Freemasonry is a fraternity of brothers who share one common goal:
to help each other become better men. We strengthen and improve our
character by learning and practicing basic virtues of fraternal love, charity
and truth. Our principles extend far beyond our interactions with each other
and we strive to apply them to our daily lives. All who join Freemasonry must
declare their belief in the exis
tence of a Supreme Being, and practice their own
personal faith, but the fraternity is neither a religion nor a place to worship. Rather, it is a place where men of all monotheistic creeds can meet and focus
on the great truths of peaceful human interaction that are common to all religions. To qualify for membership, a petitioner must be male, at least 18 years of age,
one who believes in the existence of a Supreme Being, of good moral character,
motivated to join for reasons unrelated to personal gain or profit, prompted by
a favorable opinion of Freemasonry, desirous of earning knowledge and willing
to conform to the ancient usages and customs of the fraternity.
