What are the SECRETS of the 33° Masons? Autocomplete Interview, a 33 Degree Freemason confesses

[@erickm6134]

Much respect Mr.Maynard. You always keep it on the level👍🙏🏻

[@BuleBolang]

Great video brother and congratulations 🤙🏼 happy to meet, sorry to part, happy to meet again 🤝🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@cyberspaceufo]

You deserve this promotion and much more for taking care so well of this channel, Maynard! Much love to you and yours!

[@ScottishRiteMasons]

You are too kind.

[@tracyjones4180]

My father was 33 Scottish Rite. I am very proud of him.

[@Belle-bx9vs]

He’s a true mason he kept everything secretive😂

[@ScottishRiteMasons]

This is a common misconception. The only private things masons do are how we identify to one another other. The rest isn’t really secret. You don’t have to like masonry for whatever silly reason you might have. But we hope you’ll stop spreading lies and misinformation.

[@MACTRUQUE]

@@ScottishRiteMasons that is not honest sir, and I am neutral regarding what masonry represents.

[@ScottishRiteMasons]

I am completely honest. And you are on purpose spreading false information.

[@MACTRUQUE]

@ no sir. I am confident you are playing with words when you say there are no secrets, when I know that the true meaning of many things are kept from even initiates. The idea of "no secrets" is simply suggesting that the average person does not know how to interpret true meaning.

[@ForTheRecord156]

@@ScottishRiteMasons symbolism is literally secretive lol

[@markrobbins7463]

Congratulations on receiving the 33°! I'm guessing it was at the biennial in August. I've never been more nervous to sign my own name than when I signed "the Book of Gold" in 2017.

[@cherrylchmielewski6407]

Excellent presentation. I am thoroughly enjoying this gem of a channel. My thanks, Sir

[@sechor]

Well done, Bro. Maynard. Thanks for more amazing content. If you ever make it out to Colorado, would love the opportunity to hang out and chat.

[@ScottishRiteMasons]

Sounds great!

[@billy0936]

i hope through this channel i can clear so many misunderstandings I've read and heard throughout the years. thanks. Congratulations on the degree.

[@hsenaltan1721]

Thanks!

[@ScottishRiteMasons]

Thank you for your support!! Very much appreciated!

[@jan3149]

As a 33rd Degree Scottish Rite Freemason in the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction and as a member of the Grand Lodge of Vermont, and Vermont Scottish I just wanted to say I enjoy your channel and look forward to future episodes. Thank you so much Illustrious Brother Maynard

[@GhettoGz]

Hello Sir, Could give us a small insight as what you have to do to get to that level? What exactly does it mean, are there any priveleges? What is the whole point? What is the distinction between being part of a lodge and part of group of good friends who always seek self - improvement? I am from Eastern Europe, and freemasonry hasn't spread over here. I was born a Christian Orthodox and our Church describes masons as satanists (I don't share this opinion). Thanks.

[@muptahu24]

York rights only has 18*

[@muptahu24]

​@@GhettoGzwhen good men, that have become better, that their demonstration in society and community and among peers, that your peers honor you, and pay respect to you.. due to good works.. it is this quality of men God chose to construct his temple, and make it's furnishings.

[@G_Venture]

I bet he owned sheep

[@markrogers1786]

@@jan3149 why did I get a Scottish Rite southern jurisdiction award in the military without any real explanation? When I was a kid I volunteered to help the local lodge and Shriners Easter charity. Then later without any contact I received the Scottish rite southern jurisdiction ribbon. Which I didn’t know existed and no one else got.

[@matthysdevilliers141]

Excellent interview. As an UGLE mason I have respect for those who made it to 33. You live the values

[@ScottishRite]

This has to be one of my favorite episodes. Great job Illustrous.

[@ScottishRiteMasons]

Thank you!

[@br-hank]

I am endlessly pleased for you my friend and Brother.

[@ScottishRiteMasons]

Thank you so much Grand Chaplain!

[@666HarAntiAbrahamic]

I am not making any false claims on the Freemasonry but I have a question that why Freemasonry admitted those British tyrants who looted and oppressed my country(Bharat/India) for several years. Your organization should have stopped them or at least fired them from your organization.

[@ForTheRecord156]

those british tyrants are in the organization

[@EyeOfTheCat2002]

@666HarAntiAbrahamic Bro, the Freemasons don't have political power. If an individual has power and is a Freemason, sure, but the Freemasons as an organisation have no political power. The British have been giving India billions every year, not much else we can do. History sucks gotta move forward.

