Freemasonry

[symyjym]

Should people in authority declare that they are Freemasons when they are working in the public sector, especially on a local level with regard to the council, its inner workings and the people they do business with?

 

[beorhthelm]

probably. they sould fill a form with all associations: their football club, political party, rotary club, choir group, pub darts team etc.

 

[Creaky]

The Masons I know are quite happy to disclose their membership and talk about the Brotherhood.

 

[Superphil]

No option for "doesn't matter"

 

[pastafarian]

Is there something bad about Freemasons then?

 

[symyjym]

The Masons I know are quite happy to disclose their membership and talk about the Brotherhood.

I'm not talking about a general chit chat with people you know, I am talking about those who hold positions of authority to have it printed by their names Like Dr, Sir etc.

I shouldn't have to ask if anyone is a Mason.

 

[Creaky]

I'm not talking about a general chit chat with people you know, I am talking about those who hold positions of authority to have it printed by their names Like Dr, Sir etc.


I shouldn't have to ask if anyone is a Mason.

Don't understand why you'd want to - should the people you are talking about also disclose their religious beliefs?

 

[Dorset Seagull]

Why have you singled out the Masons as there are many organisations, clubs etc that look after each other and help each other out?

 

[Creaky]

Freemasonry is one of the world’s oldest and largest non-religious, non-political, fraternal and charitable organisations. It teaches self-knowledge through participation in a progression of ceremonies. Members are expected to be of high moral standing and are encouraged to speak openly about Freemasonry


http://www.ugle.org.uk/what-is-freemasonry

 

[beorhthelm]

I shouldn't have to ask if anyone is a Mason.

i know, i shouldnt have to ask anyone if they are in the 1901 either. we could use the style "Quch." for "quiche" to note them.

 

[jakarta]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1bHBthJN9w

 

[Brixtaan]

Beware of freemasons, i'm not sure how many centuries they have been pedalling their activities but i must warn you that they are not to be trusted. They are trying to create a conspiracy whereby everyone believes that they are an all-powerful controlling shadowy organisation at the seat of the establishment. In fact its a load of middle aged businessmen with nothing to do at home so they go and drink quietly with their mates occasionally taking each others numbers if they need their insurance renewed, car updated, holiday booked etc.

 

[jakarta]

Beware of freemasons, i'm not sure how many centuries they have been pedalling their activities but i must warn you that they are not to be trusted. They are trying to create a conspiracy whereby everyone believes that they are an all-powerful controlling shadowy organisation at the seat of the establishment. In fact its a load of middle aged businessmen with nothing to do at home so they go and drink quietly with their mates occasionally taking each others numbers if they need their insurance renewed, car updated, holiday booked etc.

Aaaaaaghh!

You have revealed the SECRET of the Freemasons - I'm afraid it's dangling underneath Blackfriars Bridge with your breast ripped open and your todger stuffed down your throat for you.....

 

[symyjym]

Freemasonry is one of the world’s oldest and largest non-religious, non-political, fraternal and charitable organisations. It teaches self-knowledge through participation in a progression of ceremonies. Members are expected to be of high moral standing and are encouraged to speak openly about Freemasonry


http://www.ugle.org.uk/what-is-freemasonry

 

[symyjym]

Freemasonry is one of the world’s oldest and largest non-religious, non-political, fraternal and charitable organisations. It teaches self-knowledge through participation in a progression of ceremonies. Members are expected to be of high moral standing and are encouraged to speak openly about Freemasonry


http://www.ugle.org.uk/what-is-freemasonry

And also:

Former Home Secretary Jack Straw tried to address the issue of Freemasons working in the criminal justice system. In 1999, new judges were required to publicly disclose whether they were Masons.

But after a ruling from the European Court of Human Rights, the requirement was dropped in 2009. Police officers have a voluntary requirement to disclose - but only to their superiors.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-17272611

 

[MattBackHome]

Freemasonry is one of the world’s oldest and largest non-religious, non-political, fraternal and charitable organisations. It teaches self-knowledge through participation in a progression of ceremonies. Members are expected to be of high moral standing and are encouraged to speak openly about Freemasonry





http://www.ugle.org.uk/what-is-freemasonry

It does require belief in a higher power though. I'd say that's religious.

 

[ringmerseagulltoo]

I am happy to tell anyone who is interested that I am a Mason, just as I was happy to tell anyone that I was a Scout leader for several years whilst my son was a member of the scouts. The core aim of both organisations is to promote respect and a moral basis for life in general. Masons also raise huge amounts of money for non-masonic charities. Yes we do enjoy dining together and sinking a glass or two, or perhaps three.

Inevitably, if I need some electrics sorted at home, I will ask someone appropriate that I know from either organisation. No doubt that is true of football supporters and members of the darts club.

 

[vegster]

Freemasonry is one of the world’s oldest and largest non-religious, non-political, fraternal and charitable organisations. It teaches self-knowledge through participation in a progression of ceremonies. Members are expected to be of high moral standing and are encouraged to speak openly about Freemasonry


http://www.ugle.org.uk/what-is-freemasonry

And how to look after each other.

 

[Twinkle Toes]

Yes, and they should all have to wear their apron in public.

 

[vegster]

I am happy to tell anyone who is interested that I am a Mason, just as I was happy to tell anyone that I was a Scout leader for several years whilst my son was a member of the scouts. The core aim of both organisations is to promote respect and a moral basis for life in general. Masons also raise huge amounts of money for non-masonic charities. Yes we do enjoy dining together and sinking a glass or two, or perhaps three.

Inevitably, if I need some electrics sorted at home, I will ask someone appropriate that I know from either organisation. No doubt that is true of football supporters and members of the darts club.

But when a local council puts out a tender or a quote for some work or a service and they have informed their fellow Masons tendering for the contract how much the council are willing to pay, surely that is a conflict of interest ?


Besides, not sure if I would want my electrics done by a Boy Scout.