Thousands belong. Hundreds of cities host it. But what is the secret surrounding the practice of Freemasonry, and is safe for our community?
Operating under the ' of " promotion " mutual assistance among its members, the society of free and accepted Masons is a fraternal organization, mostly composed of men from different walks of life. Accession criteria includes the belief in a supreme being, as well as " birth in freedom, or " outside of slavery.
Many other fraternal organizations such as Moose, Elks, Kiwanis, and have mounted a network of partner-driven chapters around the world, but none has generated criticism as that of Freemasonry. Multiple accidents involving deeply organization members to lead a singular question: Freemasonry is a haven for the mentally ill?
In this article, we'll explore the emotional win behind participation in Freemasonry, and incidents that have led to the perception of Freemasonry as a ' terrorist organization intended to obstruct the legal system.
Masonic Psychology
Freemasonry is a ritual-based, means that all activities, from meetings behind closed doors for new Member induction, is a performance of specific actions with the value assigned by its membership.
From the psychological point of view, individuals who feel compelled to participate in the ritual activity to affirm self-esteem so elitist. And ' for this reason that Freemasonry attracts people who lack a sense of unconditional acceptance into mainstream society, identifiable by the desire to be free and " " " " ' accepted all individuals in a private company " ".
A group of individuals seeking affirmation of the value of it is likely that parts of other related disorders, thus resulting in emotional, even if unintentionally, unhealthy behaviors or actions that are accepted by the group.
How do affirm self-worth. And ' for this reason that Freemasonry attracts people who lack a sense of unconditional acceptance into mainstream society, identifiable by the desire to be free and " " " " ' accepted all individuals in a private company " ".A group of individuals seeking affirmation of the value of it is likely that parts of other related disorders, thus resulting in emotional, even if unintentionally, unhealthy behaviors or actions that are accepted by the group.
The ' interaction with peers outside the traditional work and family environment can be a rewarding way for enrichment, improving the quality of life while promoting l ' l ' unit and the fulfilment of community worth causes. Though masonry is marketed transmits this organizational construct, goals and objectives integrated into his later reflect an obscure minor reason: to ensure the welfare of its members through mutual assistance '. Provide a support network of mutual assistance for an emotionally deprived group of people looking for affirmation of the value can be the ' look of a typical fraternal organization, which apparently associated Freemasonry with a spectrum of harmful activities, including organised crime, paedophilia and murder.
Those who engage in criminal activity do so for a myriad of reasons. psychological satisfaction of an offence is generally defined by previous experiences or emotional state of the perpetrator. Although not all criminals are considered mentally ill, shows many psychological traits or characteristics which may give rise to a more favourable attitude to criminal behavior.
Compared to Freemasonry, as problems with self-esteem and the desire to feel " included " by individuals like all ' within a group of peers can generate and perpetuate an environment that accepts otherwise inappropriate behaviour traditionally. In trying to cure themselves through " " l ' interaction with like-minded people, the ' organization may actually be increasing the desire of the participants ' to engage in inappropriate behavior deemed acceptable by the group.
orthwhile community causes. Though masonry is marketed transmits this organizational construct, goals and objectives integrated into his later reflect an obscure minor reason: to ensure the welfare of its members through mutual assistance '. Provide a support network of mutual assistance for an emotionally deprived group of people looking for affirmation of the value can be the ' look of a typical fraternal organization, which apparently associated Freemasonry with a spectrum of harmful activities, including organised crime, paedophilia and murder.Those who engage in criminal activity do so for a myriad of reasons. psychological satisfaction of an offence is generally defined by previous experiences or emotional state of the perpetrator. Although not all criminals are considered mentally ill, shows many psychological traits or characteristics which may give rise to a more favourable attitude to criminal behavior.
Compared to Freemasonry, as problems with self-esteem and the desire to feel " included " by individuals like all ' within a group of peers can generate and perpetuate an environment that accepts otherwise inappropriate behaviour traditionally. In trying to cure themselves through " " l ' interaction with like-minded people, the ' organization may actually be increasing the desire of the participants ' to engage in inappropriate behavior deemed acceptable by the group.
Controversy in Brotherhood
While Freemasonry has attracted many high-profile politicians, professionals and even police officers, the practices of real secret organization ' have led to controversy dating back in 1826 with the ' murder of Captain William Morgan. Shortly after writing a book exposing the practice of Freemasonry, Morgan was informed by his colleagues was to be killed by members of the ' organization. In the story of subsequent events, Morgan tried to escape by entering Canada, but was stopped at the border by the police, arrested for debt ', tried in absence, in jail, then released on bail and five members drowned in the Niagara River.
More recently, William James, a 47 year old father of five, was hit in the face during a ceremony of initiation Freemason in March 2004. According to police, James was attending an initiation rite intended to " create a State of anxiety " for the applicant, when 76 years ago Albert Eid, another Member participating in the ritual, shot James with a fully loaded 0.32-calibre firearm from the left pocket, instead of a 22-caliber weapon loaded to Hi in the right pocket.
Today, Freemasonry continues to play a controversial role in various conditions, as a result of indications that suggest the ' organization serves no greater purpose to act as a safe haven for criminals. Why Freemasons are sworn to protect their colleagues-even to the point of committing perjury, under oath--exposing alleged criminal activities committed by its participants is a difficult process.