What is Freemasonry? An easy question to ask, a difficult question to answer. The reason? It means something different to every individual involved in the craft
But before one can ponder the meaing of masonry, it may help to know the basic tenants of how we function and what we do. The resources provided below will hopefully help you in this regard.
The first unit in the masonic organization is a lodge. It may be comprised of as little as 3 but idealy by seven or more men who meet together on a regular basis. Any member of a masonic lodge is called a brother and is considered as such by the other members. Their are 3 steps in basic masonry, these are similar to a craftsmans apprenticeship as he moves from begginer through to being a master of his art. A significant portion of the function of a masonic lodge is to facilitate the education and growth of a new apprentice. This is done through providing discussion, reading materials as well as performing alegroical plays to demonstrate a specific point or moral as well as for general educational purposes.