Joining Freemasonry

Why you've never been asked
Many people wonder why their Mason friends have never asked them to join a lodge. They often indicate that they have always been interested in becoming a Mason, but have never been asked.

The reason why they have never been asked to join is that Masons are forbidden to ask men to become members of the fraternity. Because we want men who have a favorable impression of the fraternity to join, and because we want to avoid people joining as a result of undue peer pressure, we require that a man request membership himself. TOP

So how do you become one?
Simple. All you have to do is ask a Mason about joining the fraternity, and you've taken the first steps toward membership. If you have a friend who is a Mason, mention to him that you are interested, and he will be glad to help you through the process of joining the lodge.

I personally have many friends whom I would like to see join the fraternity. But until they make the initial contact of asking me about joining, I must wait. Likewise, it is quite possible that you have a Masonic friend who would love to have you join, but is not allowed to ask you.

For more information about becoming a Freemason, ask a Masonic friend, or contact me. You can find contact information for me under the 'Help' menu above. TOP