Definition of Freemasonry

Freemasonry is a charitable, benevolent, and educational society. Its principles are proclaimed as widely as men will hear. Its only secrets are in its methods of recognition and of symbolic instruction.

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Charitable

It is charitable in that it is not organized for profit and none of its income inures to the benefit of any individual, but all is devoted to the promotion of the welfare and happiness of mankind.

Benevolent

It is benevolent in that it teaches and exemplifies altruism as a duty.

Educational

It is educational in that it teaches, by prescribed ceremonials, a system of morality and brotherhood based upon the Sacred Law.