Why Freemasonry?

• Freemasonry has been referred to as the world’s oldest fraternity. As a fraternity Freemasonry is dedicated to the Brotherhood of Man and goodwill to all mankind. Charity, brotherly love, and truth are among tenants which all Masons strive to incorporate in their daily lives thereby making good men better.
• Freemasonry accepts only men of high moral character and of good repute before the world. Masonry waits for men who are willing to examine their inner self and then be willing to act on the things hidden there to be brought to light in order to improve them.
• Freemasonry is universal in its ideals. Masonry is comprised of nearly every race, nationality, faith, and social class from around the globe. If you enjoy fellowship with other men, if you want to improve yourself, if you want to give back, Freemasonry may be for you.
• Freemasonry promotes: Patriotism towards your country, respect for your country’s Constitution, free public education, and philanthropic giving.
• Freemasonry is not a religion however membership is predicated on a firm belief in a Supreme Being. Many of Masonry’s rituals and tenants are based on religious narratives and precepts. Because Masonry stands in support of all belief systems, all members of the fraternity are encouraged to expand their spiritual bounds in a manner of their choosing.
• Many great and good men such as George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Winston Churchill, Audie Murphy, and Joseph Samuel Murrow have labored before us enriching the tapestry of Freemasonry. What do you have to offer Freemasonry?

      "A Freemason, therefore, should be a man of honor and of conscience, preferring his duty to everything beside, even to his life; independent in his opinions, and of good morals, submissive to the laws, devoted to humanity, to his country, to his family; kind and indulgent to his brethren, friend of all virtuous men, and ready to assist his fellows by all means in his power."
Albert Pike, "Morals and Dogma of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry"