First of all, the so called pentagram is not referred to like that. In
Masonic Lodges it is known as the Eastern Star. The five points represent
the five female chapters in the Bible. Over the years, a sister
organization was founded called, interestingly enough, The Easter Star. In
some states they allow only women to become members. In other states, both
men and women may join, but the women are in all of the leadership postions
while the men are there to be of any assistance the women might need.
There are also off-shoots of the Masonic Lodge for young men and women. For
the young men, The DeMolay is the organization they may join at age 13, and
remain in until they become old enough to enter the Masons. Young ladies,
from age 12 and up, may join the group called “Job’s Daughters”, named so
because their initiation is a solemn ceremony all based on the life of Job
as it is related in the Bible.
All of these organizations have their secrets, including handshakes. But
besides having secret meetings, they also often have ceremonies which can
be atteneded by their family and friends.
To become a Mason, you must ask one to be one. They do not try to entice
men in any way to join the group. If a man wants to join, he simply asks
someone who is already a Mason. They will vote as to whether to allow the
man in, or not. They use black marbles and white marbles. If there is even
just one black marble cast, then the gentleman will not be accepted. This
happens very rarely.
All of the above mentioned organizations are also taught to give back to
their community, by doing a great variety of things. For the young folks,
they often go to nursing homes and talk to the residents, take them out for
a walk when the weather is nice, and sometimes even sing for them. They
also have many fund raising activities to raise enough money to attend
their annual convention (for the boys it is called “conclave”, and for the
girls it is called “Grand Session”).
Once a Mason has achieved his 33rd degree, he is then qualified to join the
Shriners. Yes, the very same Shriners that you see in many parades, driving
those little sports cars, or riding on Harleys, or playing in the ancient
Shriner band all dressed up in costumes.
You have probably guessed by now that I grew up in a Masonic family. My
father and grandfather were both 33 degree Masons, and my dad went on to be
a Shriner. My mom was a member of the Eastern Star, as was I when I was old
enough, but until then I was very active in Job’s Daughters. My son joined
the DeMolay when he was old enough, and my daughter was a Job’s Daughter
too.
The whole Masonic family is comprised of good, kind, God worshipping men,
women, and children. Yes, they have secrets, but those secrets are not evil
at all. They are just a way of recognizing one another. They are not the
“Illuminati” , nor do any of them give that guy Pike any credence
whatsoever.
Okay, I will now step down from my soap box. Let the comments fly!
First of all, the so called pentagram is not referred to like that. In
Masonic Lodges it is known as the Eastern Star. The five points represent
the five female chapters in the Bible. Over the years, a sister
organization was founded called, interestingly enough, The Easter Star. In
some states they allow only women to become members. In other states, both
men and women may join, but the women are in all of the leadership postions
while the men are there to be of any assistance the women might need.
There are also off-shoots of the Masonic Lodge for young men and women. For
the young men, The DeMolay is the organization they may join at age 13, and
remain in until they become old enough to enter the Masons. Young ladies,
from age 12 and up, may join the group called “Job’s Daughters”, named so
because their initiation is a solemn ceremony all based on the life of Job
as it is related in the Bible.
All of these organizations have their secrets, including handshakes. But
besides having secret meetings, they also often have ceremonies which can
be atteneded by their family and friends.
To become a Mason, you must ask one to be one. They do not try to entice
men in any way to join the group. If a man wants to join, he simply asks
someone who is already a Mason. They will vote as to whether to allow the
man in, or not. They use black marbles and white marbles. If there is even
just one black marble cast, then the gentleman will not be accepted. This
happens very rarely.
All of the above mentioned organizations are also taught to give back to
their community, by doing a great variety of things. For the young folks,
they often go to nursing homes and talk to the residents, take them out for
a walk when the weather is nice, and sometimes even sing for them. They
also have many fund raising activities to raise enough money to attend
their annual convention (for the boys it is called “conclave”, and for the
girls it is called “Grand Session”).
Once a Mason has achieved his 33rd degree, he is then qualified to join the
Shriners. Yes, the very same Shriners that you see in many parades, driving
those little sports cars, or riding on Harleys, or playing in the ancient
Shriner band all dressed up in costumes.
You have probably guessed by now that I grew up in a Masonic family. My
father and grandfather were both 33 degree Masons, and my dad went on to be
a Shriner. My mom was a member of the Eastern Star, as was I when I was old
enough, but until then I was very active in Job’s Daughters. My son joined
the DeMolay when he was old enough, and my daughter was a Job’s Daughter
too.
The whole Masonic family is comprised of good, kind, God worshipping men,
women, and children. Yes, they have secrets, but those secrets are not evil
at all. They are just a way of recognizing one another. They are not the
“Illuminati” , nor do any of them give that guy Pike any credence
whatsoever.
Okay, I will now step down from my soap box. Let the comments fly!