re: All Freemasons, Shriners Check In Thread

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Aren't the Masons some of the most racist people alive?

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25 year mason here.

Most definitely not. The black people have their own version called Prince Hall Masons. Their's is a close knit group that has shown little desire to integrate with the "white" version. Some states in the north east has joined together last I heard.

I haven't attended lodge in a long time but the last white guy I heard that was adamantly against having a black man in our lodge is long been dead. I'm glad he didn't know my blood lines. He would never have let me in.

They are just a fraternal organization that exists to help people. They may go the extra mile to help their own but if they are following the tenants of the organization they won't do so at the expense of a good person. Get over it.