Isn Masonry just a place where businessmen make deals?
No. In fact, most Masons believe thatto trade with a Brother Mason only because he is a Mason is unMasonic. Even more importantly, anyone who attempts to join a Lodge solely for business reasons will not be given a petition. Masons, however, are friends, and itis not surprising that many Masons do trade with Brothers. For one thing, they are dealing with people that are of good character and can be trusted, which is no small statement in the modern marketplace. But Masonry is not a “place to network”.Yes, some men do view one of the benefits of membership as an additional source of customers or partners, but few would say that is the only reason they became Masons. The work involved inthe degrees alone would make this a poor investment– better to join the Rotary Club or other business group.
