WHAT TYPES OF INDIVIDUALS ARE MEMBERS OF FREEMASONRY?
Members come from virtually every occupation and profession. Within the fraternity, however, they meet on an equal basis. They come from diverse political ideologies, but, within the fraternity they meet as friends. They come from virtually every religious belief, but they all believe in one God. Freemasons are patriotic citizens who obey the governments under which they live. One of the most fascinating aspects of Freemasonry has always been: how so many men, from so many different walks of life, can meet together, begin and end their meetings with a prayer, always conduct their affairs in peace, harmony and friendship, and call each other “Brother!” HOW MAY AN INDIVIDUAL PETITION TO BECOME A MEMBER OF A MASONIC LODGE? A petitioner must be recommended by two members of the Masonic Lodge to which he seeks membership. After his petition has been presented to the Lodge, it will be given consideration and voted upon at the next monthly meeting by secret ballot. To be accepted, the ballot
