What do the Masons believe?

To become a Freemason, the applicant has to be an adult male and must believe in the existence of a supreme being and in the immortality of the soul. The teachings of Freemasonry enjoin morality, charity, and obedience to the law of the land.

What are the 3 degrees of Masonry?

The degrees of Freemasonry retain the three grades of medieval craft guilds, those of Apprentice, Journeyman or fellow (now called Fellowcraft), and Master Mason.

What is the third degree of masonry called?

The first degree is called Entered Apprentice. The second degree is called Fellow Craft. The Third degree is called Master Mason. Most men only go to the third degree, but if one chooses, he may advance either through the York Rite or the Scottish Rite. The Scottish Rite has thirty-two degrees.

Would a Freemason ever disclose their Masonic secrets?

To answer your question regarding a Freemason disclosing Masonic secrets is a little more complicated. As a Freemason I took upon myself certain obligations. One of which was that I would not, in any way, disclose any of the secrets that may be imparted to me. These secrets come in two flavors.

How to be successful in Freemasonry?

Enjoy your expensive Freemason diamond ring and other symbols, pay your hefty dues on time, and follow the Masonic – path. And you too will be successful – because there is no Hell, and no higher authority other than Lucifer; who is misunderstood.

What does the number 3 mean to a Mason?

There have been a wide variety of meanings put forth by writers claiming various levels of authority – some valid, some outright loonies. Personally my favorite mention of the number three is “Three shall be the number thou shalt count, and the number of the counting shall be three. F It means something a little different to each Mason.