Free and Accepted Masons are a Fraternity (an Order actually)
Yes the Masons are mostly older men, but some young ones, like me, are in it. Most fraternity founders were Masons, and alot of fraternity symbolism stems from teachings from Masons. The Masonic organizations is thousands of years old. In the times of King Solomon Masons were just that, Masons. They were builders. Now the principles of the builders are taught to those who enter the lodge.
There are 3 degrees in the blue lodge, then after intiation you can join the York or Scottish rite, and recieve more degrees and Masonic teaching. Upon completeing this, you may enter the Shrine (Shriners as they are called).
Interesting fact- as far as philanthropy goes, the masonic organizations combined contribute 3 million dollars a DAY to philanthropy's. Not bad huh?
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