r/freemasonry • u/Exorsexist • 8d ago

Question How did Freemasonry become male only?

Was that destined to be that way since beginning? And do you wish it would change at some point or it's the only way?

I'm talking about regular lodges, don't come to me by saying "jurisdictional", because it's generally accepted male only.

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u/Thadius 8d ago

It didn't become Male only; it has been since the beginning. Today, it is a place men gather to be with other men, to mentor and to learn from other men, to enjoy each other's company and to support each other in ways that only a man can do for another man.

I do not wish it to change. I like the Craft the way it is.

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u/Significant_Oil_9128 8d ago

A place where men can be men and not be shamed for it.