[Erik P Conard]

I am a seventh-generation Mason. I would guess the majority
of all our founders were Masons or became members of the Craft.
Our fraternity rituals were often designed by Masons.
Some folks seem heavily threatened by the Masonic order, many
ridiculuous stories. Some uniformed Catholics have claimed we
will not allow them in. Bullshit. Gimme your petition and let us
see.
The Prince Hall Masons, the oldest of the order in North America,
have finally been recognized by most of the others--finally.
We broke bread with them a long time ago in Kansas and Colorado.
There's more history written and available on the net on Masonry
than can be read in a lifetime. All Shriners are Master Masons.
Masonry is not a threat to anyone who believes in a widespread
concept of freedom. It is infinitely more tolerant than any of the
so-called "christian" groups I have found.
Welcome....to more light!