MYTH:
"Freemasons Use Funny Handshakes to Gain Advantages in Life"

THE FACTS:
FALSE - Masonic handshakes (or 'grips') are ritualistic tokens for recognition, allowing members to identify each other, historically for travel and now symbolically within ceremonies. They have no sway or advantage in life.

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MYTH:
"You’re Not Allowed To Tell Anyone You Are A Freemason"

THE FACTS:
FALSE - Freemasons are allowed to tell people they’re Freemasons. There’s no rule against it. In fact, many do. The also wear rings or lapel pins, list it openly in biographies or obituaries, talk about it with friends and family.

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MYTH:
"Freemasonry is an Old Mans Club"

THE FACTS:
FALSE - Our Province is getting younger every year. Alongside the experience and insight of our senior members, Buckinghamshire is witnessing a significant surge in men joining in their 20s and 30s. Why? In an age of constant digital distraction, young men are craving real connection, strong mentorship, and opportunities to make a tangible difference. 

Whether you're 18 or 80, if you're a man of good character, there’s a seat for you at the table

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MYTH:
"Freemasonry Takes Up All Your Time"

THE FACTS:
FALSE - Plenty of Freemasons have full-time jobs, families, hobbies, and other commitments. Lodges always stress that family, work, and personal life come first. Freemasonry is very much a “you get out what you put in” kind of thing and is flexible to allow this.

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MYTH:
"Freemasons Only Donate to Themselves, to Help Themselves"

THE FACTS:
FALSE - Freemasons donate millions of pounds each year to support a variety of charitable causes and help their local communities

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MYTH:
"Freemasons Only Look After Their Own"

THE FACTS:
FALSE - Freemasonry is a fraternity that has its roots firmly in the ground to help both financially and with time, community projects, charities, societies and groups all for the greater good.

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MYTH:
"Freemasons Have to Give A Proportion of Their Salary to Charity"

THE FACTS:
FALSE - Freemasonry at its core is very community & charity based, BUT, a member is to only donate what time & money they can afford. No dictation, expectation or judgement is made on how much this is.

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MYTH:
"You must be a Christian to become a Freemason."

THE FACTS:
 FALSE - most mainstream Freemasonry does require belief in a Supreme Being, but it doesn’t specify which religion. Christians, Jews, Muslims, Hindus, Sikhs, and others have all been Freemasons. Lodges avoid religious debates and don’t teach a specific theology.
The Bible is often present in English-speaking lodges, but other sacred texts are used depending on members’ faiths

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MYTH:
"Freemasons have undue influence on politics and religion."

THE FACTS:
 FALSE - Freemasonry is a non-political and non-religious organisation that welcomes members of all faiths and backgrounds. Its members are expected to uphold certain moral and ethical standards that are widely accepted in society. It is essential to distinguish between rumours, allegations and factual evidence when assessing claims of undue influence. Finally, Freemasons must abstain from every topic of political or religious discussion at meetings.

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MYTH:
“You must come from a masonic family to become a freemason”

THE FACTS:
 FALSE In reality, you do NOT need to come from a Masonic family, nor do you need to be invited to join. Many Freemasons have no family or friends’ connection to the fraternity at all. Freemasonry welcomes men from all backgrounds who meet our standards of good character.

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