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FAQ stands for Frequently Asked Questions.
Hence this page!
| What Masonry Is: | What Masonry Is Not: |
| It is a voluntary association of men. | It does not solicit members. |
| It is a system of moral conduct. | It is not an insurance or benefit society. |
| It is a way of life. | It is neither a religion nor a creed nor a religious order. |
| It is a fraternal society. | It is not a charity organization, but makes charity a duty. |
| It is religious in its character. | It is not organized for profit. |
| It teaches the Golden Rule. | It dictates to no man as to his beliefs, either religious or secular. |
| It seeks to make good men better men. | It seeks no advantages for its members through business or politics |
| It teaches morality through symbolism. | It is not a forum for discussion of religion, politics or other partisan affairs. |
| It uses rites and ceremonies to instruct its members. | It is not a secret society, as it does not conceal its existence or purposes. |
| It is based on a firm belief in the Fatherhood of God, the Brotherhood of Man, and the Immortality of the Soul. | --------- |
Last Updated: January 2nd, 1999