You must believe in a Supreme Being.
Nope
You must be joining of your own free will.
Nope
Don’t let your dad, uncle, neighbor, or friend pressure you into joining. Join because you want to.
Nope
You must be a man.
Yeah!!!
You must be free-born.
Kinda... from a lawful perspective maybe... kind of a racist question... what year were these rules written?
You must be of lawful age. Depending on the Grand Lodge, this can be anywhere from 18 to 25.
This a night club?
You must come recommended by at least two existing Freemasons from the lodge you’re petitioning.
Lol wat? A swingers night club?
Masonry doesn’t care about your worldly wealth or social position. Both the bank’s president and the bank’s janitor can apply for membership, and they’re considered equally qualified.
What about porn stars and hookers?
Are you unbiased by friends and uninfluenced by any mercenary motives?
This is seriously a question?
Do you have a favorable opinion of Freemasonry?
Nope
Do you agree to follow the rules?
Nope...
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