If you understand or know that someone is a mason, is it offending or rude to ask him questions related to Masonry?
Hi Bashkim, that is polite of you to ask.
Depends on who and what you ask... but I would say no, not rude. Indeed often you will have trouble shutting Freemasons up LOL.. but not all of them are chatty to strangers about Freemasonry, especially in places where there can be negative social (or even legal) consequences of being a member.
Like any questions, you can asked "closed questions" which require a "yes" or "no" type answers of a short response, or "open questions" which give people flexibility on how they answer. Open ended questions are where to start..
So, a really good questions would be;
"I am interested in Freemasonry, are Freemasons able to talk about it?"
The response will tell you a lot about how much info you will get from that person. If they answer "No", then it is rude to ask more questions beyond, "Okay, where would I get information about Freemasonry?:" (Anther open ended question). You will find in some countries, Freemasonry is very closed and men will not talk about it...
I have three questions for you
Where are you (a closed question)
Why are you interested (and open question).
Do you have any questions we can help you with (an open question)
Hello Bloke and thanks a lot for your answer.
If the last three questions are for me then: I am in Tirana,Albania finishing my studies in Law.
I am interested because the idea of being with some people that try to be better and build a better society or enviroment around them through ancient teachings or other sources of knowledge without considering religion, ethnicity, and political beliefs.
Related to questions that i have. I beleive you all know that i have many as all of you in the beginning i guess. A simple one is: Are there any ancient rituals? i mean that are the same for many years? ( i am not asking what the rituals include, i want to know this when the time comes).
The answer is actully both. Masonic rituals are based on ancient teaching and ideas as well as the ideas and the culture of the people who wrote the ritual that is used. This is why there is a diffrence between diffrent rituals and juristictions.What i wanted to say is if all rituals are based on ancient teachings and ideas or if they evolved and changed through time.
It is not, but there are certain questions you ask that won't be answered.If you understand or know that someone is a mason, is it offending or rude to ask him questions related to Masonry?
The answer is actully both. Masonic rituals are based on ancient teaching and ideas as well as the ideas and the culture of the people who wrote the ritual that is used. This is why there is a diffrence between diffrent rituals and juristictions.
Good Answer.The answer is actully both. Masonic rituals are based on ancient teaching and ideas as well as the ideas and the culture of the people who wrote the ritual that is used. This is why there is a diffrence between diffrent rituals and juristictions.
i never said that you are worshiping satan. If you do is still your own choice.To answer a couple questions
We do not worship Satan.
We are not affiliated with the illuminati.
And the goat thing is very questionable.
I look at it this way, if I am openly wearing an outward sign, as I often do, then I should expect casual questions about my involvement with Freemasonry. I usually try to keep it superficial with general knowledge type info and direct them to the GL website for more info. If they are a loon and insist on telling me that they know the truth really is (read: conspiracy nut) then I will sometimes lead them down the rabbit hole and help them cinch the straps on their aluminum chapeau.
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Personally, I would LOVE questions about the fraternity. Frankly speaking we need new members and getting others interested in joining starts with being open about the fraternity, secrets excluded.If you understand or know that someone is a mason, is it offending or rude to ask him questions related to Masonry?
Yes.What i wanted to say is if all rituals are based on ancient teachings and ideas or if they evolved and changed through time.
Same here.look at it this way, if I am openly wearing an outward sign, as I often do, then I should expect casual questions about my involvement with Freemasonry. I usually try to keep it superficial with general knowledge type info and direct them to the GL website for more info.
Lol!If they are a loon and insist on telling me that they know the truth really is (read: conspiracy nut) then I will sometimes lead them down the rabbit hole and help them cinch the straps on their aluminum chapeau.