Freemasonry is the oldest, largest Fraternity in the world. It's members have
included Kings, Presidents, Prime Ministers, Statesmen, Generals, Admirals, Supreme Court
Chief Justices, corporate CEOs, opera stars, movie stars, and probably, your next door
neighbor. Masonry is always ready to welcome good men in the Fraternity. It's ready to
welcome YOU, if in your heart you can answer "yes" to a few questions.
Are you willing to allow others the same right to
their own beliefs that you insist on yourself?
Masonry insists on toleration -- on the right of each person to
think for himself in religious, social and political matters.
Do your believe that it is not only more blessed to
give than to receive, it's also more fun?
Masons are involved with the problems and needs of
others because we know it gives each of us a good feeling -- unlike any other -- to help.
Much of our help is given anonymously. We're not after gratitude, we're more than rewarded
by that feeling which comes from knowing we have helped another person overcome some
adversity, so that their life can go on.
Do you feel that there's something more to life than
financial success?
Masons know that self-development is
more precious than money in the bank or social position or political power. Those things
often accompany self-development, but they are no substitute for it. Masons work at
building their lives and character, just as a carpenter works a building a house. |
Do you believe that there
is such a thing as honor, and that a man has a responsibility to act with honor in
everything he does?
Masons teach that principle. We believe that a life
not founded on honor is hollow and empty -- that a man who acts without honor is less than
a man.
Do you believe in God?
No atheist can be a Mason. Masons do not care what
your individual faith is -- that is question between you and your God -- but we do require
that a that a man believe in a Supreme Being.
Do your believe that you have a responsibility to
leave the world a better place than you found it?
Masonry teaches that each man has a duty not only to
himself but to others. We must do what we can to make the world a better place. Whether
that means cleaning up the environment, working on civic projects, or helping children to
work or read or see -- the world should be a better place because we have passed through
it.
Are you willing to give help to your Brothers when
they need it, and to accept their help when you need it?
Masonry is mutual help. Not just financial help
(although that's there, too) but help in the sense of being there when needed, giving
support, lending a sympathetic ear.
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