What is the purpose of the Regular Grand Lodge of England?
A – The purpose of Masonry and the Regular Grand Lodge of England is to make good men, who are willing and capable of it, become better citizens. It achieves this by bringing men together, who otherwise would never have met. We come from different faiths, origins and all social backgrounds. We meet on the level and treat each other as equals. Masonry teaches us tolerance and mutual respect. We befriend and hold each other in high estimation. No matter what our background may be, we quickly become Brothers amongst Masons. Although we never discuss sectarian religion or party politics, topics which may cause division or disharmony, we all believe in a Supreme Being and are taught to respect each other’s opinions, even if they are different from our own. We are encouraged to improve ourselves by learning from each other. Although we trace our lineage directly from The Old Grand Lodge at York of 1705, today’s Regular Grand Lodge of England derives its regularity from the “Act of Regularity
