Today, “Freemasons are a social and philanthropic organization meant to make its members lead more virtuous and socially oriented lives,” says Margaret Jacob, professor of history at University of California, Los Angeles, and author of Living the Enlightenment: Freemasonry and Politics in Eighteenth-Century Europe.

What it means to be a Freemason?

Free and Accepted Masons : a member of a major fraternal organization called Free and Accepted Masons or Ancient Free and Accepted Masons that has certain secret rituals.

What happens when you become a Freemason?

When you become a Freemason, you begin your journey toward being a better man. You will build rich, meaningful relationships with your Brothers, commit to the service of those around you, and strive for a deeper, more honest connection with yourself and others. Its a journey of self-discovery and enlightenment.

What does the G in Freemason mean?

Geometry With a G Another is that it stands for Geometry, and is to remind Masons that Geometry and Freemasonry are synonymous terms described as being the noblest of sciences, and the basis upon which the superstructure of Freemasonry and everything in existence in the entire universe is erected.