WHY YOUR FRIEND ASKED YOU TO READ THIS | ||
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Your friend is proud of Freemasonry and the fine character of its Members. He believes that you have the qualities for Membership and that you deserve the opportunity to know more about it. This will explain what Freemasonry is, who Freemasons are and what they believe in, and what they do. It is important for you to know that those who desire membership must seek it on their own. Unfortunately, without this understanding, many qualified men have not enjoyed the special rewards of membership and Fellowship in Freemasonry. If after reading this, |
you have any questions or desire to know more about Freemasonry, your friend will be pleased to answer your questions or to obtain the answers for you. Whether or not you decide to seek Membership in Freemasonry, you can be certain that you have a special friend within the Masonic Fraternity who thinks very highly of you. Please consider it the highest compliment that he has shared this information with you. It is a message of kindness... Between Friends! |
WHAT FREEMASONRY IS WHO FREEMASONS ARE Today, the more than four million Freemasons around the world come from virtually every occupation and profession. Within the Fraternity, however, they all meet as equals. They come from diverse political ideologies, but they meet as friends. They come from virtually every religious belief, but they all believe in one God. One of the most fascinating aspects of Freemasonry has always been: how so many men, from so many different walks of life, can meet together in peace, never have any political or religious debates, always conduct their affairs in harmony and friendship, and call each other "Brother!" WHAT FREEMASONS BELIEVE IN |
WHAT FREEMASONS DO The Freemasons of America contribute almost two million dollars every day to charitable causes which they, alone, have established. These services to mankind represent an unparalleled example of the humanitarian commitment and concern of this unique and honorable Fraternity. QUALIFICATIONS THOSE WHO SEEK MEMBERSHIP THE MASONIC LODGE |
The candidate attends three Meetings (one per month) to receive the three Masonic Degrees, concluding with the Third (or Master Mason's) Degree. The Degrees are solemn, enlightening, and an enjoyable experience with no uncomfortable or embarrassing moments. It is here where the principles of Freemasonry are taught and where the new Member learns that his family and his own necessary vocations are to be considered above Freemasonry. Every Master Mason is welcomed as a "Brother" in any of the thousands of Masonic Lodges throughout the world. |