Whatis Freemasonry?
Freemasonry (or simply, Masonry) isa fraternal order whose basic tenets are brotherly love, relief (philanthropy), and truth. We strive to enjoy the company of our brother Masons, assist them in times of personal trouble, and reinforce essential moralvalues. There is an old adage that Masonry “takes good men and makesthem better”, which is our goal. It has often been observed that menare the products of everything they come into contact with during their lifetime. Masonry offers a man an opportunity to come into regular, enjoyable contact with men of good character, thus reinforcing his ownpersonal moral development. Of course, Masonry is also meant to beenjoyed by its membership, so the order should not be viewed simply as a philosophical club, but rather a vibrant fellowship of men who seek to enjoy each other’s company, a fraternity. To maintain this fraternity, discussionof religion and politics within the Lodge is forbidden, as these subjectsare those that have often divided men i
