Like all collectives there are good and bad people and elements within them. As a Mason in good standing and very active at the state and local levels, I can tell you this; Freemasonry at its core is a scholarly work, members are encouraged to study several fields and master as many as possible. The only thing secret is our words, grips, and tokens of the Lodge. We do not reveal these things to non-members as it is an oath made to our Brothers and your word is your bond. A man who brakes his word is no longer worthy of trust among the Brothers. That said all our 'secrets' are readily available for all to find and have been since the 1800's. Freemasonry only seeks to help good men become better men in their lives, families, and communities. Soro's is not an active member of any accepted Lodge that I can locate, he is on no registry.