I must admit there are always interesting, stimulating—and at times exacerbating—posts on the various Masonic blogs that populate that portion of the internet. It’s a delight to read young Masons who can articulate so well about the fraternity.
One of the most difficult questions new Freemasons have answering is “What is Freemasonry?” I mean, without going into clichés or lines from Masonic ceremonies that really don’t say much to the non-Mason.
However, I chanced upon this post, creditted to Bro. Tom Lewis. Please read the second paragraph. It briefly, but very ably, sums up the fraternity, and even borrows a few phrases from William Preston.
Read it HERE
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Masonry is about you and how you interact with the world and mankind today. It helps your improve and look at your self in a whole new way. It has changed my life drastically in the past 6 months.
Actually Tom Lewis, and sorry to disappoint but I was raised in'75. I appreciate your kind words. Good catch on the lifts from Preston - I should have used quotes. I originally wrote the essay for our local newsletter and thus expected the readers to catch the reference.
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