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kamloops Masons
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| Mount St. Paul Lodge Number 109 |
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There are two questions that are often asked by freemasons and non-masons alike:
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1. What attracts men to Freemasonry? 2.Once a man becomes a freemason what attracts him to become active and to devote so much time to its work? |
In the world, Freemasonry has existed because it supplies the answer to many human needs. Man is a social creature and many a non-member is attracted to Freemasonry by the close friendship that exists between its members. The spirit of tolerance that exists in Freemasonry also attracts the non-member. The tenets of Freemasonry teach that every mason should espouse brotherly love, relief and truth. Brotherly love, is in the sense that all men are created equal. On this principle, Freemasonry unites men of all nationalities and religious beliefs and conciliates true friendships amongst those who might otherwise remain at a perpetual distance. Nevertheless, there are certain basic tangible and intangible things which have made Freemasonry the largest and oldest fraternity, as well as the largest philanthropic organization, in the world. Freemasonry has existed because it supplies the answer to many human needs. Man is a social creature and many a non-member is attracted to Freemasonry by the close friendship that exists between its members. That elusive tie that binds all masons together actually exists. Notice how often freemasons who have never met before immediately become friendly. This is no accident but the result of knowing that each was recommended to membership by a good man, was subjected to an investigation, has taken part in ceremonies that obligates them to high moral standards and has taken the responsibility to be a conscientious and honourable individual as well as to be charitable in thought, word and deed.
(With Thanks To Grand Lodge Of BC And Yukon) |
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