Freemasonry and the Enlightenment: Advancing Reason, Liberty, and Equality
Imagine if you will………………. Imagine you were living in the 17th and 18th centuries. A time when there was no internet, cellular service, electricity, and...
Unmasking the Myth: Freemasonry in Popular Culture
Walk into a bookstore or flip through channels on a Friday night, and chances are you’ll come across a shadowy figure in a dark suit,...
Freemasonry and Religion: Shared Values and Clear Boundaries
People often ask Masons about the role religion plays in our fraternity. It’s a fair question, and one that deserves a clear and thoughtful answer....
Fate Masonic Lodge Scholarship Recipients
Each year, the Fate Masonic Lodge awards college-bound high school seniors of Royse City High School with scholarship money. This year, we awarded three students'...
How Masonic Values Changed History: A Look at the Legacy of Famous Freemasons
Freemasonry is more than just an old brotherhood; it is a mixture of the ideas of brotherhood, enlightenment, service, and moral virtue. Many of the...
Prior Fate Masonic Lodge 802 Members
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Confidentiality in Freemasonry Explained
At the core of Masonic custom is confidentiality, which fulfills many vital functions: 1) Maintaining Ritual and Symbolism: The foundation of Freemasonry is its ritualistic...
Evolution of Masonic Symbolism: All-Seeing Eye and Pillars.
Freemasonry's complicated weave of symbols has evolved over centuries, influenced by religious art, Enlightenment concepts, operative lodge activities, and contemporary design sensibilities. The All-Seeing-Eye (Eye...
A Comparative Study of Masonic Traditions and Rites Across Cultures: Diversity Inside Freemasonry
Often praised as the oldest and most universal fraternal organization, Freemasonry is defined by a fascinating and diverse sets of ceremonies, rituals, and administrative systems....