Where did you get this definition from? I based what I taught in Intro to Terrorism from the definition used by the FBI.

What's the difference between Mason's and Shriner's? One rides those tiny vehicles in parades....I know that....

My grandpa was a Shriner, but I only know that because of some pictures we have of him and he has the fez style hat on. He died when I was young so I never learned anything about it from him, although it doesn't sound like they give up much info lol

It's a worldwide brotherhood. I have had to go to South America for work and I was picked up by Shriners and welcome in their homes.

George Washington was a Freemason...



I believe that my grandfather and at least one of my uncles were Freemasons. I've always been interested, but I just figured that I probably wouldn't want to be a member of a club that would have me as a member.

Aren't Shriners a faction of the Masons? That is what I thought anyways.

In what way? Clarify, is it a planetary thing or is it more personal by degree.

I would say...you are correct

This is the 4th time I’ve typed this because I’ve deleted it 3 times already. I did so because I’ve never pursued membership so I don’t know the inner workings of the organization. Nearly every man in my family, on both sides have been masons. I chose not to follow their path, along with two of my cousins. One of those cousins wanted to be a mason, like his father, my uncle, but his father blackballed him. His father, my uncle, was the text book definition of a pos. He was a womanizer, a thief, a deadbeat dad, and a useless member of society, and everyone knew it. The only reason his son wanted to be a mason was to try and be closer to his dad, to which his dad didn’t want because it interfered with his lifestyle. To listen to his fellow masons though, you’d have thought he was a saint. I knew then, either wasn’t much to them to cover for him or they were pure dumb a$$es. Either way it wasn’t a group I wanted to hang around. As I mentioned above, they are just like anyone else. Some are good people while some are pieces of crap. I find it interesting though that no one that has commented, and is a member, has agreed with that statement, but instead has only talked about how good and upstanding they are. Just like they did with my uncle.

You so funny. You should have inside lineage knowledge...don't hold back.

What once was good, I mean anyone can be deceived but to relish in deception is destruction veiled in half truths.

My FIL was a mason and all I know about him was that he screwed up in his younger years which he freely admitted but I respected him fully before he left this earth.

My brother is a Mason and when we spoke about it he told me couldn't tell me anything about them. I just can't see joining a group that can't tell you about them until after you join. He is a good, intelligent guy though so I can be certain they are not a nefarious group.

My grandfather and my dad are freemasons...I used to sit outside the meetings as a little kid and eat supper with them and all...They were all nice to me! I respect the freemasons a lot and all they do for St. Jude

I'm not sure about the nefarious part being all inclusive to they as a whole....

That’s kind of like Pelosi saying to hurry up and pass Obamacare so they could see what was in it. You see where that line of thinking got us.

We don't ask that a choice you have to make

How is good works an indicator of righteousness ...if that is what you are saying?.

You don’t ask what? I’m not following your statement in reference to my post. If you mean that you don’t ask people to join, then I knew that, but that has nothing to do with my statements.

If you are a Christian and you are thinking of joining the freemasons you should watch this before making that decision.

Been nice knowing ya. Say hi to William Morgan.