Introduction to Freemasonry

This is pretty cool:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9B4srDnzQzs&feature=youtu.be

Antrim freemasons challenge suspension in court

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-25936502

Scout group gets cash boost from Freemasons

http://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/scout-group-gets-cash-boost-from-freemasons-1-6398769

A freemason handshake in Turkey

http://en.cihan.com.tr/news/A-freemason-handshake-in-Turkey_4230-CHMTM0NDIzMC81

Freemasons complain their Grand Lodge organ isn't loud enough

Quite amusing:

http://www.camdennewjournal.com/news/2014/jan/freemasons-complain-their-grand-lodge-organ-isnt-loud-enough

Freemasonry: 'The firm within the firm'

How can Tony Gosling get it so wrong? I was looking at Form P last night for a candidate who is applying to my Lodge. This specifically states that candidates will not use Freemasonry to advance themselves. Part of the initiation ceremony has this theme as well "uninfluenced by mercenary or any other motive" etc. etc. Has he not read the Antient Charge in the Book of Constitution?

As Upton Sinclair wrote "It's difficult to get a man to understand something if his salary depends upon his not understanding it.

http://rt.com/op-edge/freemasonry-operation-tiberius-uk-972/

Masons’ grand sum for Keighley foodbank

http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/10946732.Masons____grand_sum_for_Keighley_foodbank/?ref=rss

Freemasonry Explained In Groundbreaking Yorkshire Exhibition

That's more like it! Accurate reporting on Freemasonry. Come on journalists, you know you can do it if you try!

http://yorkshiretimes.co.uk/article/Freemasonry-Explained-In-Groundbreaking-Yorkshire-Exhibition

Freemasons donate £800 to Rape Crisis

More on the charitable work of Freemasons:
http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/10947359.Freemasons_donate___800_to_Rape_Crisis/

Freemasonry: An enjoyable hobby or a dark secret society?

Bit of a mixed review that reports and rather sits on the fence, whilst churning out the dated stereotypes "it has been reported that", "in the past suspicions" etc. etc.Yet another reporter gets their first story on the Craft.

http://www.kentnews.co.uk/news/freemasonry_an_enjoyable_hobby_or_a_dark_secret_society_1_3215492

Leaked reports highlights role of freemasons in the UK police

Unfortunately this story seems to be rolling around the internet. It refers to an enquiry back in in 2002 (isn't that a bit old?), appears to be two lines in a report that is pure speculation (i.e. where is the evidence) and finally inflames ancient and ridiculous superstitions about a "secret organisation".

Journalism at its poorest.

http://www.presstv.ir/detail/2014/01/15/345663/leaked-reports-highlights-role-of-freemasons-in-the-uk-police/

Revealed: How Freemasons are used to corrupt justice system

This is almost like nostalgia: the sort of article that used to appear about Freemasonry. Where's the evidence?

http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/uk/revealed-how-freemasons-are-used-to-corrupt-justice-system-29909474.html#comments

Article on Irish Freemasonry

Are rather curious, somewhat whimsical article . However,a  somewhat interesting and welcome insight into Irish Freemasonry

http://www.independent.ie/opinion/editorial/there-are-ladies-nights-i-dont-particularly-enjoy-them-and-i-dont-think-the-women-do-either-if-you-asked-them-what-they-thought-about-freemasonry-the-answer-would-be-that-they-find-it-hilariousassistant-to-the-grand-secretary-irish-freemasons-29900094.html