1. Freemasonry for Non-Masons

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  General

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  • Select activity Announcements

    

    Announcements Forum
  • Select activity Some Jargon Explained

    

    Some Jargon Explained Glossary

    There are lots of terms which Freemasons use which may be unfamiliar, or unkown to non-members.
    

  • Select activity Masonic Quotes

    

    Masonic Quotes Glossary

    Assorted quotes about Freemasonry, applicable to Freemasonry, or by Freemasons.

• Select section Introductory Videos

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  Introductory Videos

  • Select activity What Kind of man are You?A short Australian film r...

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    What Kind of man are You?

    A short Australian film regarding the kind of men who become freemasons.
    

     

     
    

  • Select activity Not Just a Man - a Mason.A short video from the Gr...

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    Not Just a Man - a Mason.

    A short video from the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania.
    

     

     
    

  • Select activity Becoming a Good ManA short video introducing Freem...

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    Becoming a Good Man

    A short video introducing Freemasonry from the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania.
    

     

     
    

  • Select activity Back to Our RootsA short video from the Grand Lodg...

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    Back to Our Roots

    A short video from the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts.

      

      
    

  • Select activity ToleranceA short video demonstrating tolerance bet...

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    Tolerance

    A short video demonstrating tolerance between masons who might otherwise be at odds.

     

     
    

  • Select activity Appealing to Young PeopleAn article by the BBC fol...

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    Appealing to Young People
    

    An article by the BBC following the publication of the UGLE Annual Report in May 2021.
    

     

     
    

• Select section What Freemasonry Offers

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  What Freemasonry Offers

  • Select activity What is Freemasonry?

    

    What is Freemasonry? Page

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    A short article considering what freemasonry is (and isn't).
    

  • Select activity Some Difficult Questions for Freemasonry

    

    Some Difficult Questions for Freemasonry Glossary

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    Some FAQs about Freemasonry.

  • Select activity The Benefits of Being a Freemason

    

    The Benefits of Being a Freemason Page

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    "Judge the organization by its landmarks and teachings, not by the actions of the imperfect people simply walking their own paths within. If the organization teaches good and the people within struggle with implementing those teachings in their lives, then it is not the organization that is at fault."
    

  • Select activity Character of a Freemason

    

    Character of a Freemason URL

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    Freemasonry is an ancient system designed to impart morality and ethics.
    

  • Select activity Thirteen reasons why you can't be a Freemason

    

    Thirteen reasons why you can't be a Freemason H5P

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    As an organization, we accept individuals who pursue self excellence, service, and the gaining of knowledge.
    

  • Select activity What does Craft Freemasonry have to Offer?

    

    What does Craft Freemasonry have to Offer? Page

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    A short essay by a recent Fellow Craft from St David (University Lodge) No. 36.

  • Select activity Lodge Meetings and Wellbeing

    

    Lodge Meetings and Wellbeing URL

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    ‘When struggling, stressed or emotionally drained there are four things you should avoid; anger, hunger, isolation and exhaustion.’  An article on wellbeing and Freemasonry from The Square magazine.
    

  • Select activity How could Freemasonry be helpful for young men?

    

    How could Freemasonry be helpful for young men? URL

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    Could Freemasonry be the antidote to modernity’s challenges for young men? The question posed in an article in The Square publication in July 2023.
    

  • Select activity Why do Good Men seek out Freemasonry?

    

    Why do Good Men seek out Freemasonry? Page

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    What exactly makes Freemasonry so attractive to some men? There are many reasons why men may seek to join Freemasonry, and this article by Mike Soubra discusses some of them.

• Select section What Freemasonry Is (and Isn't)

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  What Freemasonry Is (and Isn't)

  • Select activity Freemasonry and Secrecy

    

    Freemasonry and Secrecy Page

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    People sometimes refer to Freemasonry as being a "Secret Society." In one sense the statement is true.
    

  • Select activity What are the requirements to join Freemasonry?

    

    What are the requirements to join Freemasonry? Page

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    Who can become a Freemason - some answers.

  • Select activity What is Freemasonry?

    

    What is Freemasonry? Page

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    People who are asked such a question will give different answers, in their own words, based on their own perceptions, experience and education.
    

  • Select activity Freemasonry, Religion, and Politics

    

    Freemasonry, Religion, and Politics Page

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    Why members of the Scottish Craft do not put forward their views on religion or politics in their capacity as Freemasons.

  • Select activity It's Not About You

    

    It's Not About You Page

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    Masonry is often misunderstood. If only people could fully appreciate the extent to which brothers go to show care and affection for those around them, then it's likely the recognition of the fraternity would be greatly improved.
    

• Select section Masonic Symbolism

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  Masonic Symbolism

  • Select activity The Square and Compasses

    

    The Square and Compasses Page

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    Of the many symbols of Freemasonry, the most prominent is the square and compasses.
    

• Select section Freemasonry and Religion

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  Freemasonry and Religion

  • Select activity The Ancient Mysteries

    

    The Ancient Mysteries URL

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    Freemasonry represents the modern incarnation of the Ancient Mystery Tradition. 
    

• Select section Documentation

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  Documentation

  • Select activity Aims and Relationships of the Craft

    

    Aims and Relationships of the Craft Page

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  • Select activity The Application Process

    

    The Application Process H5P

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    The steps involved in joining a Scottish Constitution Lodge.