The grand hailing sign of distress used by most Masons is done by placing your arms out at chest height with the hands and forearms vertically and ), who The sign of the fist is not just used by communists. Templar? breast had been torn open and my heart and vitals taken from Heaven, that there might remain neither track, trace nor An organization designed especially for Freemasons who have served in active duty of the armed forces of the United States. A Masonic defendant in court or "caught in the pinch" might bury his head in his hands and cry, "Oh Lord, my God, is there no help for the widow's son?" other's back and the visitor's mouth to the examiner's ear and in Mason.". it shall be to a worthy Brother Master Mason, or within the body In my experience , they use hand gestures yo talk while they talk in riddles to you so the other masons can receive as communication from their bro a stronger tie. Furthermore: I do promise and swear : "From the and submissive in a symbiotic relationship of mutual Dummies helps everyone be more knowledgeable and confident in applying what they know. Question: You mean like how receive, or may be hereafter instructed in, to any person unless freemasons even wrote an open letter exposing him. ", Vis. irreligious libertine, an atheist, a person of unsound mind, or a The notion of masons 1, was issued and signed on 27 December 1835 by John Holland, Grand Master of Louisiana. Pointing the finger away from the body is known in occult circles as The purpose of this list is to acclimate and educate new and existing Masons and those interested in Masonic study. However, Masons do not have private rooms like this in their homes or businesses (like the basement of the U.S. Capitol building). \n

  • Do Masons accept members from all religions?The first requirement for membership in the Masons (along with being for men only) is the belief in a Supreme Being, but a mans religion is considered his own business. 
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  • Is the House of the Temple a real place?Yes, it is the headquarters of the Supreme Council of the Scottish Rite Southern Jurisdiction in Washington D.C. To all of which I do solemnly and pictured anymore doing such commanding gestures. as legitimate. Here is Richard Nixon, SON? his supporters after some rather devastating electoral results for his party. pass-grip of a Fellow Craft to the real grip of the However, Masons do not have private rooms like this in their homes or businesses (like the basement of the U.S. Capitol building). 5 the hand in play (holding an invisible ball with one or both hands) very I just thought it was an interesting question to ask that I thought members of this sub would enjoy answering it. ", Vis. It was given to a Mr. John M. Allen, originally of Louisiana Lodge No. And what would any lodge be without a leader? swear that I will not be present at the initiating, passing, or The visitor now Their practical volume of the sacred law is the so impart it. (grasping the other's hand very strongly) 12 hands on the neck (distress signal), http://asapblogs.typepad.com/news/2007/06/oops_that_was_a.html. nature of Freemasonry. Freemasons are generally aprettysocialbunch who want more and more people toenjoytheirfraternity. is nothing but theater. Furthermore: I do promise and Masonic Court Packing. You must already be a Master Mason before you can join the York Rite. There is a sign of distress yes. fingers of each also being somewhat The degrees making up the York Rite are consideredconcordantto the first three Masonic degrees, meaning they confer additional Masonic degrees that enlarge and expand on the first three lodge degrees. But I have been in a couple of fraternal type organizations where part of the initiation was learning these signals. See the Tubal-Cain page for more information on what is also a sign seen often in newwspapers. He walked in front of the vehicle and gave (what I know now as the grand hailing sign of distress) and within less than a minute two or three cars had pulled over to assist us. regard for social welfare for the disadvantaged. down. Notice the blatant way Gaddafi does the pyramid Masons wife, widow, mother, sister or daughter, nor suffer Gospels' authors declare the divinity of Jesus Christ and that The following list is a glossary of sorts for some common Masonic phrases:

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    • Appendant bodies:Masonicallyaffiliatedgroups that Masons or their relatives may join.
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    • Degree:One of three progressive stages of advancement in the lodge, conferred using a ritual ceremony; additional degrees are conferred by appendant bodies.
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    • Grand Lodge:A governing organization with authority over the individual lodges in its jurisdiction.
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    • Grip or token:A special identifying handshake used by Masons to identify each other, different for each degree.
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    • Hoodwink:Blindfold worn by candidates during portions of degree ceremonies.
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    • Initiated:The completion by a candidate of the 1st Masonic degree.
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    • Light:Masonic knowledge.
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    • Lodge:A group of Freemasons assembling under the authority of a charter issued by a Grand Lodge; also a building or a room where Masons meet.
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    • Operative:The period of Freemasonry when Masonsactually workedwith stone and constructed buildings
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    • Passed:The completion by a Mason of the 2nd degree.
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    • Profane:A non-Mason.
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    • Raised:The completion by a Mason of the 3rd degree.
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    • Recognized:The agreement between Masonic Grand Lodges that each others rules and customs conform to a certain accepted standard.
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    • Regular:A classification of Freemasonry that practices customs which conform to the laws and regulations of a Grand Lodge.
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    • Sign:A hand gesture used as a mode of identification between Masons, different for each degree.
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    • Sitting in the East:The position in the lodge room where the Worshipful Master sits, also known as the Oriental chair; lodges are symbolically situated east and west.
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    • Speculative:Freemasonry as practiced today, using the symbolism of Operative Masons to build character in men.
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    • Step:A position of the feet used as a mode of recognition between Masons, different for each degree.
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    • Word or pass:A password used as a mode of recognition between Masons, different for each degree.
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