Freemasonry is a fraternal organization dedicated to Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth.
Brotherly Love:
How a man chooses to practice his personal religious beliefs is left entirely up to him, but Freemasonry recognizes the strong bond which unites all people under One Creator. Our members include men from a wide range of religious backgrounds, but each of them shares a commitment to this important principle.
Relief:
Because of our strong bond of Brotherly Love, Masons provide Relief to help those who are in need. This includes the notion of charity, and Masons provide much assistance to worthy charities, but it also means offering a helping hand, in other ways, to people that need assistance.
Truth:
As Masons, we are committed to being honest and truthful with other people. The Masonic Fraternity teaches a man to be faithful to his responsibilities to God, his Country, his fellow man, his family and himself. The Masonic principle of Truth also teaches a man to search for wisdom and understanding. For only in this way can he grow and become a better person. The pursuit of knowledge is at the very heart of our purpose.
A man who becomes a Mason can expect to find the opportunity to learn and to lead; to inspire and be inspired, teach and learn and improve himself as a man, husband, father, Brother and community member. Masons are proud to be a member of an organization committed to making a difference.
It is likely that there are many Freemasons active in your local community. Freemasonry has been known as the quiet fraternity over the years. Masons quietly go about supporting charitable work and community projects, such as blood drives, Special Olympics and Child learning programs.
- Origin of Freemasonry
- Freemasonry in America
- The Fraternity's Contribution
- Ever Considered Becoming a Mason?
- What attracts a man to Freemasonry?
- What are Degrees?
- Why are the rituals and ceremonies secret?
- Conspiracy Theorists
- Brother Theodore Roosevelt
- “If I were a Mason...”
- After Petitioning
- The Old Past Master, Understanding
- The Silent Summons
- Famous Freemasons
