On the European mainland, after 50 years of fighting, the Concordat of Worms provided a similar, but longer lasting, compromise when signed on September 23, 1122. It eliminated lay investiture, while leaving secular leaders some room for unofficial but significant influence in the appointment process.
The Freemasons is a fraternal organization formed in the late 16th or early 17th century, which permits men of any religion to join.
Masons are men who have joined a fraternity, and who refer. to themselves as Freemasons. The main principles of Freemasonry insist that each member. show tolerance, respect and kindness in his actions toward. others; practices charity and care for the community as a. whole; and strives to achieve high moral standards in his. own personal life. Honor and integrity are at the core of the Masonic belief.