The Shriners opened the hospital(s) not for politicians, but for crippled and burned children. OK????????????
I met on ancient fellow once. He was a Shriner. He had the spirit of a life well lived. If I remember, he totally dedicated his life to such causes once he retired. Quite a guy.
I am grateful for the good the Masons do. However, just as some are Masons, I am Catholic. And, my leader here on Earth says that the organization is anti-catholic. So for me, "never the twine shall meet".