It is a voluntary association
of
men
It is a system of moral conduct
It is a way of life
It is a fraternal society
It is religious in its character
It teaches the Golden Rule
It seeks to make good men
better men
It teaches morality through
symbolism
It uses rites and ceremonies
to instruct its members
It is based on a firm belief in
the Fatherhood of God, The
Brotherhood of Man, and
the immortality of the Soul.
- From The Grand Lodge of Texas -
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What Masonry is not:
It does not solicit members
It is not an insurance or
benefit society
It is neither a religion nor a
creed nor a religious order
It is not a charity organization,
but makes charity a duty
It is not organized for profit
It dictates to no man as to his
beliefs, either religious
or secular
It seeks no advantages for its
member through
business or politics
It is not a forum for discussion
of religion,
politics or other partisan affairs
It is not a secret society, as it
does not conceal its existence
or purposes
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