NM Requirements

What are the requirements in New Mexico?

A Candidate must be:

  • Male
  • at least 18 Years of Age
  • able to Profess a Belief in God
  • of Good Character
  • a resident of New Mexico for the six months immediately preceeding his petition

 

Can an atheist be a Mason?

The only religious requirement is that candidates believe in a Supreme Being. If you can in good faith profess such a belief, you are eligible to become a Mason. No atheists will ever knowingly be made a Mason. There are Christian — Catholic, Protestant, Mormon — Jewish, Buddhist, and Muslim Masons. It would be tedious and pointless to go into a religion-by-religion, and then denomination-by-denomination discussion. The key points to remember are the requirement of belief in a Supreme Being and the fact that Masonry is a fraternity, not a religion.

Do I have to be invited?

Don't wait to be invited — you'll wait a long time! Masons do not actively recruit or ask non-Masons to join the fraternity. The requirement is that candidates come of their own free will. Some Grand Lodges allow solicitation to some degree, provided it is subtle and with the strict provision that no pressure is applied.

You don't need to be invited in any jurisdiction, and if you're interested, act!

 

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