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| There's a strong tradition in the Fraternity that we don't ask people to join. You have to ask to join. It's part of a Mason's obligation that he can't ask you to become a member, In keeping this promise to the Fraternity, sometimes that gets carries the tradition a little too far. This practice of not speaking about Freemasonry is really more tradition than any attempt to keep anyone from learning about Freemasonry. Masons once treated Masonry as a secret society - it was the popular thing to do. The secret and the traditions they imply were simply ritualistic, of course, but it did mean that a man had to learn about Masonry by growing up with it. Fathers seldom talked directly with their sons about it. But it's a rare Mason who does not hope in his heart that his sons will join the Craft. You see, there's a special bonding among Masons - a special feeling which comes from having shared the same deeply moving experiences, honoring the same ideals of truth and charity and brotherly love. It's good feeling, and when that feeling is added to those which naturally exist between father and son - well, those of us who have been there can tell you there's nothing like it! . And that's true of Masons who move from one town to another and for those who don't visit a lodge for years at a time. Masonry isn't something which happens in the lodge - it happens in the heart. That's why the tradition of joining Freemasonry runs so strongly in millions of families. For more information or for free brochures go to Steps to Join Masonry.
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