[@7WARRIOR7CHIEF7]

I appreciate you Brother...Your a good man... Keep it up. I'm proud of you...Each Brother Inspires me to always do my best in everything I do...

[@ScottishRiteMasons]

Thanks brother. I'm glad to be of service.

[@TINYPINHEAD]

Love this , thank you, brother

[@Theo-pn6vc]

I'm excited for the live stream today In a couple of hours

[@JärvinenKarl_Fox]

I enjoyed the presentation Maynard, well done.

[@2662Mia]

What kind of work does a 32nd degree Scottish rite Freemason do to achieve the 33rd degree? Who decides if the work is sufficient to qualify for promotion? Are there documented criteria for advancement or is it subjective? Thanks for guiding my understanding of Scottish rite freemasonry

[@ScottishRiteMasons]

Well, the first thing is that a 32nd degree must first be honored as a Knight Commander of the court of honor (KCCH as we say). In most Valleys (local chapter) all the other KCCH masons will make nominations. Those nominations are then forwarded to the head of the Valley or Orient and then the final determination is voted on by the Supreme Council. The process is similar for the 33rd degree, but the selection pool is of the KCCH masons. There is no documented criteria. But if a Mason ASKS for that honor, tradition hold that he is automatically deemed to be unworthy.

[@lunam7249]

@@ScottishRiteMasons"the supreme council" is LONDON??

[@jacebrogden3490]

My grandpa told me a few years ago when he grew up in a small town in Alabama they had a Freemason lodge and he said they would always ask about “riding a goat” to the members when they were kids lol

[@sleepwell489]

That’s great! I am a master mason lodge 617 in a small town in Alabama and i remember before my EA them messing with me asking me if I was ready to ride the goat 😂😂

[@BobSmith-zq6gz]

We always tease 1st degree applicants like this :) When they're waiting in the antechamber, and they have no idea what's about to happen we'll comment to other brothers "I heard the goat didn't want to cooperate today." or "the goat in the last initiation really put up a fight." Always a good time :)

[@TK-le8wd]

I plan to start my Scottish Rite journey soon. I joined the Blue Lodge 20+ years ago and went into the York Rite. Lately, I've been drawn towards the Scottish Rite. I hope it's not too late in my life.

[@ScottishRiteMasons]

Never too late brother. We’d love to have you.

[@TK-le8wd]

@@ScottishRiteMasons Thank you, brother. It's looking like I may be going through at the end of the month. These videos inspired me and I hope to visit DC to see the beautiful temple there one day soon after joining.

[@deonwhite201]

Thank you for sharing this video on KZbin

[@clauzane]

If you were expecting any revelational "secretes" from this, think again.

[@thomasflewellyn4848]

I have a question I could ask a 33rd in my lodge but I'm just thinking about it I'm already a Prince Hall Mason and I just wanted to know due 33rds in Prince Hall get initiated at the same place in DC that the other body of Mason's get initiated or is it totally separate?

[@davidmcghee7696]

I love your videos by the way. Thanks for using tech to clear up confusion and teach others.

[@chefjamesmacinnis]

Brother from Canada here. Its slightly different here. Not much but different enough to confuse someone. A cool video could be to get a brother from Canada and highlight what makes us different and what makes us the same.

[@jasonreaser4314]

Well done Brother this has been inspiring on my journey to climb beyond

[@varao.offiziell]

Congrats. I think somebody who never goes through all degrees can look and search what they can but never will have the knowledge of one who earned all degrees. I start in a few days by degree one :)

[@ScottishRiteMasons]

Enjoy your journey!

[@jeffreyrubish347]

Congratulations!

[@deadsecstudios5969]

congratulations, I got the grade of M:. M:. In the past month and I am about to begin my journey in the Scottish Rite, how difficult is it to reach 33°?

[@ScottishRiteMasons]

Congrats on being a Master Mason! There is no higher honor really. And I know you will enjoy the Scottish Rite. The symbolism, history and teachings will be transformative IF you follow them truly. When you join the Rite, you will be made a 32nd (if you're in the USA). My suggestion is to not worry about becoming a 33rd. Find something in the fraternity to focus on~ degree work, community service...whatever. Take the lessons of Scottish Rite and put them to work in your life and your lodge. The work is its own reward and the accolades and honors will come in due time. ~M

[@slimacovidiu]

Great explanations!

