The oaths that masons take are not literal and they never have been. Almost everything is allegorical. Thats kind of the issue with outsiders finding things and assuming it is what they think it is.

As far as secrets go, the whole point of the secrets isnt to keep them from people is to make people want to seek them out for themselves. Masons dont recruit for a reason. its because the whole point of masonry is that it is a personal and individual decision to go on a journey and ultimately work with others on their own journey to help make our communities better for it. So its not some mystery that mason just cant stand if it gets out, its for people to want to seek them. And in that regard the fraternity is open to all men unless they are a convicted felon or dont believe in God (and yes we have rejected atheists and satanists who have petitioned the lodge) and the resurrection of the soul. But its up to an individual to decide to take the journey or not.

I understand from the outside looking in with limited and often incorrect information, no context, innuendo and numerous hoaxes surrounding masonry you are incline to just say “Well i think its evil and youre just caught up in craziness” but its not what anyone thinks it is. In fact if people we able to get a glimpse of an average meeting theyd prob be bored to tears and questioning all the things they thought were true about it all. Anyway i appreciate your thoughtfulness. God bless