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?
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.