[@FreebornJohnLillburne]

What exactly does it mean to find a mentor in Freemasonry? Just finding someone to help you better inculcate virtues etc? I love the idea of being made better by having men to look up to not only who are more professionally accomplished than I am, but also more virtuous and adept at living more meaningful lives. Is that what Masonic mentoring is, or is it more like being tutored in the esoteric symbolism and metaphysical teachings of Freemasons?

[@John-Adams-Can]

Is there a way to see if my great grandfather was a 33rd Degree Mason? He apparently tried unsuccessfully to get my father to join and really weird things have been occurring to me that I want to gain some information about.

[@ScottishRiteMasons]

If you have his name and basic age and where he lived, maybe.

[@amarok1124]

I am planning to knock, however I want to know if the Masonic Lodge that I will be knocking is registered and recognized by Masons around the world. There are two Lodges here in our City but I wonder how to check which one is registered. Can someone help out please. Thanks!

[@ScottishRiteMasons]

Check with the Grand Lodge or Prince Hall Grand Lodge in your state.

[@garlottos]

No blood drinking or human sacrifice? I'm demitting immediately 😆

[@ScottishRiteMasons]

[@andrewpatu1428]

They do when you reach the top that is the last oath Human sacrifice 70-80 percent of Freemason are completely deceived and delusional they lied to each other and to the world

[@paulfri1569]

Well done 🎉

[@brandonharwell95]

Congrats, Mr. Maynard! I'm getting voted in this Thursday, I'm super nervous

[@ScottishRiteMasons]

I am sure it will be great!

[@jeffreyrubish347]

That's exciting!

[@brandonharwell95]

​@ScottishRiteMasons Mr. Maynard, I did it!!! I got elected, I'm so excited! Your channel helped me and kept me motivated. Thank you so much!!

[@soopastar2121]

Question, I was noticing the fraternity OMEGA PSI PHI has their own credit union.... Does Masonry have a bank/credit union?

[@ScottishRiteMasons]

No. Masonry never got into banking. Many fraternities began life as mutual benefit societies, especially those that started in the post-civil war era. Many developed their own insurance brands and other things. Masonry opened old age homes and hospitals. But masons didn’t get into the other areas.

[@soopastar2121]

@@ScottishRiteMasons thank you for the reply. Would you know the insurance brands?

[@ScottishRiteMasons]

Knights of Columbus. Woodmen of the World, Mutual of Omaha, travelers of America to name a few. They are all over.

[@soopastar2121]

@@ScottishRiteMasons THANK YOU! I kind of figured TRAVELERS....duh, on my part.

[@TatianaVergara-h4t]

❤thanks very appreciate

[@MorisMouDeng-p5d]

I use to watch your videos and they're very benefit, I'm interested If possible can you show me a way how to join it.

[@rocketdogticker]

I'm still convinced you rode a giant eagle 🦅 while fighting a dragon 🐉 in the nether realm to earn your 33° You can't fool Maynard. I was here when you had 1k subs, now since the slayed dragon of Tartarus and became a 33° Mason, your subscriber base has swelled to 26k. If that is not black magic ✨ idk what is

[@ScottishRiteMasons]

Thank you for your support Brother....and don't be telling people about the Eagle!! ;)

[@TheRepentanceProject]

Huh

[@slimfit1017]

@@TheRepentanceProject fr what they talkin bout?

[@bartholetbay412]

Nice vid. I've always felt compelled to pursue the greatest interests of mankind, to wit. A way to be influential, powerful and protected. The inner me is gasping to find out more knowledge about the human race and about the things that not everyone is destined to know. I wish to blossom into the enlightenment that our forebears wanted so desperately for us to gain.

[@Margart526]

That feeling is understandable, it's just you been human. If you really seek enlightenment you can achieve that and so much more by joining the Illuminatus. I know it sounds mythical, but there are ways to actually get in.

[@bartholetbay412]

hi, is it even possible to join? i always thought it's meant for certain people in the upper class.

[@ScottishRiteMasons]

Freemasonry does not offer wealth or power. That’s just silliness. You can get more info at www.beafreemason.com

[@WolfBlessed]

I'm a 3rd Degree Freemason of Cincy, OH.

