Visiphon
Registered User
Hello, I am not a Mason, I don't meet the age requirement to join, but my father is a Mason and master of his lodge. I don't know if I'll ever try to join, but I'd like to have some questions answered either way.
I currently live in Wisconsin, and understanding that each Grand Lodge has its own rules and ways of doing things, I just thought that could be of some relevance.
Question:
I currently live in Wisconsin, and understanding that each Grand Lodge has its own rules and ways of doing things, I just thought that could be of some relevance.
Question:
- In the US, and specifically Wisconsin (if any of you are able to be that specific), about how much do you think I'd have to pay for dues?
- I am currently a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, I am not sure what their position is on freemasonry and since my dad is not a member and has only attended for my baptism I cannot ask him, so if anyone here knows that, could they enlightenment me?
- I have done a decent amount of studying on the history and general organization of the fraternity and I have read a few books on the topic, both in favor and against Masonry, and I've come across a lot of talk about the idea that freemasonry teaches/promotes Deism and/or Pantheism.
- I have heard Masons say that you have to put masonry first, that is, Freemasonry must be put before other considerations, others have stated the opposite, is this true?
- Are there countries, ignoring the Islamic and Communist countries, where it would not be safe for me to live if I were a Mason?
- If my religious sect did not believe in oaths, that would exclude me from freemasonry (purely hypothetical this one is)?
- Would I have to take an obligation on the Bible?
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