| Brotherly
Love: How a man chooses to practice his personal religious beliefs is left entirely up
to him, but Freemasonry recognizes the strong bond which unites all people under One
Creator. Our members include men from a wide range of religious backgrounds, but each of
them shares a commitment to this important principle. Relief: Because of our strong bond of Brotherly Love, Masons
provide Relief to help those who are in need. This includes the notion of charity, and
Masons provide much assistance to worthy charities, but it also means offering a helping
hand, in other ways, to people that need assistance.
Truth: As Masons, we are committed
to being honest and truthful with other people. The Masonic Fraternity teaches a man to be
faithful to his responsibilities to God, his Country, his fellow man, his family and
himself. The Masonic principle of Truth also teaches a man to search for wisdom and
understanding. For only in this way can he grow and become a better person. The pursuit of
knowledge is at the very heart of our purpose. |