[@robertaitken9057]

Sorry but I have many questions. Many years ago I went through the blues and got my Masters degree went on to the Royal Arch where i went through the chair and then onto the Cryptic Council. Can you tell me what degree I have achieved. I am retired now and a widower from Scotland.

[@aynAlifsm]

Congratulations. Thank you.

[@GKRuff]

Brother Edwards I really appreciate you telling the truth about Freemasonry and reaching out to squash the mass hysteria and hypocrisy that is being created by people who are not Freemasons or by others who were and who have now gotten out. Your content is incredible. Keep up the good work. A PHA Brother. /G\ SMIB

[@ScottishRiteMasons]

Brother! I hope you and your family have a wonderful holiday. Whatever you’re celebrating!

[@GKRuff]

@ Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 🎁🍾💯

[@robertdavid2839]

Is there a book in print that has been out for at least 30 years. It describes the 33rd degree ceremony imprint. It's called "The deadly deception."

[@ScottishRiteMasons]

Seen it. Not even close to accurate.

[@brianlumsden5643]

Don't miss the profound symbolism of peeling the black from the white; and we still need the black to make sense of it all! 😂 Have a great day, brother!

[@DailyMasonicProgress]

In AASR Australia, and AASR Supreme Council for Scotland NSW Province -- 33rd Degree are District Administrator's and in the Administrative & Governance Roles.

[@qa4898]

I'm a TBI survivor and have cognitive disorder. I really try my best to control my behavior and to follow good role models but experiences blank spots where I just snap. Can I become a freemason.

[@markrobbins7463]

Each lodge conducts its own investigation of petitioners, and within the rules of their Grand Lodge, makes a determination on who they will accept based on that investigation. Your condition is not automatically disqualifying in most jurisdictions. It would be up to the lodge you petitioned to decide whether it would be a problem, after they make a determination of how often you "snap," and how those snaps manifest themselves.

[@qa4898]

Can you provide me a Grand Lodge in Pretoria South Africa?

[@GlennesEcho]

So when you enter the craft, you start off as an entered apprentice?

[@ScottishRiteMasons]

That is correct.

[@peterjamesmulbah3351]

🎉🎉🎉 congratulations sir you deserve it, I'm interested to be a member how can are I start sir

[@ScottishRiteMasons]

In masonry? There’s a video here on our channel. Check it out.

[@Africansuperstars]

Thanks Brother that was amazing - Master Mason Howick Lodge 314 Auckland New Zealand

[@Yohoo272]

What is the purpose or benefit of joining the Masons?

[@paulfri1569]

Learning Gods secret knowledge 📚

[@tracyjones4180]

When my father passed away, I do not remember running across a white hat. Is this something that remains in the lodge?

[@ScottishRiteMasons]

No. It would have been his personally. He may have given it to someone.

[@AminataBarrier]

Thanks you bro ❤❤

[@nanikhotseng6702]

I’m from South Africa 🇿🇦. How do I join??

[@toztoz8529]

Don't

[@bladerunner6021]

Are there any restrictions on age or race...

[@ScottishRiteMasons]

Over 18 in most places. 21 in some states. Open to men of all races, creeds and faiths.

[@BobSmith-zq6gz]

He's spot on regarding how you become one. I've been a 32nd for what feels like ever. I've filled out the passport, and the golden passport. But it's unlikely I will ever receive my 33rd. Because I'm just not active. I don't participate in any of the community events the Scottish Rite runs, nor do I participate in the dramas. I've spent who knows how many years sitting on the sidelines and just being quiet. And that won't get you to the 33rd. But between work, and my other masonic obligations in other appendant bodies, there just isn't time to add one more requirement to my life at the moment.

[@micomarinas2753]

if from entered apprentice to 33° how many years will it took?

[@ScottishRiteMasons]

A minimum of 10 years I would say. But usually much longer.

[@NikolaTesla_369]

32 degrees = 32 paths of wisdom? Sefer Yetzira? Any connection?

[@ScottishRiteMasons]

Never heard that one; certainly possible. Several of the first members of the Supreme Council in 1801 were Jewish and may have been familiar with the Sefer Yetzira. I think we can say "possible but unlikely". ~M

[@NikolaTesla_369]

@@ScottishRiteMasons ok...

[@petebock7021]

Well done Maynard!

[@kole075]

We must travel at precisely 33x the speed of sound to break out of our atmosphere :)

[@francesco6310]

The internet is full of crap about freemasonry, so it is very hard to understand what is true and what is not. You're probably asked this all the time, is true about what they say about the secret signs and handshakes to recognize who is a freemason? Or is it just another urban legend ? Thank you!!

