Did You Know?
Freemasonry is a fraternal society of men that are
bound together by invisible and indissoluble ties of brotherly affection,
unselfish care and concern.
The Doors of Freemasonry are open to men of good
character whose age is 21 or over. Freemasons are men who seek harmony with
their fellow creatures, who feel the need for self-improvement, and wish to
participate in the adventure of making this world a more congenial place in
which to live. The conditions for membership are few. If a man wishes to
become a Mason, he must make that wish known to a member of the fraternity.
The member will see that he gets a petition.
Every Man Desiring to become a Mason
must believe in a Supreme Being. Freemasonry is not a religion and therefore
every member is free to follow the Faith or Denomination best agreeing with his personal religious
conviction. The necessity to believe in one Supreme Being is an ancient
requirement to insure that if an individual recognizes the Fatherhood of God,
he can readily accept the concept of the Brotherhood of man.
Masons Help Others. They give almost $1.5 million a day
to charity. Along with scholarships and loans to assist young people in
furthering their education, masons support important research projects aimed
at finding answers to many devastating diseases. One of Masonry's associated
groups, the Shriners, operates institutes for the severely burned, along with
the famous hospitals for children. Scottish Rite Masons sponsor extensive
programs to understand and aid children suffering with language disorders.
Freemasonry Does Not Support any particular political
position. It has long stood for separation of Church and State, and has been
a champion of Free Public Education. Politics are never discussed in
meetings.
Freemasonry is a society of builders, equating the
principles required to erect the great Cathedrals and edifices which have
endured the centuries, to the building of strong moral fiber, whereby each
reflective member is strengthened in character, virtues, morality, and truth.
The doctrines of Masonry are the most beautiful that is possible to imagine.
They breath the simplicity of the earliest ages yet convey a philosophy in
step with the most sophisticated and technological society.
Freemasonry encourages awareness of a man's
responsibility to his Creator, his Country, his Neighbor, and his Family. |
