Why Become a Freemason

Freemasonry itself, is still widely misunderstood, and much negative press exists, mainly attributed to the lack of understanding and the way modern press has sensationalised its news stories. This section, details papers that will help you better understand what actually it means to be a Freemason.

Freemasonry is a society of like-minded people who meet regularly in a fraternal and social environment, share a common desire to give charitable support to the community and attach importance to a high moral code. It was established many centuries ago and has more than 3 million members worldwide. It was founded as a male-only society, though there are now parallel Orders of Women Freemasons in the UK and abroad.

The three key principles of Freemasonry are Neighbourly Concern, Charity and Moral Standards. Masons refer to these as Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth.

Becoming a Freemason is like going on a journey: from joining as an Entered Apprentice, it typically takes one or two years to become a Master Mason, with each of the three stages marked by a special ceremony.

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