[@The_left_hand_pillar]

When masons talk about secrets primarily that is indeed what they are talking about, secret handshakes, gestures and passwords. Mostly these serve as a tool for masons to test whether or not another person is in fact a Mason.

[@bnw4379]

They lie through their teeth to the profane. Don't ever trust anything they say

[@robothug6688]

I noticed you mentioned harry truman was 33rd degree scottish rite mason. He was also a member of the royal order of jesters. My question is are they still a recognized subdivision of the shriners? I have spoken to some freemasons and many have said they never heard of that subdivision.

[@ScottishRiteMasons]

I am not a member of the Jesters, so I can't really speak to it. It exists in some areas, not in others. Some of those smaller groups come and go.

[@TheVillan58]

Shriner here. The Royal Court of Jesters is an appendant body that’s invitation only and they only invite Shriners to join it. From what I can tell it’s just an unhinged party group, so most jurisdictions are very wary of it to begin with

[@gucciinthehouse3335]

How many years it would take someone to achieve 33rd degree ??

[@ScottishRiteMasons]

At least 10. Usually longer.

[@gucciinthehouse3335]

@@ScottishRiteMasonsI heard somewhere you can jump grades if you have a lot of money or fame is this true ??

[@ScottishRiteMasons]

Absolutely not. In fact if you ASK to get the 33rd degree you will NEVER get it. It cannot be bought. It can only be earned. The 1st through 32nd degrees are open to any Freemason. The 33rd is an honor and it is awarded to those who have served the community or fraternity for many years. And your post demonstrates the whole problem with society. "I heard somewhere..." Where? Who said it? How did they know? Are they a Mason or just spreading a rumor? Did they make it up to mess with you? You are jumping online and making rumors worse by saying these things.

[@JJ-io2nz]

I've had a member of the masons. Approach me and ask me if i'm interested in joining. I'm still trying to decide. I'm leaning towards yes but I have some reservations and questions.

[@ScottishRiteMasons]

No real mason will ever ask you to join. You must ask. It’s one of our little rules.

[@howardhuckleberry2098]

Since blue lodges have been declining, some lodges to allow recruitment to some extent, don't shoot the messenger! @@ScottishRiteMasons

[@K.greenbanks]

What is the grand collage of rites. Please

[@ScottishRiteMasons]

The Grand College of Rites is a regular Masonic body, dedicated to preserving the history and rituals of defunct and inactive Masonic orders. grandcollegeofrites.org/

[@mrnigh]

Thank You ,very revealing , I've only heard negative things , my mind is changed

[@perrolocox08]

Great! :))

[@Mrhandfriends]

Wow ! Youngest 33 degree mason ! Congratulations 🙌

[@ScottishRiteMasons]

I’m not even close to the youngest 33rd° Mason

[@xpansionteam1537]

No goat riding??? Turned it off when i heard that 😂 cheers for the vid

[@michaelchapman7779]

Great video as always. Have a great week ahead - Recently raised AR mason

[@ScottishRiteMasons]

Congrats on becoming a MM.

[@gfy2979]

"I'm not a ring guy but look at my giant masonry tattoo"

[@ScottishRiteMasons]

Yeah. I don’t like to wear rings. So I don’t. I wear other stuff all the time. Really no mystery. Troll someplace else sport.

[@derrickfreeman128]

When looking at the logo, the square is set at 90 degrees and compass set at 47. Interesting that 137 is the 33rd prime number and that a-z is 1-26 & capitol A is 27 which means capitol G is 33….

[@ScottishRiteMasons]

The square is at 90° because that’s what makes it a square. The compasses changes based on degree and Rite. And that’s a lot of jumping through illogical hoops to get to 33.

[@pinfish7459]

I am not a mason but I was wondering if there will ever be any higher degrees in the future? Like, are the degrees set in stone or could they possibly change within the realm of what is already established?

[@pinfish7459]

Can high rank masons change parts of the order - brotherhood? Is the fraternity more like laws of science or the declaration of independence, in regards to its purpose and functionality?

[@pinfish7459]

I am interested in masonry, because my great grandfather was a mason, and I have met several masons in my life including a 32°. My sister introduced me to illuminati conspiracy years ago and I've been kind of interested from that as well. It's hard not to look at that pyramid and eye on the dollar bill for many generations seeing the design and not knowing much else about it left only with a general sense of wonder as to its origins.

