WHAT MASONRY IS:
- 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.
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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 cult 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 members 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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