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I mean are there some sort of duties that freemasons have to perform, such as community help, or just among the organization itself?

OK, gotchya.

Actually, among a Freemason's duties to mankind, charity is especially important. A Mason is reminded that ALL men, not just fellow Masons, are his brothers.

A Mason also has obligations to his Brother Masons, that include respect for his Brother's private conversations with him, respect for the chastity of his Brother's wife, mother, sisters, and daughters, and a duty to never cheat, steal from, or defraud a Brother Mason. A Mason is also obligated to care for the widows and orphans of his deceased Brothers.

Some of Freemasonry's detractors have a problem with it for religious reasons. Freemasonry only requires that a man believe in a Supreme Being... "God", if you will. Beyond that, a man's perception of God, and how he is led to worship is between the individual Mason and his God. Some people feel that Freemasonry is anti-Christian because the fraternity does not require the belief in, and worship of Jesus Christ. We do not disagree (as Masons) with one another over matters of religion or politics, because the discussion of those two subjects is forbidden in the Lodge.

I hope this helps answer your question.

Freemasonry is a variant of the gnostic kabbalah. It is profoundly Luciferian. From Albert Pike's "Doctrine and Morals":

"The true name of Satan, the Kabalists say, is that of Yahveh reversed; for Satan is not a black god... Lucifer, the Light Bearer! Strange and mysterious name to give to the Spirit of Darkness! Lucifer, the Son of the Morning! Is it he who bears the Light...Doubt it not!"

No Christian can be a Freemason.

Freemasonry only requires that a man believe in a Supreme Being... "God", if you will. Beyond that, a man's perception of God, and how he is led to worship is between the individual Mason and his God. Some people feel that Freemasonry is anti-Christian because the fraternity does not require the belief in, and worship of Jesus Christ. We do not disagree (as Masons) with one another over matters of religion or politics, because the discussion of those two subjects is forbidden in the Lodge.

Masons deny membership to those who simply state they believe in God through faith in Christ. On the other hand, they insist they welcome only those who believe in God. If the latter statement were indeed true, then the prior statement as a subset would be included, but those with faith through Christ are excluded. Go figure. To what 'god' do they actually base their devotion, when they disallow faith through Christ?

The question/answer on this thread reads like ION by Plato.

At university we first studied liberally the arts and sciences. After completing the courses we concentrated on our focused studies using the knowledge gathered in the formative years. Meanwhile we built bonds with our classmates, sacrificed for our class, performed outreach, and if we were so honored to achieve, were bestowed leadership duties.

Freemasonry is university for the mind and enlightened tolerance for the soul. If you choose to hate the organization you are free to express that hate. Just thank a F&AM for helping forge this right to hate and express outrage.

“and a duty to never cheat, steal from, or defraud a Brother Mason.”

Simply reading this implies that it is conversely OK to “cheat, steal from, or defraud” others.
I would assume that this is not the intent, but why is the quote worded in this manner?

One of my favorite stories about Masonic brotherhood is the legend about Sam Houston's encounter with Santa Ana. Supposedly, when Antonio Lopez was captured, he gave Sam Houston the Masonic handshake for distress (does such a handshake exist?). Houston then decided to spare his life. This is how I heard the story, although I'm sure various other versions exist.

I was wondering if any Masons here have seen "The Magic Flute" and "get it" on another level then us non-Masons do.