You have to be able to meet him in person. Contacting someone by e-mail may get you pointed to a lodge in your area, but you CANNOT get a recommendation from someone you have never met.
If you are thinking about becoming a Mason, I hope this was helpful. If you do apply to a Lodge, would you please tell them about this web-site? Thanks!
What is Freemasonry?
Freemasonry teaches moral lessons and self-knowledge through participation in a
progression of allegorical two-part plays, which are learnt by heart and
performed within each lodge.
Freemasonry offers its members an approach to life which seeks to reinforce
thoughtfulness for others, kindness in the community, honesty in business,
courtesy in society and fairness in all things. Members are urged to regard the
interests of the family as paramount but importantly Freemasonry also teaches
and practices concern for people, care for the less fortunate and help for those
in need.
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Society Grand Lodge's Policy It must be clearly understood by every member of the Craft that his membership does not in any way exempt him from his duty to meet his responsibilities to the society in which he lives. The Charge to the new Initiate call on him to be exemplary in the discharge of his civil duties; this duty extends throughout his private, public, business or professional life. Respect for the Law Freemasonry demands from its members a respect for the law of any country in which a man may work and live. Principles The principles of Freemasonry do not in any way conflict with its members' duties as citizens, whether at work or at home or in public life, but on the contrary should strengthen them in fulfilling their public and private responsibilities. Thus there is no conflict of interest between a Freemason's obligation and his public duty. If an actual or potential conflict of duties or interests is known to exist or is foreseen, a declaration to that effect should be made. It may on occasions be prudent to disclose membership to avoid what others mistakenly imagine to be a potential conflict or bias, but this must be a matter for individual judgement. Use of Membership A Freemason must not use his membership to promote his own or anyone else's business, professional or personal interests. This is made clear directly or by inference several times during a Freemason's early career so that no Freemason can pretend to be ignorant of it. A Freemason who transgresses this rule may be suspended from Masonic activities or even expelled. Family Freemasonry should not be allowed to harm a man's family or other connections by taking too much of his time or his money, or causing him to act in any way against their interests. Duty as a Citizen A Freemason's duty as a citizen must always prevail over any obligation to other Freemasons, and any attempt to shield a Freemason who has acted dishonourably or unlawfully, or to confer an unfair advantage on another Freemason is contrary to this prime duty. Personal or Business Difficulties If it could be proved by evidence that any personal failure or business difficulty was attributable to 'Masonic influence', Masonic authority would take a serious view of the fact, as this would be contrary to the principles of Freemasonry. Secrecy Freemasonry is not a secret society. Like many other societies, it regards some of its internal affairs as private matters for its members.
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