[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".

[Retired COB]

It was a long read, but I'm pretty sure that I read portions about anti-masons, etc.

I joined the Masons as an Entered Apprentice at Nippon #9 Lodge in Sasebo, Japan in 1969. My work was interrupted by an in-country tour in Viet Nam for all of 1970. Like a lot of things in life I always intendeded to get back into it but family interests and my Navy career interfered.

I was surprised by the agnst from the Mormans towards the Masons because in my experience both groups are good solid citizens (although my religious beliefs don't come close to the Morman Religion).

None of the Morman men I've been exposed to (with the noteable exception of Harry Reid) were wimps. Their religion obviously isn't big on 'Turning the other cheek'. Mine (Baptist) is, but you might say that I'm a 'Work in progress' along those lines. I'd be sure to have a good hold on the person slapping my cheek so that when they got done with the second slap they'd still be there for my turn.

[reaganaut]

So....Masons can’t be Morman?
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They used to not be able to. The masons changed it in the 1980’s, IIRC to allow Mormons.

One of my ancestors was an Episcopal priest and an ardent anti-Mormon. According to his diaries, he was one of the ones who kicked JS out of the Masonic lodge.

JS also associated with several anti-masons at the same time as stealing their ceremonies.