My story goes as such: I was in college in an advanced financial degree where my professor introduced us into what really runs the global economy. A few months later 9/11 happened. I instantly knew something wasn't right.
To try and keep it short.... I realized freemasons were a huge factor in our society. I researched the shit out of it. I kept going back and forth...are they good or evil?
While I was researching these issues, my grandpa passed and I inherited a masonic ring (which turned out to be my great grandpa's) He was a good man, so I decided to petition a local lodge. If you can't beat them, join 'em?!
Here I am 14 years later reading about Q. I never once ran across an evil or nefarious mason. I have met at least 5 active(only 66 in the US) and many honorary 33rd freemasons. I was present at Harry Truman's grandsons 3rd degree in Joliet (did I just dox myself?) I really think it was originally founded to be a great thing. Even the US Constitution was damn near a direct copy of the masonic constitution.
But here I am, wanting to disavow my membership, based on the posts here and what Q has posted. I took my oath, on a Bible, with all of my energy focused toward God, Charity and Brotherly love. I did many great and honorable things with my local lodge. We brought money and food to local widows during Christmas, I flew burn victims free of charge, through our Shriner Aviator club, etc... I thought I was doing a good thing. I know we were infiltrated at some point, but please understand it is most likely at the highest levels.
I need guidance my Frens. I am going through a divorce. My whole world is changing. I look to this special group for guidance. When SHTF I don't want to be taken out by the Q group because I am a freemason. I haven't been to a meeting in 5+ years and the only reason I am still a member is because I bought a life membership. What do I do?
If it doesn't sit right in your gut get out. My husband works for a local union. He travels. Out on a job his travel buddy was approached to be a part of some secret sector of this group. He agreed and went through some initiation or hazing or whatever. About half way through he walked away and never went back. He said he was horrified. I don't know if the masons work like that or not but that's the only thing i can think that may even relate. It's all about brotherhood and supporting the community and this that and the other. Then whatever happened that night...... he hasn't been the same since. I don't know if it helps.
I hear some of the southern lodges take it a bit too far. I was raised in an A.F.A.M. lodge which adhered to the ancient teachings.
The Filipino lodges are brutal! Worth a visit during a 3°
I don't know too much about how the organization conducts business. I live in the deep south. It's very possible they took it too far. It was years ago and I just happened to catch this man's story.