[@ScottishRiteMasons]

Degrees have been updated periodically to make them more modern in language. It’s not a “dead” system that never updates. Anything is possible but it’s unlikely we will go beyond 33 degrees.

[@pinfish7459]

Thanks​@@ScottishRiteMasons

[@Toaster207]

Do you guys have links with MOD, DOD, DARPA, FSB, MI6 or IDF?

[@ScottishRiteMasons]

I’m sure there are individual masons who work for or with those groups. Just like I am sure there are members of other fraternities who work for and with those organization. But as a whole? No. We do not. We are just a fraternity despite tinfoil hat theories to the contrary.

[@darknoble1151]

degrees continued to be added to a point and it stopped at 33. similar to there being 2 degrees in early craft masonry...there were not originally 32 in the SR...

[@ScottishRiteMasons]

Well. Yes and no. The system upon which the SR is based didn’t have 33. But the supreme council since its inception has had 33 (1801)

[@josesuokas217]

10 sefirot + 22 paths in the tree of life=32 degrees? Thats one theory ive read. Many esoteric schools use the tree of life as a model for initiation including Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn and others so it would make sense in my opinion. You think that might be one explanation? Also i want to ask if Memphis-Misraim is recognized as an official masonic body? It has over 90 degrees and they say it in their website and i think it is more egyptian in its symbolism and rituals.

[@zer0bankoe]

What about the 33 Strategies of War? Is that linked with 33° Free Mason?

[@ScottishRiteMasons]

No.

[@iamblacksand]

The 33rd degrees represents the 33 vertebrae's in the spinal cord. Once the serpentine energy travels through the 33 vertebrates, it acends into the 3rd eye, reaching true illumination. That's my understanding, but I'm not a freemason, so I could be wrong.

[@teecee1567]

@iamblacksand Yes, you're wrong. Sorry.

[@youretheai7586]

Congratulations brother!!

[@geoffbrown8748]

What is the relevance of the telephone??

[@PeteCannellasSound]

Congratulations 🍾🎊🎉

[@kerzel6893]

How do I join ?

[@UnderwaterJohn-fn7jg]

How long does it take to get degrees?

[@ScottishRiteMasons]

It depends on a variety of factors. The performance of each degree takes about 2 hours each. But if you mean from petition a blue lodge to 32nd degree? Usually 18 months or so in the USA.

[@MrSuSp7]

What's the difference between AF&AM and F&AM?

[@Jonathan-b2j7s]

Can one be forced to join ?even on penalty of death ?! I have been heavily recruited by the local lodge. They even went so far as to send an assassin to kill me. He gave me the first, second, and third degree, not of initiation, but interrogation . He kept demanding"what about harem of beef ?"?!...i still have no idea what he was talking about.

[@ScottishRiteMasons]

I’ll take “things that never really happened for 1000 Alex….”

[@Jonathan-b2j7s]

@@ScottishRiteMasons you can read the police report yourself

[@ScottishRiteMasons]

3 to 1 money says you won't send it to us....because it doesn't exist.

[@Jonathan-b2j7s]

@@ScottishRiteMasons um, look man. I'm not lying. I'm reaching out to you to try to make some sense of the situation. I never asked to join.

[@Jonathan-b2j7s]

@@ScottishRiteMasons the right hand doesn't know what the left hand is doing. Forgive my ignorance. This is clearly a too public forum to discuss this matter. You can't know what occurred in my local area.

[@PeteCannellasSound]

Are there any decent York rite channels? I’ve been interested in joining the York rite but I’d like to check it out first

[@ScottishRiteMasons]

Not that I know of.

[@hamzahsaeed]

Can you bulletpoint what benefits I would expect to receive once achieving this highly esteemed status?

[@ScottishRiteMasons]

There are no benefits. It's simple an honor. You don't get anything except a white hat to wear at formal meetings. Masonry is NOT about "getting" things.

[@JasonAmeno]

I don't have Any Contact of Freemasonry can I Join US

[@brendanlee4444]

Yes, contact your local lodge and let them know you would like to join. If you are unsure where to find your local, there will be a Grand Lodge which looks after the area you live in, you should be able to find this in a quick google search and let them know you are looking to join. We have a saying here in Australia, which would apply most if not all the world over, 2 B 1 ASK 1. Reach out and providing you are of legal age, Good standing and belive in a supreme being then youre most of the way there. Each reigon does things slightly different so i'll avoid going into specifics. My Blue lodge has had a number of members joine recently who have had no prior contact with any masons. Lastly, and this would be great if you did. When you see a bunch of fellas in nice suites at a lodge building, go say hi, I'd like to know about joining. Trust me, The will love it.

