Ed,
I don't know if you're ready for this answer, but here goes. We all pass through eternity by reincarnation. (This is how resurrection works.) Three lifetimes ago, I was a Grand Master Mason. Two lifetimes ago, I was considering becoming a Mason, but was assassinated by a 33 degree Mason and a conspiracy of high-degree Mason within the US Govt. In my last incarnation, I was not a Mason.
Prior to and during the American Revolution, I have great respect for Freemasons. During the Civil War, the Southern Masons - including CSA General Albert PIke - were very evil and very powerful! Nowadays, I have mixed views towards Freemasonry, like I have mixed views towards Christians. Some are good and godly and some are ungodly and hypocrites! I do promote that men and women consider joining Freemasonry primarily for the information they have been witholding from the public.
Synchronism: 12:28 "The information they have been witholding from the public". "Gerald Ford" (a 33 degree Mason). I Know What I Saw - History 2 Channel