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FreeMasonry is a fraternity of like minded men who put aside their political, social and religious differences to meet on an equal plane - what Masons call "the Level" - to better themselves, their community and their bretheren. 
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Stone Masons

Freemasonry grew out of guilds of stone masonry craftsmem, called operative masonry. Freemasonry now focuses on how to make good men better, described as speculative masonry - now very few actually do brick or stone work.

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Qualifications

A Mason must be a man of an adult age, have a sound reputation, be well-recommended by his peers and believe in a supreme being regardless of religious orientation.
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Joining

You must either know a Mason and ask that person about Masonry or come to a Masonic Lodge and spend some time getting to know the Masons there. Personal identity, character and background are important to Masons and their fraternal bretheren.
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Here are some links to websites with information about Freemasonry.

The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Washington, F & AM

For a good overview of Freemasonry in Washington, see the official site of for Blue Lodges in Washington state (https://freemason-wa.org).

Builders: a Story and Study of Masonry

I find this the most inspirational book about Freemasonry I have read. No secrets revealed, but a deep and scholarly dive into the principles and understanding of an accomplished Master Mason as well as very interesting historic precedents to the Craft. For more comments see "The Builders" in Initiate's blog. A free copy is at Gutenberg.org.

California Freemason (it's an app!)

I found this publication of the Masons of California. It is a quality, semi-monthly publication with interesting and relevant articles about a variety of topics of Freemasonry. You can find more information about the California Freenason app as well as a link to download it. The app is available for most mobile devices.

The Educator

The Educator website, published by Bro. Norm McEvoy, consists of articles and papers relating to  the history, philosophy and numerous other subjects relevant to Freemasonry, and its many aspects. The Educator is devoted to Masonic education. (https://theeducator.ca).

Masonic Lodge of Education

Here's an unofficial site for learning basic facts about Freemasonry, especially some unwritten ones abou etiquette, rules and procedures: (http://www.masonic-lodge-of-education.com).

Wikipedia on Freemasonry

Wikipedia has an introduction to Freemasonry: (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freemasonry).

Freemasonry in the media

history.com

This YouTube video from the History Channel, Secret History of the Freemasonry Movement (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EYHlfRhxfc) looks at the intricate relationships between ancient history, the Enlightenment and the rise of Democracy.

A blog about freedom and Freemasonry

This blog post from a well-known blogger, John Michael Greer, reveals relationships between the historical movement toward individual freedom and Freemasonry. It is also a helpful introduction to the animosity directed toward Freemasonry by the Roman Catholic church. (http://www.ecosophia.net/thing-called-freedom/). 

Nine actual facts about Freemasonry

This article from CBS News has additional links to websites about Freemasonry: (http://www.cbsnews.com/news/9-things-you-didnt-know-about-freemasonry/).

Brotherhood, not myths

National Public Radio published an article about renewal in Freemasonry. New Masons Drawn by brotherhood, not Myths: (http://www.npr.org./templates/story/story.php?storyId=9981492).

Dan Brown's myths about Freemasonry

Dan Brown has written fictional novels including assertions about Freemasonry. Here's some information regarding his book The Lost Symbol: (http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2009/09/090915-lost-symbol-dan-brown-freemasons-book.html).

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Freemasonry can be seen as a beautiful system of morality, veiled in allegory and illustrated by symbols. The symbolism is mainly, but not exclusively, drawn from the manual tools of stonemasons - the square and compasses, the level and plumb rule, and the trowel, among others. A moral lesson is attached to each of these tools... The meaning of the symbolism is taught and explored through ritual. - from Wikipedia

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Masonic Lodge of Education

The Masonic Lodge of Education includes an extensive list of symbols and their meanings: (http://www.masonic-lodge-of-education.com/freemason-symbols.html).

 

The Masonic Apron

Meriwether Lewis' masonic apron

Each initiate, upon entering the Order, receives a symbolic apron, which is to be worn during all Masonic meetings and rituals.&nbsp This article shows the Masonic apron of Meriwether Lewis and explains the meaning of its rich symbolism.

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About Freemasonry

FreeMasonry is a fraternity of like minded men that put aside their political, social and religious differences to meet on an equal plane; or what Masons call "the Level" to better themselves, their community and their bretheren. 
 

Stone masons

Freemasonry began as a guild of stone masonry craftsmem, called operative masonry. Freemasonry now focuses on how to make good men betterK, called speculative masonry. Freemasonry today is called speculative Masonry - Very few actually do brick or stone work.  
 
 

Qualifications

A Mason must be a man of an adult age, have a sound reputation, be well-recommended by your peers and believe in a supreme being regardless of religious orientation.
 

Becoming a Mason

You must either know a Mason and ask that person about Masonry or come to a Masonic Lodge and spend some time getting to know the Masons there. Personal identity, character and background are important to Masons and their fraternal bretheren. 
 
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