[JRochelle]

I have an uncle who goes on rants about Freemasons and Jews and their control of the world. He reads strange books and listens to shortwave radio. Its gotten so bad that we tend to ignore him. I can honestly say I don't even know what exactly a Freemason is. Is it a religion? A club? I assumed it was along the lines of a social organization.

[BlackjackPershing]

Well, it's not a religion. I'd be happy to direct you to some information, if you're interested.

[OKIEDOC]

Finest group of men you would ever want to meet.

Very charitable, patriotic and always giving of self for others less fortunate.

Muslims fundamentalists hate them because of what they stand for.

The jump and shout Kool Aid drinking churches hate them but probably don't have a clue as to why.

The homosexuals hate them because well Masons aren't homosexual.

National Organization of Women (Penis Complex Deluxe) hates them because they believe in strong families.

[uglybiker]

I can honestly say I don't even know what exactly a Freemason is.

Some excellent resources:

masonicinfo.com

Grand Lodge of B.C. and Yukon

And if you choose to delve a bit deeper

PIETRE-STONES REVIEW OF FREEMASONRY
(Discussion papers, downloadable books)

And if hard copy is more your style, there are the two excellent books I mentioned in post #226.

Open forums where brothers will be happy to answer questions

The Three Pillars

The Lodgeroom US

Masonic Forum of Light

[Chode]

tell your Uncle that JOHN WAYNE was a Mason...