if i have vandalism on my record, can i become a free mason?

Question

if i have vandalism on my record, can i become a free mason?

Answer 1

Felony or misdemeanor? How long ago? How old were you? What did you vandalize? It is not a yes or no kind of thing, the totality of the circumstances would have to be know and considered.

Answer 2

I think you'll be okay.



There are no medical requirements, per se, although there is mention of nonage and dotage. These apply to ones' mental capabilities not their physical abilities.



I know many Masons, not all old, that are handicapped, including a paraplegic.



I don't think you were trying to join any mainstream form of Masonry if you had to get a physical. I've never heard of such a thing.

Answer 3

Medical requirements? When did we get those? We raised a mason who had a broken leg. Did it from a wheelchair.



As far as the conviction, depending on what it was, you can be admitted, be honest with the lodge.

Answer 4

You know that is a good question. I remember when I was in my teens. See I had a lot of relatives that were brothers in the lodge, and I wanted to do it too when I got older. So when I got into trouble for getting drunk and throwing acorns at cars at 16 I was also worried about this. Fortunately for me, I never was able to become a mason regardless of my criminal record because of the medical requirements for initiates.

Answer 5

If it's a misdemeanor, then yes.



NOTES:



There are no 'medical requirements' to become a Freemason.