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When a Mason lays down his earthly tools to be taken to the Celestial Grand Lodge Above, it may be requested (whether by his final will and testament or by his family) that his lodge provide him with a Masonic funeral. A Masonic funeral is an honorary ceremony just as much for the deceased Mason as for those who mourn his passing.

Discover this curated list of the strict Freemason rules that all members must follow or else they face disqualification.

The Scottish Rite Freemasons, on the cover of the September 2000 issue of their official journal, recognized "Brother Michael A. Richards" as a "Renaissance Man, Not Kramer." Richards, a Jew, is the well known comic actor who won raves for his role as "Kramer" in the long-running #1 hit TV show, Seinfeld. Inside the Masonic Lodge magazine, it was noted that Richards holds the 32nd degree of Freemasonry and has received the red cap. Richards says he is a keen student of Masonry and its…

Understandably, one of or most read guides on the website is how to become a Freemason. To all those who are interested in one day becoming a Freemason, today we want to take it a step further and share with 10 requirements you need to “check” before you ASK12BE1.

There are three primary bodies of the York Rite: ~The Royal Arch Masons, ~The Cryptic Masons, and ~ The Commander of Knights Templar. The Royal Arch has 4 degrees, the cryptic masonry has 3 degrees and the chivalric order has 3 degrees.

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One category of the secrets that we as Freemasons are obligated to keep are our modes of recognition. These were traditionally used to verify whether a stranger from another land was a Mason or not. So what are these modes of recognition for Freemasons? Without revealing them, I will explain the nature of these and how they are used.

In this article, we will be going over a few that seem to be universal. There are also some things that may be frowned upon outside of your Masonic activity.

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How do Freemasons greet each other? What do the secret handshakes and coded passwords mean when Freemasons recognize each other for the first time?

The Jungle Surfer: MASONIC HAND

The most respected authorities over Freemasonry have clearly stated that it is a religious Luciferian institution.

Are most "Christian" Freemasons actually faithful servants of God who don't truly understand what Freemasonry is all about? Does participation in Freemasonry become sinful only at the highest levels, where the most secret esoteric knowledge is revealed? Is the average Mason who never progresses past the first few degrees really aware of how wicked the craft actually is? Questions like these can often be pondered by conflicted family members, church members, and pastors who are faced with…

October 8, 1956 Life Magazine vintage cover photo of State Masonic Grand Masters

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Photos from yesterday’s Provincial Grand Court of Essex meeting at Letchworth attended by The Grand Master Paul W Johnston and Assistant Grand Master Roy W Leav