Introduction

• What is Freemasonry?
• How and when did Freemasonry start?
• How many Freemasons are there?
• What is the purpose of Freemasonry?

The Oaths, Penalties and Secrets of Freemasonry

• Is Freemasonry a secret society?
• What are the secrets of Freemasonry?
• Why do Freemasons take oaths?
• Isn't it true that Freemasons only look after each other?
• Why do your 'obligations' contain hideous penalties?
• Are Freemasons expected to prefer fellow Masons at the expense of others in giving jobs, promotions, contracts and the like?

Freemasonry & Society

• Why don't you have women members?
• Is Freemasonry an international Order?
• What is the relationship between Freemasonry groups like the Orange Order, Odd Fellows and Buffaloes?

• Is Freemasonry a religion?
• Aren't you a religion or a rival to religion?
• Why do you call it the Volume of the Sacred Law and not the Bible?
• Why do you call God the Great Architect?
• Why don't some churches like Freemasonry?
• Why will Freemasonry not accept Roman Catholics as members?
• Isn't Freemasonry just another political pressure group?
• Are there not Masonic groups who are involved in politics?

The Ceremonies of Freemasonry

• What happens at a lodge meeting?
• Why do grown men run around with their trousers rolled up?
• Why do you wear regalia?
• How many degrees are there in Freemasonry?
• Isn't ritual out of place in modern society?

Membership Issues

• Why do people join and remain members?
• What promises do Freemasons take?
• Who can join?
• How much does it cost to be a Freemason?
• What is the joining process?