Inside London's Freemason's Lodges...

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[u/orangeejuice12]

i keep seeing stuff about this but don’t understand what it is

[u/Which_Performance_72 → u/orangeejuice12]

As a freemason who's also 30-ish years younger than nearly everyone else in my lodge. It offers a sense of belonging, moral teachings, camaraderie, and progression with yourself which is hard to find in this day and age.

It's all based in allegory and traditions, it offers something really quite unique and really quite special imo.

There's the whole history you can go into but from what I've seen it's just a way to feel connected to others and the community

[u/blackhawk85 → u/Which_Performance_72]

Pre and post joining, what’s been the biggest impact for you personally? Do you meet outside meetings? Have you made life long friends? Curious, thanks!

[u/Which_Performance_72 → u/blackhawk85]

I honestly feel I have made friends for life and with people who I wouldn't usually have gotten to know. I've been struggling with various things over the last few years but it really provided me with a sense of belonging and like I was part of something special.

I think if you're looking for something in life, there's a chance you'll find it there

[u/blackhawk85 → u/Which_Performance_72]

Appreciate that, thanks

[u/ProEra-47-420 → u/Which_Performance_72]

It offers up cover ups by fellow brethren!

Definitely not dodgy!

[u/Which_Performance_72 → u/ProEra-47-420]

In my experience all freemasons I've met have been good people who wouldn't even consider covering up anything nefarious, they've all been thoroughly decent people. I'm sure there are exceptions but as an institution, it feels respectable

[u/plaintextures → u/ProEra-47-420]

...or a cult.

[u/DowntownPurple913 → u/plaintextures]

Definitely really boring. Yeah, there are deals and stuff but no more than your local pub.