Story of an Endowed LDS member that joined the Freemasons

After going through all of the LDS ordinances I joined the Freemasons. This video is a memoir of my experience becoming a Master Mason. I compare and contrast Mormon and Masonic rituals. Disclaimer: All thoughts, views and opinions in this video are my own and come from my perspective and personal experiences. They do not represent any organization. 0:00 Mormonism and Freemasonry 1:47 Local lodge dynamics 4:27 Masonic degrees and symbols 5:56 Comparing temple rituals 8:23 First degree initiation 11:16 Ritual similarities 14:29 Penalties and symbols 18:56 Advanced ritual meaning 25:18 The third degree play 29:49 Broadening spiritual search