Is the Masonic Organization a “Secret Society?
In terms of what it does, what it teaches, who belongs and where it meets, there are no secrets in Freemasonry. It is a private fraternal association of men who contribute much toward the public good, while enjoying the benefits of the brotherhood of a fraternity. Most Freemasons wear rings and lapel pins which clearly identify them as members of the fraternity. Masonic lodges are listed in public phone books, Masonic buildings are clearly marked, and in many areas of the country Masonic lodges place signs on the roads leading into town, along with civic organizations, showing the time and place of meetings.
