Independent Order of Odd Fellows, related to freemasons because they have an eye in the logo?

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According to my web search results, the Independent Order of Odd Fellows (IOOF) is a non-political, non-sectarian international fraternal order of Odd Fellowship. It was founded in 1819 by Thomas Wildey in Baltimore, Maryland, United States1. The order is also known as the Triple Link Fraternity, referring to the order’s “Triple Links” symbol, alluding to its motto "Friendship, Love and Truth"1.

The IOOF is not affiliated with or an appendant body of Freemasonry. Although the two fraternities share similar values and symbolism, they remain mutually independent. George IV of the United Kingdom was the first documented of many Odd Fellows to also attend freemasonry, but the societies remain independent2.

The all-seeing eye is a common symbol in both the IOOF and Freemasonry, as well as other groups and cultures. It represents the watchful care of a supreme being or a higher power. The eye is often surrounded by rays of light or a glory, and sometimes accompanied by a triangle or other shapes3.

The IOOF and Freemasonry have different origins, rituals, degrees, and structures, but they both aim to promote moral and social improvement among their members and communities. They also have a history of mutual respect and cooperation, as well as inter-fraternal relations with other orders4.

I hope this information was helpful. If you want to learn more, you can check out the following links:

Independent Order of Odd Fellows - Wikipedia Are The Odd Fellows Part Of Freemasonry? - Midnight Freemasons The Odd Fellows and Freemasons: Different Paths to the Same Goal Independent Order of Odd Fellows · Illuminating Brotherhood … - Omeka

Meanwhile, notice this Midnight Freemasons.. bookmarked that the other day. Let's check that page.

http://www.midnightfreemasons.org/2015/01/are-odd-fellows-part-of-freemasonry.html

"I get the question a lot. Believe it or not, the Independent Order of Odd Fellows (I.O.O.F.) is not affiliated with or an appendant body of Freemasonry. However, it is pretty obvious that the two Fraternities are very similar in both the symbolism they use, the values they share, and in the way they began. Both Fraternities use many of the same symbols--the "All Seeing Eye," the sun and moon, the Holy Bible, and the beehive are of a few of many symbols used by both Fraternities. Freemasons will readily recognize nearly all of the symbols on the Odd Fellows chart below. They also have an initiation and degree system much like Masonry, and use aprons as part of their regalia."

And lemme guess.. they gotta get humped in the bum on the checkered floor. lol.