[@thehighcommunity247]

Thanks for the great video man. 💯☯️⚕️🕉️☮️♾️✝️

[@dont.ripfuller6587]

"Questions welcomed, but no conspiracy nonsense..." Deftly dodged that bullet, I see. I reckon all the questions I might have would fall into this category in some form or fashion.

[@ScottishRiteMasons]

I will answer any polite question. But question that start out with presuppositions that masonry is inherently bad or some kind of cabal don’t come from a place of curiosity or interest. Ask and I’ll do my best to answer. But I answer in the spirit in which the question is asked.

[@randomviewer3494]

@@ScottishRiteMasons Why are women not allowed in the freemasons?

[@mydtfprints25]

Just to clarify, the Master Mason or 3rd degree is the highest and sublime. Appendant bodies is not a continuation of your degrees but rather supplementary learnings illustrated by degrees as well. 33rd deg cannot be higher than the 3rd degree in terms of rank or prestige.

[@ScottishRiteMasons]

Right. Pretty sure I say that several times in the video. Thee degrees are not really "ranks" even though we call ita rank for shorthand. Each degree has a title, and the titles do not confer any authority, only denote that you have received that degree.

[@mydtfprints25]

@@ScottishRiteMasons Plus it isn't right to be called a 33rd degree freemason rather a 33rd degree scottish rite mason. I wish you well Brother.

[@ScottishRiteMasons]

Technically, yes. But do we need to be so nuts about it? I mean, in the Grand scheme of things who cares which way it is. I mean if I wanted to go all crazy, I could lost all my titles in YR, KT etc. But I again think we can short hand it.

[@jasonbond4248]

how to get a referral to become a mason?

[@teecee1567]

@jasonbond4248 The usual route in to Freemasonry is to approach someone you know is a Mason and to ask them. If you do not know any Masons, you simply need to Google Masonic Lodges in your area and apply via their website.

[@jimmiehock]

Are there any bodies, appendant or otherwise, that are invite only to only those that have attained the 33rd degree?

[@ScottishRiteMasons]

I’m sure there is something informal somewhere but I’d guess it’s like a pancake club or cigar club type of informal gathering. But nothing official from the Supreme Council.

[@johnbeharre208]

Hi my name is John from the Bahamas is there a age limit to becoming a free mason???

[@BobSmith-zq6gz]

18 is the minimum. There is no upper age limit. You could become one at age 100 if you wanted.

[@juiice9233]

How do you join the freemasons

[@bigbanger7548]

Hey man! You seem like a reputable Mason. I'm a huge fan of the KZbin channel "Esoteric Freemasonry Unveiled". If you've ever got the time, would you mind checking out an episode or 2 and letting me know your opinion on it! Unfortunately the owner of that channel vanished off KZbin years ago after only posting 13 videos. Though his course was left incomplete, I feel it gave me some very valuable tools. I'd be very curious to see what a currently active and reputable mason such as yourself thinks of the channel! Appreciate you bringing more light to the community bro!

[@ScottishRiteMasons]

I’ll take a look.

[@bigbanger7548]

@@ScottishRiteMasons awesome 🙏

[@bigbanger7548]

@@ScottishRiteMasons lmk when/ if you check it out 🙏🙏

[@cameronblankenship1246]

My mother and her mothers were eastern stars, and my grandfathers and their fathers were Masons. That being said the degrees represent master levels when they parallel to each other and each of the degree’s at 11 and so forth represents mastery of the one before. I could be mistaken, but I believe the levels up to 99 which represent mastery of the universe are revealed for those who have earned them by their work amongst others and their belief in all! And for reference they’re maiden names were swan, Bingham, and Haium

[@ScottishRiteMasons]

No. This is not the truth. There are no “levels up to 99” in Scottish rite Masonry.

[@charliegriffin8195]

Who do I need to reach out to for a list or understanding of what my father did as a Scottish Rite Mason? Do I just contact my local lodge or is there an archivist that I need to reach out to??

[@ScottishRiteMasons]

Where was he a Scottish Rite Mason? What area?