A Primer on the Essential Rules of Freemasonry
A lot of misunderstandings surround Freemasonry - often negative inferring of an old boy network, or yet greater nefarious hints. However, nothing could be further from the truth. Freemasonry proffers an opportunity for gentlemen to congregate and partake in affable fellowship. Self improvement is a central facet of freemasonry. Freemasonry encourages aiding other individuals too, and charity is a tangible method in which Masons assist individuals.
One of Freemasonry’s rules is not to look for new members. Nonetheless, anyone ought to feel uninhibited to talk to any Mason to seek further details about Freemasonry.
To be a member, you have to be male, 18 years of age or older, and you must match the requirements of reputation, should be of good moral character.
Anyone who wants to join a lodge has to be commended by three Masons of the lodge he wishes to join. He has to realise that his character and reputation must be investigated. Following commendation by the members, he will then be recognized as a candidate for membership in the Free Mason society.
Members oftentimes adorn items such as football badges so as to casually identify their member status to fellow members and also convey the lodge they belong to.