I keep reading how freemasons are evil and do horrible things. Yet I grew up with masons. I'm not evil, nor do I do horrible things. So, being new, and open minded. I would like to have a civilized discussion about the freemasons! And remember. I come from family members whom are passed now, but, were. Masons. I'm open to here. Thank you.
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Papa wasn't religious. He was very Patriotic. That's where I get that from. Just not religious. I get that elsewhere.
I think a lot of it at the lower levels is benign. More like a club than secret society. My family members going back up the tree included many masons. Some were good people and I am sure didnt make it very far. One was not a good person and was very high up regionally and possibly nationally. My great great grandfather so theres not a lot of specific info other than family lore. He however was not a good man. I think its a chicken/egg situation. Being a mason doesnt make you bad, you are what you are and at a low/entry level you are still that person. But at each level you take another oath, at the highest levels cursing your own family and generations after. You at that point are trapped and couldnt get out if you wanted to. I would have to believe there is a reason you arent allowed to leave. They arent worried you will talk about the great bourbon and cigars you shared over the weekend. They would only require those oaths if there was more to hide. My mother spent a lot of time researching the rites, oaths and curses at each level to try to break her children, me and my siblings, from that line of generational curses. I will see if i can get some of her resoures she used and pass them along to you to research for yourself. If you family was in the Illinois area its quite likely they knew mine if they went up to a high enough level. I will see what I can find and share it
Thank you, I appreciate that.