What are Freemasons?

[TheTempestuous1]

Hi I am reading a book by Diana Gabaldon (all of you who now the series, please join me in a collective drool ::Jamie Fraser:: :heartthro :mmm: ) and they mention freemasonry, as some kind of order in the 1700's ext.. What exactly is it, what'd they do and why was it secret? Thanks for the info!!

[Danustouch]

Hi Tempest :) If you go to the search function at the top of your screen and type in the word "Freemasonry" or "Freemasons" or "masonic". I know that you will find many previous threads on the subject, that will help you in your search for info on freemasonry :) Happy Hunting ! :)

[Myst]

Here's what the search engine pulled up for me.

http://www.mysticwicks.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=3356&highlight=freemasonry
http://www.mysticwicks.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=5864&highlight=freemasonry
http://www.mysticwicks.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1205&highlight=freemason