FREEMASONRY DEFINED

What is the definiton of Freemasonry? In old English, it was defined as "a system of morality, veiled in allegory (or a story) and illustrated by symbols." It is a course of moral instruction which uses both allegories and symbols to teach it's lessons. The modern definition is "Freemaonry is an organized society of men, symbolically applying the principles of Operative Masonry and architecture to the science and art of character building."

THE PURPOSE OF FREEMASONRY

What is the purpose of Freemasonry? One of the most basic purposes is to make "better men out of good men." We try to place emphasis on the individual man by strengthening his character, improving his moral and spiritual outlook; and broadening his mental horizons. We try to impress upon the minds of our members the principles of personal responsibility and morality; teaching each member to practice in his daily life the lessons taught through symbolic ceremonies in the lodge. One of the universal doctrines of Freemasonry is the belief in the "Brotherhood of Man and the Fatherhood of God." The importance of this belief is established by each Mason as he practices the three principle tenets of Masonry: Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth.

THE ORIGIN OF FREEMASONRY

How did Freemasonry originate? We are not sure at what point in time our craft was born. We do know it goes far beyond written record and we believe it was not always called Freemasonry. Some of the ancient mysteries of Egypt, Greece and the Orient influenced our ceremonies that are used today. These ceremonies were designed to test men and to admit only those who were worthy. Our ceremonies are somewhat the same - only of a less physical nature, and in more spiritual form.

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