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Freemasonry is one of the world's oldest fraternal societies, the following information may help to explain Freemasonry as practised under the United Grand Lodge of England, the highest administrative body for all English Constitution Masons.
We are a society of men concerned with moral and spiritual
values. Our members are taught its precepts by a series of ritual
dramas, which follow ancient forms, and use stonemason customs and
tools as allegorical guides.
The Essential Qualification for Membership
The essential qualification for admission into and continuing
membership of our Order, is a belief in a Supreme Being.
Membership is open to all men regardless of race or religion who can fulfil this
essential qualification and who are of good repute.
Freemasonry and Religion
Freemasonry is certainly not a religion, nor is it a substitute for any religious denomination.
This is an essential qualification which opens our Order to all men, regardless of their religion. In fact, members are
expected to continue to follow their own faith and we do not allow
religious or political topics to be discussed in our Lodge meetings.
Our Three Great Principles
For generations Freemasons have always tried to follow three great principles which
we firmly believe represent a way of achieving
higher standards in life :
Brotherly Love
Every true Freemason shows tolerance and
respect for the opinions of others and behaves with kindness and
understanding toward his fellow creatures.
Relief
Freemasons are taught to practice charity and to care for their community as a whole, by
charitable giving, voluntary efforts and work as individuals.
Truth
Freemasons strive for truth, requiring high moral standards
and aiming to achieve them in their own lives.
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