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Freemasonry, which I'd describe as a sort of meta-framework for living a good, ethical and worthwhile life. Freemasonry among many other aspects can serve as c
by BjoernKW 9y ago
Freemasonry, which I'd describe as a sort of meta-framework for living a good, ethical and worthwhile life.
Freemasonry among many other aspects can serve as constant reminder to behave ethically and make the most of your life.
It also allows to get to know people from all walks of life and backgrounds that otherwise you probably wouldn't have met. Apart from being a great way to discover novel ideas and broaden your horizon this also helps with becoming more tolerant towards others who don't share your background or points of view.
Although the question implies just one thing I'd also mention having worked as a paramedic for some time.
- Toast_25 9y agoWhat is being a freemason like?
- BjoernKW 9y agoThere are perhaps as many specific answers to this question as there are freemasons. In a nutshell, being a freemason is about trying to become a better person as well as trying to help others to do so as well. Lodges usually meet once a week. Lodge meetings typically consist of open discussions (excluding arguments about party politics and religion), someone giving a talk or merely brothers sharing things they might find noteworthy or interesting to the others. About once a month there's a special meeting where the Masonic ritual takes place. This ritual basically is part allegorical play, part lecture and also includes elements of meditation and contemplation as well as music. Being a freemason also means being part of worldwide community and therefore being able to visit fellow brothers in virtually any somewhat larger city (and many of the smaller ones, too) in the world.
- Toast_25 9y agoSounds really cool! Thanks for explaining!