} This idea that Freemasonry can improve people, that it "makes good men
} better," along with its long history and rich traditions, is among its
} primary appeals.  I see it alluded to in almost everything I've read and
} it was certainly disucssed in the one conversation I had, but the answer
} as to just how Freemasonry does this seems elusive.  I was told,
} basically, that it can't be explained, you can only know it by doing it.
} That may be the only answer, but it is not a very satisfying answer.  If
} you could explain this to me, then maybe I would come beat the doors
} down to join and my previous experience would be rendered instantly
} moot.