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From a speech given by MW\ Bill Jones, Grand Master, 1996
Freemasonry is a fraternal society of men that are bound together by invisible and indissoluble
ties of brotherly affection, unselfish care and concern.
The Doors of Freemasonry are open to men of good character whose age is 21 or over. Freemasons are
men who seek harmony with their fellow creatures, who feel the need for self-improvement, and wish to
participate in the adventure of making this world a more congenial place in which to live. The conditions for
membership are few. If a man wishes to become a Mason, he must make that wish known to a member of the fraternity.
The member will see that he gets a petition.
Every Man Desiring to become a Mason must believe in a Supreme Being. Freemasonry is not a
religion and therefore every member is free to follow the Faith or Denomination best agreeing with his
personal religious conviction. The necessity to believe in one Supreme Being is an ancient requirement
to insure that if an individual recognizes the Fatherhood of God, he can readily accept the concept of
the Brotherhood of man.
Masons Help Others. They give almost $1.5 million a day to charity. Along with scholarships
and loans to assist young people in furthering their education, masons support important research projects
aimed at finding answers to many devastating diseases. One of Masonry's associated groups, the Shriners,
operates institutes for the severely burned, along with the famous hospitals for children. Scottish Rite
Masons sponsor extensive programs to understand and aid children suffering with language disorders.
Freemasonry Does Not Support any particular political position. It has long stood for separation of
Church and State, and has been a champion of Free Public Education. Politics are never discussed in meetings.
Freemasonry is a society of builders, equating the principles required to erect the great
Cathedrals and edifices which have endured the centuries, to the building of strong moral fiber, whereby
each reflective member is strengthened in character, virtues, morality, and truth. The doctrines of Masonry
are the most beautiful that is possible to imagine. They breath the simplicity of the earliest ages yet
convey a philosophy in step with the most sophisticated and technological society.
Freemasonry encourages awareness of a man's responsibility to his Creator, his Country,
his Neighbor, and his Family.
