Description

Freemasonry consists of fraternal groups that trace their origins to the medieval guilds of stonemasons. Freemasonry is one of the oldest fraternities in the world and among the oldest still-existing organisations in history. Modern Freemasonry broadly consists of three main traditions:Anglo-American style Freemasonry, which insists that a "volume of sacred law", such as the Bible, Quran or other religious text should be open in a working lodge, that every member should profess belief in a supreme being, that only men should be admitted, and discussion of religion or politics does not take place within the lodge. Continental Freemasonry or Liberal Freemasonry which has continued to evolve beyond these restrictions, particularly regarding religious belief and political discussion. Women Freemasonry or Co-Freemasonry, which includes organisations that either admit women exclusively or accept both men and women. Women Freemasonry can lean both Liberal or Conservative, sometime requiring a religion or not depending on the Grand Orient or Obedience.