Fascinated by Freemasons? Freemasons For Dummies is the internationally bestselling introduction to the Masons, the oldest and largest «secret society» in the world. This balanced, eye-opening guide demystifies Freemasonry, explaining everything from its elaborate rituals and cryptic rites, to its curious symbols and their meanings. With new and improved content, including updated examples and references throughout, this new edition of Freemasons For Dummies provides the most straightforward, non-intimidating guide to the subject on the market. - Updated expert coverage of the basic beliefs and philosophy behind Freemasonry - Revised information on the history of the society, including updates concerning its founding, famous historical members, and pivotal events - New coverage devoted to the recent influx of younger membership - The latest and ongoing controversies and myths surrounding Freemasonry - The role of women in a Masonic organization, including opportunities for women to participate in Freemasonry - The effects cultural and political changes and worldwide events are having on the organization If youre intrigued by the mystery that surrounds the Masons, get ready to learn the facts about this ancient order in Freemasons For Dummies.

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Freemasons For Dummies 1
About the Author 5
Dedication 7
Author’s Acknowledgments 7
Contents at a Glance 9
Table of Contents 11
Introduction 19
About This Book 20
Conventions Used in This Book 20
What You’re Not to Read 21
Foolish Assumptions 21
How This Book Is Organized 22
Icons Used in This Book 24
Where to Go from Here 25
Part I: What Is Freemasonry? 27
Chapter 1: Lodges, Aprons, and Funny Handshakes: Freemasonry 101 29
What Is Freemasonry? 31
What Do Masons Do? 32
Are [ Fill in the Blank] Freemasons, Too? 37
Chapter 2: From Cathedrals to Lodge Rooms: A History of the Freemasons 39
Turning Stonecutters into Gentlemen: Freemasonry before 1700 40
Building Men: The 1700s 49
Growing, Changing, and Branching Out: The 1800s 60
Surviving and Surging: The 1900s 68
Experiencing the New Millennium: More Changes on the Way 71
Chapter 3: The Philosophy of Freemasonry 73
Defining What Masons Believe In 74
Establishing a New World Order? 78
Experiencing Mystic Masonry 79
Chapter 4: Politics, Religion, and Freemasons: They Don’t Mix 81
Exploring the History of Religion and the Masons 82
Refusing to Play Politics 95
Part II: The Inner Workings of Freemasonry 107
Chapter 5: How the Freemasons Are Organized: Who Does What and Why 109
What’s Inside the Lodge? 110
Who’s in Charge around Here? 112
What Makes a Grand Lodge So, Well, Grand? 123
What Is a Regular, Recognized Lodge? 126
Chapter 6: The Ceremonies of Freemasons 133
Understanding Where Masonic Ritual Comes From 134
Performing the Rituals of the Modern Lodge 139
Chapter 7: The Symbols of Freemasonry 147
Symbolizing the Lessons of Freemasonry 148
Deciphering the Key Masonic Ideas 149
Explaining More Masonic Symbols 155
Chapter 8: Myths and Misconceptions about Masons 169
Digging to the Root of Freemasonry Misunderstandings 170
Debunking Common Myths about Freemasonry 170
Part III: When One Lodge Isn’t Enough: The Appendant Bodies 181
Chapter 9: Introducing the Appendant Bodies: Who’s Who, and Who Isn’t 183
What Are Appendant Bodies? 185
So What about These Other Groups? 190
Chapter 10: The York Rite 199
The York Rite System 200
Royal Arch Masonry 203
The Cryptic Rite 206
Chivalric Masonry and the Knights Templar 208
Other York Rite Bodies 216
York Rite Charities 220
Chapter 11: The Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite 221
Surveying the Scottish Rite System 223
Seeing How the Scottish Rite Started 226
Meeting Albert Pike: Sage of the Scottish Rite 228
Listing the Degrees of the Scottish Rite 233
Serving Communities through Charitable Work 237
Chapter 12: Shriners International 239
Getting to Know the Shriners 240
