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Click to watch a video about how Masonry is a "Fraternity for Life,"
The fraternity of Freemasonry is the oldest, largest and most widely known fraternal organization in the world. The explanation may correct some misconceptions. Freemasonry is a society of men concerned with moral and spiritual values. Its members are taught its precepts by a series of ritual dramas, which follow ancient forms and use stonemasons' customs and tools as allegorical guides.
Freemasonry is not an insurance or beneficial society. It is a non-profit organization involved in charitable, educational and civic projects. It is not a secret society, since all members are free to acknowledge their membership and will do so in response to inquiries for respectable reasons. Its constitutions and rules are available to the public. There is no secret about any of its aims and principles. Like many other societies, it regards some of its internal affairs as private matters for its members.
Freemasonry accepts men, found to be worthy, regardless of religious convictions. An essential requirement is a belief in the existence of a Supreme Being. Membership is open to men of any race or religion who can fulfill this essential qualification and are of good repute. It teaches the "Golden Rule." It seeks to make good men better through its firm belief in the Fatherhood of God, the Brotherhood of man and the immortality of the soul. The essential qualification for admission into and continuing membership is a belief in a Supreme Being.
Freemasonry is not a religion, nor is it a substitute for religion. Its essential qualification opens it to men of many religions and it expects them to continue to follow their own faith. It does not allow religion to be discussed at its meetings. Masonry has no creed, no priesthood, and no plan for salvation. Neither is it an offspring of any church, ancient or modern. It espouses none of them nor is it subservient to any. While Masonry does require a belief in a Supreme Being ( atheists are not accepted into the Fraternity), each Mason worships in his own fashion according to his religious faith, whether he be Christian, Jew, Protestant, Roman Catholic, Buddhist or Hindu.
Anyone seeking Membership in Freemasonry must ask a Masonic friend to recommend him. He must sign a Petition, stating his age, occupation and place of residence. Members of the Lodge vote by secret ballot. To be accepted, the ballot must be unanimous. A Masonic (Blue) Lodge will meet one or two evenings per month to conduct its regular business and vote upon Petitions for Membership. And when a Candidate receives three Masonic Degrees, concluding with the Third (Master Mason's) Degree. It is here, where the principals of Freemasonry are taught.
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Masons come to our ranks from all walks of life, and all vocations.
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