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Ordinary_Story_1487 t1_iua00vl wrote

Reply to comment by enderandrew42 in eli5: What are freemasons and why are there so many conspiracies about them? by SovietCyka756

How do you find out about membership? The history of Mason's makes it more interesting to me than other fellowships.

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peaphive t1_iua1f2o wrote

Im not a mason but my Grandfather was. He told me Mason's do not try to recruit new members they have to wait for people to ask them about the Fraternity.

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ownersequity t1_iua1d4e wrote

You have to ask a member. They often wear hats that identify them.

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Ordinary_Story_1487 t1_iua1fm5 wrote

Thank you 😊

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theoneghostoverthere t1_iua74l2 wrote

This is actually kind of true and most people dont know. If you've ever seen someone wearing a square and compass ring, hat or bumper sticker. Thats a mason. Ever see someone with a multicolored inverted star? Thats eastern star, a maternal side of the organization. They are out there and they do want you to ask.

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AllKnowingJohn t1_iua78ba wrote

Google "grand lodge of" your state or country will usually get you pointed in the right direction. Alternatively, if you know where a lodge (or local chapter) near you meets you can go in person and ask. They'll usually be more than happy to talk to you about it.

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FuzzAldrin36 t1_iua83mc wrote

You can look online to find out if you have an AFAM (Ancient Free and Accepted Masons) Lodge near you and reach out to their contact.

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enderandrew42 t1_iua9n2n wrote

There are some good books on our history. You can contact a specific Grand Lodge to inquire about specific former members.

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