What Do Freemasons Actually Believe?

The Freemasons were (and still are) a mysterious organization. Like most long-standing fraternal societies, camaraderie and social standing is built into the heart of their community. Historically, a number of iconic American figures have counted themselves among the group's ranks ... But why? What are the Freemasons' religious beliefs? What led to the group's inception? And why have women been kept out of the organization for so long? There's a lot that most people still don't know about the Freemasons — especially what their complex belief system entails. So, we're here to answer that burning question: What do Freemasons actually believe?