To The OP: From studying Free Masonry, I know 3 truths.

- The majority of Free Masons who attend The Blue Lodge rarely initiate into the higher levels beyone the Third Degree. High Initiates, which may be refered to as The Illuminati are reserved for the elite minority, the few.

- Women are not allowed in The Lodge, nor does The Mason ever share what transpires in The Lodge or the life within his Brotherhood with wives, girlfriends etc. et al.

- The god of The Free Mason, is an amalgamation of many pagan gods.

- Free Masons exist in every culture. Even muslim nationality. So, the poster who stated muslim symbolism was seen in The Lodge would make logical sense.

- The term "hood-winked" comes from the first ritual of initiation. While on their knees, the initiate has a hood placed over his head, and a sword held to his heart while he pledges allegiance to The Brotherhood.

Opinion: Free Masonry is an evil practice.