[Retired COB]

So....Masons can't be Morman?

I'm disappointed.

[mnehring]

So....Masons can't be Morman?

I know several brothers who are. There is nothing in Freemasonry that says if you belong to XX religion, you can't join. The only religious prerequisite is you just must believe in one God (monotheistic). I believe the 'anti-mason' writings it commented on were more political, the old anti-mason party. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anti-Masonic_Party)

[Elsie]

So....Masons can't be Morman?

Huh?

I missed that part.

 

Do you want to know how to become a Freemason? Here is some basic information which should address the question: "How do I become a Mason?"

Freemasonry has its lodges throughout the free world. You'll find Masons meeting in almost every town and village and - except where repressive governments make their existence difficult - they're readily found. None of these lodges was ever organized as a result of any type of 'missionary' work: they came into existence because a group of Masons wanted to share the friendship and fraternity with others in the area.

What is SO often misunderstood is a simple fact: there are few but important requirements to become a Freemason!

While they are stated in slightly different words in various jurisdictions (and a few jurisdictions may have one or two requirements beyond these), they basically are as follows:

1. Being a man, freeborn, of good repute and well-recommended;

2. A belief in a Supreme Being;

3. Ability to support one's self and family;

4. Of lawful age; and

5. Come to Freemasonry of their "own free will and accord".

[Syncro]

So....Masons can't be Morman?

Well that would be quite ironic.

The founder of the LDS "church" was a Mason.

From my research years ago I learned that Joseph Smith joined the Masons, and they elevated him to the 33rd degree without going through the steps usually required.

It's no coincidence that the Masons secret handshake, oaths and rituals are almost (if not exactly) identical to the ones in Free Masonry.