Many
people believe that the way to recognize a real Freemason is through
the exchange of secret words and handshakes, but these are merely
symbolic allusions to something far more profound. So, how can you
recognize a real Freemason?
The real Freemason extends friendship towards all, because he views
all human beings as part of one great brotherhood under God. He does not
judge others, because he knows that only God has the wisdom to judge
the hearts of men. He is honest and fair in all his dealings. He defends
the weak from abuse by the powerful. He discovers the inner beauty
within all people and things. He lives in the present moment, neither
the past nor the future have claim over his thoughts and mind. He
follows the dictates of his own conscience, and is not subject to
external influences. He is guided by both Faith and Reason. He is not a
slave to his passions, but is passionate about living a life with
purpose. He seeks to heal the divisions that separate men, and to sow
the seeds of tolerance in their hearts. He helps to raise others up to
recognize their true potential. His heart and mind are open to
understanding. He has attained both virtue and probity through quiet
reflection. Do you know any real Freemasons?
Jeff Peace is an academic historian and Masonic scholar that
specializes in the early history of Freemasonry, its rituals, and
symbolism. He has written extensively on the Age of Enlightenment,
Enlightenment era philosophy, and Freemasonry. He is also Microsoft
engineer that specializes in network architecture, Azure, and cloud
computing.
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