Freemasonry shares many of the same beliefs as Sikh's. For example, men from all religions can meat in peace as equals, those who's rights are being denied should be defended, all brothers are equal and meet on the level, charity is an extremely important part of life, that life should be equally divided between God, Work, and Family. These are values which all true Masons must hold.
Reference:: Sikh Philosophy Network http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/sikh-sikhi-sikhism/26391-are-there-any-freemasons-sikhs-here.html
Masonry unfortunatley has been the subject of conspiracy since it's founding. Some claim devil worship, others that masons are trying to take over the world... none of this is based in fact. Benjamin Franklin once said that the greatest secret of Freemasonry, is that there are no secrets. It is the obligation of an initiate to keep the secrets, even though they are available in many books. Freemasonry teaches through allegory and symbols which frightens some... they are just unaware that symbols were developed when most men were illiterate. Most all masons have a deep connection with God, albeit in there own way. The thing that binds them as brothers is honor and God.
