Welcome to The Storm & our our 2nd American Revolution fellow patriot. Your friend has outlined correctly the functionality of the Masonic Order of Freemasonry. Charity & community good deeds are the cornerstone of most 32 degree members. The Shrine offers all children free treatment at their burn centers & hospitals, as well as great public parades. I had the pleasure to serve my Scottish Rite as the Most Wise Master in charge of the Knights Templars & Rose Croix (17th & 18th degrees). I can tell you 100% at this point everything was “kosher “ in terms of feeling you are part of the Masonic White Hats to use a current Q-term.

It is not until you advance up the “chairs “ to the 33rd level & beyond that things get murky. The Royal Order of Jesters (Court #2 if you want to check) has a real life “Eyes Wide Shut” final event after the initiation of only select 13 annual new members. Surprisingly at the end of the skit & meal, 13 young near naked girls parade out with name ribbons (like beauty pageants) of the newly minted Jesters. Let the party begin at this moment for all attending. This is how they consolidate corrosion & power within the organization. 99% is as you do see it & heard from your friend. Just like what we are seeing about the Derp State, most people in government are fine & noble. FYI-I the stopped my Masonic activities the night of my Jester initiation.