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Originally Posted by cemab4y
The requirements for Masonry are clearly stated on the web sites of most of the Grand Lodges in the USA. The requirements are simple:
-Male
-Mature of Age (18 some states, 21 most states)
-Belief in God
-Good moral character
-Some states have a residency requirement. Georgia requires three years, California one year, Kentucky only requires that you be a resident of Kentucky. I belong to a lodge in New York state, and I have never lived there)
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If I may add or clarify one thing, not trying to dispute, however, the statement of "Belief in God" is technically incorrect. As stated on the petition they are to believe in a "Supreme Being".
I only state this because, freemasonry is worldwide, and obviously not every religion "Believes in God". Their deities as they exist are considered their "Supreme Being" Christians, Jewish, Buddists, Muslims, etc. all have their "Supreme Being" but they are not called "God"
Freemasonry co-exists across so many religions, It shows as a fraternal organization who can meet on the level regardless of religion.
As far as rejection of a candidate, this happens infrequently, this is because of the investigation phase. As stated in another thread, the investigation normally takes place at the candidates home. It is during this time those investigating him make the decision as to recommend or not recommend the candidate. If the do not recommend him, he is never voted on until the objection has been addressed.
It really should never get to a vote and a candidate be rejected.
This of course is just my opinion.