Who cares? Why would anyone want to be a mason when there is so much good stuff on TV?
No one ever actually asks this question but it is the root of a lot of trouble. Masonry, like any other fraternity takes time, it takes effort, and it takes emotional energy. Putting on a suit and going downtown to meet with a bunch of old geezers (excuse me, elderly gentlemen) to recreate ancient rituals together is an unusual way to spend your precious time. What we gain from it is different for each member but the benefits include an opportunity to meet as equals with men of every age and every walk of life and the opportunity to learn to speak publicly and skillfully in an environment of friends. We provide the opportunity to learn more about the character of your own ancestors who may have been masons; as well as the principles that shaped the United States and other countries around the globe. We provide an avenue to the Shriners, the Eastern Star, De Molay, and many other excellent organizations that require masonic affiliation. We provide an incentive to finally learn to use th
