About Freemasonry

Updated December 23, 2006

THE GOAL OF MASONRY IS TO TAKE GOOD MEN AND MAKE THEM BETTER

A MASON

A Mason is a man who professes a faith in God.  As a man of faith, he uses the tools of moral and ethical truths to serve mankind.

A Mason binds himself to like-minded men in a Brotherhood that transcends all religious, ethnic, social, cultural, and educational differences.

In fellowship with his Brothers, a Mason finds ways in which to serve his God, his family, his fellowman, and his country.

A Mason is dedicated.  He recognizes his responsibility for justice, truth, charity, enlightenment, freedom and liberty, honesty and integrity in all aspects of human endeavor.

A Mason is such a man.

Grand Lodge AF & AM of North Dakota
     Arv Burvee - Grand Master 1990 - 1991
 
WHAT ARE MASONS?
A group (Fraternity), of men who enjoy sharing the virtues of honesty, morality, integrity, and tolerance.
 
WHAT DO MASONS DO?
Masons contribute.  Not necessarily monetarily, but by living their lives in such a manner that the world is better just because they lived in it.
 
WHAT DO YOU GET OUT OF MASONRY?
Most men get the realization that it is not necessary to receive something tangible for every good act or deed performed.
 
IS MASONRY A RELIGION?
No!  To become a Mason a man must profess a belief in God; however, Masonry is not a religion, a substitute for, or a rival of any doctrine.  Masonry does not perform functions of a Church, has no sacraments, and makes no claim to save souls or reform sinners.

What Does Masonry Teach?

Links to Masonic Information

Looking to the Future

    Masonic Information Center     Moving Masonry into the 21st Century (PDF file)
Freemason Information     A 21st Century Response to Dwight Smith  (PDF file)
It's Great to be a Mason     Masonic Renewal Committee of North America
The Working Tools Magazine Home Site       

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