About Freemasonry

First Great Principle

Brotherly Love

Tolerance and respect will be afforded to the opinions of others and all living creatures will be addressed with kindness and understanding.

Second Great Principle

Practice of Relief

To reasonable extents, Freemasons should practice charity in support of their fellow Brethren and community. Furthermore, this act and practice of caring and charity should extend to voluntary works conducted as an individual.

Third Great Principle

Truth

Freemasons should continuously seek and present the truth, developing and exhibiting high moral standards.

One final thought, before closing, should dispel the thought that Freemasonry is a secretive society or that it perpetuates any hidden agendas.

'The greatest secret of Freemasonry is- there really are no secrets at all.' -Benjamin Franklin

Although volumes have and may be written on What is Freemasonry, this simple description has, hopefully, planted the seed for the non-Mason to further seek and research this topic on his own. Despite publications presenting possible misinterpretations, including tales of secrecy or unspoken benefits and agendas of its members, dear reader, remember the third great principle- Truth. Finally, during his research, the non-Mason may wish to contemplate the following question.

What and how might I contribute to Freemasonry and my future Brethren?

Further reading materials.

Lodges of Thailand Grand Lodge of Scotland 1913 Summons Artifact Introduction to Freemasonry

Additionally, a poem, penned by an unknown author, heard in the closing moments of Lodge St. John's Harmony dinner, titled the Tyler's Toast truly highlights the Fraternal Masonic Spirit.