> The Freemasonry FAQ
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> Version 1.0
> August 2006
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> This Frequently Asked Question comes from the weekly USENET MASONRY FAQ, posted to alt.freemasonry every Friday at 08:00 Pacific. Please refer to the weekly FAQ for other resource and contact information.
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> Are there any Masonic functions that I can attend as a non-Mason?
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> Yes. Many Lodges open their installation of officers to the public.
> Once a year, a new Worshipful Master takes office. The ceremony
> performed during his inauguration is public. It is not the same
> ceremony as would be performed in a regular Masonic ritual or degree,
> but it does have the flavoring of Masonic symbolism and allows the
> public to "get a feel for Masonry" without being Masons. NOTE: Not all
> jurisdictions have public installations. Call or write your local
> lodge for details.
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> In addition, many Lodges sponsor public functions throughout the year, ...

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> I attended a Masonic dinner and found that one of the masons was a man
> I wantewd nothing to do with.
>