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.