Not a mason here, just a handshake since the banning of my last account, but maybe there's some fuckery at the highest ranks of the freemasons and maybe not, but to me it seems mostly about reinforcing a sense of community which western society (most people including a good portion of the readers) seems to be lacking now days. All you people talking shit about people essentially attending a social club meetup and trying to network are most likely the same ones taking your kids to scout meets or some other social function aka club . These people aren't plotting your demise, they're your fucking neighbors, possibly friends, family. Downvote me away, but after that get a fucking life and turn off the sports ball! Just for once try to remember a life pre internet when people used to attend social functions and not just bitch on their preferred social media.