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| Originally Posted by Emeth1 Freemasonry used to be the conscience of society. The fraternity was comprised of the movers and shakers, of the great scientists, and philosphers. It was a society where we weren't about fish fyrs etc., but more about intellectual debate. Education on the relevant issues of today, as well as maintianing the understanding of the past. It was an organization not to gain sales leads, but to affect change yourself and on society. It was an organization that took good men and made the stronger spiritually (not necessarily relious) as well as stronger in character. It gave men a solice when the world around them strayed, as it often does.
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Yes, that is largely true. However, Freemasonry as such is an institution of the Enlightenment, and threw its lot in heavily with the age of reason. At a certain point that came to a limit. The great successes in providing education, advancing science, and bringing Democracy may have achieved a state of diminishing returns. Certainly Masonry should be more than seeking business contacts, much more. Masonry will change a great deal in the next twenty years, I believe.