodges or Lodges. What are the other Masonic organizations? A man first becomes a Master Mason at his local lodge. After he has been awarded the three degrees of Masonry, he may join any of the other appendant Masonic organizations, each of which has a special social, educational, or philanthropic focus. The best known in the United States are the Shrine, Scottish Rite, and York Rite. Why can t women join Masonry? Masonry is a fraternity, a brotherhood. The essence of a fraternity is that it is for men, just as the essence of a sorority is that it is for women. There are several affiliated Masonic organizations for women only, as well as organizations for both men and women. Are there Masonic organizations for youth? In the years following World War I, Masons in the United States helped establish a trio of youth orders dedicated to teaching young men and women the principles and values of Masonry. Today, DeMolay International, Job s Daughters International, and the International Order of Rainbow for Girls offer young men and women ages 10 to 21 opportunities for personal growth and community service.
5 Are there financial commitments for Masons? There is an application fees for membership and degrees, which includes a charitable contribution to help fulfill our philanthropic mission and our obligation to aid brothers and their families in times of need. Continued giving supports important charitable programs, which rely on member contributions. Annual dues begin when the Entered Apprentice degree is received; each lodge determines the dues amount.
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