13 Freemason Rules to Obey

The basic qualifications rule out many people.Basic qualifications.Joining a Freemason Lodge at the entry level has simple requirements, but they exclude many. Only men can become Freemasons, except for a few unofficial chapters. Anyone wanting to join needs sponsorship from two established Freemasons; inheritance is an option.

Everyone joining must state belief in one Supreme Power—a monotheistic god, not necessarily Christian. Only men who believe in God can join, and they still need connections.

Masonic Lodges forbid talking about personal religion, even for those who qualify for membership.The organization is religious, but it is not a religion.Lodges do not endorse any one monotheistic religion. Discussion of politics is also banned.

People accuse Lodges of secret political deals. However, Freemasonry's basic rules stop any such talk inside the meeting.

The Freemasons fraternity is based on equality and equity within the organization.Many people have joined the order, including many presidents and influential figures. Members must drop grand titles when entering a Masonic Lodge.Real-world status holds no weight for Freemasons during meetings. Achievement within Freemasonry is the only status that counts. Laborers stand next to industry titans in a Masonic Lodge.

Real-world status holds no weight in Masonic meetings. Achievement within Freemasonry is what counts. Laborers share space with industry leaders inside a Lodge.

Rumors suggest all Freemasons learn one secret handshake. Each lodge has its own rituals, handshakes, passwords, and secret knocks, though these differ per order.

Freemasonry spans the globe, but most orders have weak connections. Thus, a universal Masonic handshake does not exist. Some members confirm, “You can identify a Mason by the handshake, if you know how.”

Freemasonry gets linked to satanic rituals and dark beliefs because of the grim initiation ritual.Members must pass through this initiation ritual to become inducted.The exact ritual changes between chapters. However, the common step involves a mock death: the individual wears a blindfold with a rope around their neck while a knife brandishes at their bare chest.

This symbolic death leads to a Freemason's resurrection. Members call it a theatrical show. This is just the start. Freemasons must earn 'degrees' to advance within Freemasonry; there are 33 degrees.

A Freemason gets enough degrees to become a Master Mason. Then, they join the Supreme Order of the Holy Royal Arch. Members reportedly learn the Freemasons' top secret: the true name of the Great Architect of the Universe, God's real name.

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The Freemason code has many rules, but the rules have a simple base. They stem from the Justinian Code.The Justinian Code is Roman law ordered by Emperor Justinian in the 6th century.Basic conduct rules come from the Justinian Code. Emperor Justinian ordered this Roman law in the 6th century. Masons try to follow the main points: live honestly, don't hurt anyone, and give everyone what they deserve.

The Masons took the Golden Rule and the Hippocratic Oath. They made the rules more specific.

An individual can break the Masonic Law in many ways.Masonic Law.Members violate the Law for various reasons, from serious issues to small ones. Freemasonry banned actions against the state, ruling out most real crimes. Other anti-Masonic behavior involved arguing at meetings or bringing outside fights into the lodge.

Members face reprimands for slander or backstabbing. Excess of any kind is forbidden, including sex, drugs, and alcohol. Masonic meetings must stay on topic. Sharing Masonic secrets is the biggest violation and brings the harshest penalties.

Only Freemasons must follow Masonic Law.Anyone can accuse Freemasons of breaking the rules.Any accusation against a member needs a full investigation. This means outside sources making claims is significant. This rule likely helps report secret-leakers.

However, Masons will not accept testimony from members they think are mentally unsound. This list includes children, the mentally ill, and atheists.

When a member breaks Masonic Law, they must face a trial.The accused faces a trial.All present members vote on the accused in a trial. Every member votes guilty or not guilty, creating a huge jury. Usually, accusers act as the prosecution, and the accused acts as the defense.

This trial method lacks legal soundness. Some groups conduct internal investigations unfairly. Masons focus trials only on the accusation, ignoring the accuser's or accused's character.

A Freemason considers the ultimate penalty for breaking Masonic Law to beExpulsion from the order.This expulsion is total. It removes an individual’s right to join any Masonic Lodge, all earned rights and privileges, and the chance to apply for membership again.

This punishment applies only to very serious offenses. Still, outside observers might disagree on the worst punishment because some bad ones exist.

There are worse punishments on the books.several interesting punishmentsGiving up Masonic secrets to the public brings punishments. These escalate based on a member’s degree. Lower-level Masons have their tongues ripped out. Higher Masons face disembowelment for sharing ultimate secrets. Those leaking names like Jahbulon’s face their skulls sliced off, which seems like a death sentence.

Most Freemasons deny these punishments exist or claim they are symbolic. Still, most probably, they avoid sharing secrets.

Annual fees cover membership in a Masonic Lodge. However, cancellation rules make quitting nearly impossible. Members must pay their full lifetimeFreemasonry carries a dreaded cancellation penalty.subscription

If members refuse, they face permanent expulsion. They will never be welcome back. No word exists about whether this includes disembowelment.