I have listened to all of this Masonic bullshit for long enough. I am a Mason in the US. I have been Master of my Lodge twice. Started in early 2000's and learned some things.
1) In this regard, The net is full of Parrots.
2) You should read a little History (England)
3) You will udoubtfully hear about Clandestine Masonry. ( kind of important historically)
4) most of what I've read here is patent bullshit and makes people sound like fools.
You should probably not believe everything on the internet. There is a bit of bad history, but history none the less. There are some very well researched books out there at any good bookstore.
Get off the net and read books. I think it might be helpful.
By the way, not offended. Everyone has an opinion. I think the opinion should should be based on reason, not someones crap on the internet.