Tracing the History from Partiers to Philanthropists 240
Putting a Little of the Boy Back in the Man 244
Considering the Shrine’s Place in Freemasonry 247
Chapter 13: The Extended Masonic Family 249
Bringing Women into the Lodge 249
Not Just Kidding Around: The Youth Groups 257
Checking Out Lesser-Known Masonic Groups 261
Investigating Masonic Research Societies 264
Part IV 267
Part IV: Freemasonry Today and Tomorrow 267
Chapter 14: So Is It Still Relevant? 269
A Breakdown in Community 270
Where Freemasonry Fits In 272
Chapter 15: Freemasons and the Future 277
Speculating on the Future of the Craft 278
Going Back to the Future 281
Breaking Down Barriers through the Internet 284
Chapter 16: So You Want to Become a Freemason 285
Examining Why Men Become Masons 286
To Be One, Ask One 290
Joining a Lodge 291
Part V 297
Part V: The Part of Tens 297
Chapter 17: Ten Groups of Famous Masons 299
Founding Fathers 299
Explorers and Adventurers 300
Pioneers of Science and Medicine 301
Actors and Entertainers 301
Incredible Athletes 302
Military Leaders 303
Significant Businessmen 304
Players in the World of Statecraft 304
U. S. Civil Rights Leaders 305
Men of Arts and Letters 305
Chapter 18:Ten Amazing Conspiracies, Anti-Masons, and Hoaxes 307
Leo Taxil and the Great Hoax! 307
The Illuminati! 309
Trilats, CFRs, and Bilderbergers, Oh My! 310
The Secret 33rd Degree! 311
Jack the Ripper: A Freemason! 312
The Italian P2 Lodge Scandal! 313
Washington, D. C., Is Satan’s Road Map! 314
Aleister Crowley, Satanist and Freemason! 315
Freemasons Founded the Nazis! 316
Masonic Cops! Masonic Judges! 317
Chapter 19: Ten Cool Masonic Places 319
George Washington Masonic Memorial ( Alexandria, Virginia) 319
House of the Temple ( Washington, D. C.) 320
Freemason’s Hall ( Philadelphia) 320
Masonic Temple ( Detroit) 320
Grand Lodge of the State of New York ( New York City) 321
Scottish Rite Cathedral ( Indianapolis) 321
Freemason Hall ( London) 321
Templar Church ( London) 321
Rosslyn Chapel ( Roslin, Scotland) 322
Grande Loge Nationale Française and Other Masonic Buildings ( Paris) 322
Part VI: Appendixes 323
Appendix A: The Regius Manuscript 325
A Poem of Moral Duties 325
Appendix B: Anderson’s Constitutions 347
The Charges Of A Free Mason 347
Appendix C: Finding a Lodge 353
Mainstream U. S. Grand Lodges 353
Prince Hall Grand Lodges 358
Canadian Grand Lodges 362
Index 365

Take the mystery out of the Freemasons Fascinated by Freemasons? Freemasons For Dummies is the internationally bestselling introduction to the Masons, the oldest and largest'secret society'in the world. This balanced, eye-opening guide demystifies Freemasonry, explaining everything from its elaborate rituals and cryptic rites, to its curious symbols and their meanings. With new and improved content, including updated examples and references throughout, this new edition of Freemasons For Dummies provides the most straightforward, non-intimidating guide to the subject on the market. Updated expert coverage of the basic beliefs and philosophy behind Freemasonry Revised information on the history of the society, including updates concerning its founding, famous historical members, and pivotal events New coverage devoted to the recent influx of younger membership The latest and ongoing controversies and myths surrounding Freemasonry The role of women in a Masonic organization, including opportunities for women to participate in Freemasonry The effects cultural and political changes and worldwide events are having on the organization If you're intrigued by the mystery that surrounds the Masons, get ready to learn the facts about this ancient order in Freemasons For Dummies.

Introduces the oldest and largest "secret society," covering the basic beliefs and philosophy behind Freemasonry and the latest and ongoing controversies, and discusses the effects of cultural and political changes on the organization

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