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“The founders of Freemasonry created a brotherhood of men bound together by secret initiatives, esoteric philosophy, rituals and modes of identification with ideals of fraternity, equality, liberty, toleration and reason. The goal was to improve themselves and the world around them by engaging in the practice and application of a system of moral and philosophical ideas and understandings.”
RWB Thomas W. Jackson, past Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania
Freemasonry involves an ongoing pursuit known as the “Great Work,” which seeks to understand the concept of the soul’s immortality—often referred to by alchemists as “the Philosopher’s Stone.” Masons are individuals who are interested in exploring and comprehending the nature of existence and their place in the cosmos.
We are an Ancient Fraternity. The history, origins, and knowledge of Freemasonry are very ancient, and the transmission of that ancient knowledge is known as the Degrees of Free Masonry.
Freemasonry, through its symbolism, ritual and history, holds to those values and ideas which are permanent and unchanging. We consider ourselves the keepers of the West’s esoteric legacy.
Freemasonry is not a religion, nor is substitute for one, but a Mason must believe in “God”. Some call Him God, Father, Allah, Yahweh, but Masons call Him the Grand Architect of the Universe. Our beliefs do not rival religious doctrine nor do we seek to substitute or supplement the functions of organized religion.
We invite all those that believe in a Higher Power, regardless of belief or religion to join us in the betterment of Self and all mankind.
We define our fraternity or brotherhood as a personal ‘active commitment’ to each other, our families, and our community. We expect our members live this philosophy each day. We value and embrace the open search for truth. We reject tyranny, political correctness, and social injustice.
We practice charity directly and personally. We do not bend to the vicissitudes of life. We do not shirk from duty or from the imperatives of honor.
