December 3, 2009
On Football Pin Badges and Other Masonic Accessories
A great number misconceptions surround Freemasonry - often negative inferring of an old boy network, or yet greater heinous hints. Nonetheless, nothing could be further from the truth. Freemasonry provides a chance for gentlemen to get together and partake in affable fellowship. Improving oneself is a central facet of being a freemason. Freemasonry encourages assisting other individuals as well, and charity is a palpable method in which Masons aid people.
One of Freemasonry’s customs is not to solicit members. All the same, any person should feel free to approach any current member to acquire further information about the Free Mason society.
Membership is for men only, over 18 years of age, and you should match the qualifications of reputation, should be of good moral character.
A male who desires to join a lodge has to be advocated by 3 members of the lodge he desires to become a member in. He has to understand that his reputation and character must be enquired about. Following approval by the fellow members, he will then be recognized as a candidate for membership in the Free Mason society.
Masons oftentimes wear items such as football pin badges which casually identify their member status to fellow members while conveying the lodge they belong to.
