Loyalntrue
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I was curious as to what the reference to Mathew7:7 means in relation to Freemasonry? Is Freemasonry only available to Christians or can men of diverse religious backgrounds join?
Yeah, i found that out after being raised. Actually one of the old rites, Ancient and Primitive Rite of Memphis-Misraim, belongs to the group of non-recognized (or clandestine) "Freemasonries". I was very interested in it since that Rite is very much influenced by Hermetisism which is very interesting to me, but that was until i found out i actually cannot affiliate myself with them "Masonicly". Too bad, but i am one of those "serious" Masons, i wouldn't want to do something that interferes with Masonry that i am a part of.Though my jurisdiction does not recognize them , there is co-masonry that is open to both men and women . And their is all female Masonry which is open only to women . I can not converse with them masonicly speaking (in which I mean about Freemasonry only but I am more than welcome to talk with about anything else ) , but I can say that there are quit a few out there on the internet that are very serious about Freemasonry .
Yeah, that's why i smile every time my European friends from Finland (where i grew up) are telling me about how Masons in Helsinki are actively "recruiting" people supposedly for dark conspiracies." So in relation to Freemasonry , no Mason is allowed to ask someone to join , a man must ask a Freemason for a petition to become a Freemason . A man can not be led to Freemasonry , he must seek for Freemasonry of his own free will and accord . And after a man knocks , all that Masonry has to offer will be open to him ."
Well spoken Brother!
Yeah, that's why i smile every time my European friends from Finland (where i grew up) are telling me about how Masons in Helsinki are actively "recruiting" people supposedly for dark conspiracies.
"It's really not safe in our schools lately, Masons have been actively recruiting younger minds these last two years....." - after those words i can barely restrain myself from breaking out and laughing out loud.
ADD: Though... Helsinki Grand Lodge separated from NY Lodge which sponsored it, so who knows what they doing. Went to their site and saw that requirements we have here in US, and in Great Britain, are not upheld. Requirements for membership that is.... So who knows...