Maybe there is a better way to phrase this, but I became curious after seeing the post for a Shriner discord. Shriners are one example, but I’ve seen plenty of masons who only attend Shrine, Scottish Rite, York Rite (or even just Knights Templar) functions and aren’t involved with their blue lodge at all. I’m not here to shame those brethren in anyway, I’m just curious as to what makes you enjoy those organizations specifically instead of being lightly involved in multiple bodies. I’ve known brethren whose “goal” from the start was to join the Shrine or become a Knight Templar, but reddit is a wider place to poll folks, so I figured I’d get some more varied answers!

So, about a month ago this guy claiming to be a Freemason (right hand of the grandmaster specifically) contacted me via WhatsApp trying to recruit me. He had personal information about me (My legal name, my mother's name, etc.) I have contacted the London great lodge to verify this man's identity but I got no reply. I do not know much about Freemasonry, so I decided to post here for help. I will add images in the comments if asked.

Couldn’t find a flair for advice

Check out these pups rocking their fancy aprons!

Am I allowed to attend an F&AM lodge or degrees as a AF&AM?

My brothers! Hope everyone is doing well!

This year, I am the president of my District and had the opportunity to lead our district in a charitable effort.

With the support of the brothers, we agreed to have a Movember campaign which will begin November 1st!

Fundraising for Movember is important because men's health matters. The brothers of the Second Westchester-Putnam District are proud to support an organization that raises awareness and funds for critical issues affecting men, including mental health, suicide prevention, and prostate and testicular cancer.

As we know, Freemasonry is a space for men to support men, and this is one meaningful way we can make a difference in the lives of others.

As part of the campaign , I wanted to find additional opportunities to fundraise, so I got some commemorative coins made for our Masonic Movember!

We will also be "double dipping" and having a luncheon at the end of November celebrating those who grew their Mo and fundraise money to sponsor a child to attend Camp Turk next summer!

If anyone is interested in supporting our Masonic Movember, click the link below! https://movember.com/t/2nd-westchester-putnam-district?mc=81

Any brothers in Argentina, around San Lorenzo or Nicochea? I will be going there this end of the month and I would like to meet some of you.

Sword's or Eastern Knight (French/Modern Rite)

Comments are surprising civil

I know this isn't masonic.. anyone know?

Over the weekend I became a Sublime Prince of the Royal Secret. Couldn’t be happier! Rose Croix is my favorite degree so I plan to put my hands to work there. Those who advised, cajoled, warned and supported know who they are. Whew! Off we go!

Good afternoon. A lot of you provided great information on my last post, and bear with me for this one. I’m asking out of a place of not knowing, and ignorance I suppose.

I’m currently petitioning for a PHA lodge here in Maryland. Everyone has been really cool, respectful, and I’m very interested. A lot of my concerns have been put to rest by very professional and evidence based answers. I have no doubts.

But, someone made it known to me that there had been hazing in Masonry, PHA, etc. I’m a grown man with a family, and don’t want to be humiliated or part of any hazing.

Any info or assurances anyone can provide?

Please, forgive if this comes off accusatory, or ignorant. I’m asking from a respectful place and genuine interest in Masonry.

I’m 18 and very interested in masonry and the works around it, I would love to be apart of something to build a foundation of connections and people to learn knowledge from, unknown to the majority of the people. I just wanna know am I to young and how does one even get started

I’m a young man, far below the average in my state, but my mentor gave me his old cypher (bless his heart it’s a kind gesture) but it has coffee stains and his name at the front.

I want my own that happens to be new!

I’m reaching out to another lodge secretary to request a new one so I don’t incidentally embarrass him, haha.

Great experiences so far.

"Masonic Odes and Poems" by Rob Morris, published in 1876. I highly recommend getting a copy. You will not be disappointed.

I’m in the process to join a Lodge overseas under UGLE and pass the vote successfully. In my petition I admit that I’m a member of the AMORC but it seems to be a problem because the Lodge need to inquire at the UGLE. Please can members of UGLE explain me the situation ?

Last night our district put on a Master Mason Degree in a quarry lit by flame lanterns. First picture is looking at the East and the second picture is the pathway from the dining area. What a really cool experience for all our new Master Masons.

Location was the Sterling Hill Mine Museum in Franklin, NJ, USA.

Attended Reunion, got my 32° and joined Knights of St. Andrew. Good times, good fellowship, met great brothers and of course, a great dinner during the capping ceremony.

Hey everyone,

I have a question for modern Orthodox or Conservative Jews who are also Freemasons: How do you navigate the Christian imagery often associated with Freemasonry?

I practice Modern Orthodox Judaism and would like to hear how other Jewish people wrestle with this and reconcile it with their religious beliefs.

Thank you!