What is & What is not Masonry

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What Masonry is What Masonry is not
  • It is a voluntary association of men.
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  • It does not solicit members.
  • It is a system of moral conduct.
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  • It is not an insurance or benefit society.
  • It is a way of life.
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  • It is neither a religion nor a creed, nor a religious order.
  • It is a fraternal society.
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  • It is not a charity organization but makes charity a duty.
  • It is religious in its character.
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  • It is not organized for profit.
  • It is a pursuit of excellence.
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  • It dictates to no man as to his beliefs, either religious or secular.
  • It seeks to make good men better men.
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  • It seeks no advantages for its members through business or politics.
  • It teaches morality through symbolism.
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  • It is not a forum for discussion of religion, politics or other partisan affairs.
  • It uses rites and ceremonies to instruct its members.
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  • It is not a secret society as it does not conceal its existence or purposes.
  • It is based on a firm belief in the Fatherhood of God, the Brotherhood of Man, and the Immortality of the Soul.
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    The above come from an information pamphlet prepared by The Masonic Service Association of the United States.