While they are stated in slightly different
words in various jurisdictions (and a few jurisdictions may have one or two
requirements beyond these), they basically are as follows:
- Being a man, freeborn, of good repute and well-recommended
- A belief in a Supreme Being
- Ability to support one's self and family
- Of lawful age
- Come to Freemasonry of their "own free will and accord.
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