What One-Day Classes Risk Losing in Freemasonry What is earned is valued. What is scarce is protected. When membership is immediate and effortless, it risks becoming symbolic rather than meaningful. That principle is not unique
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Freemasonry has long occupied a strange place in the public imagination. To some, it is a quiet fraternity focused on charity, moral development, and tradition. To others, it is a shadowy organization whispered about in
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Brethren, Every generation of Masons inherits the same timeless tools — not of steel and stone, but of character, discipline, and moral purpose. The virtues represented in our teachings are not ornamental philosophy. They are
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Ten red flags every Mason should recognize before handing over a petition Guarding the West Gate Freemasonry does not thrive on headcount. It thrives on men who sincerely seek Light, who wish to improve themselves
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Discover the Light of Freemasonry Freemasonry is a fraternity committed to building better men and stronger communities. If you’ve ever wondered what it is, what it isn’t, or how to get started, we’ve gathered clear
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What Is the Point Within a Circle? In Freemasonry, symbols are more than decorations—they are tools for learning and living. One powerful example is the Point Within a Circle. This symbol shows a small dot
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Why Charity Is a Core Value in Freemasonry Freemasonry is known for its rich traditions, moral teachings, and close-knit brotherhood. But one value that stands out across every Masonic lodge is charity. From funding hospitals
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Founding the Lodge – 1881 King Solomon Lodge No. 5, F&AM (Free and Accepted Masons), was established in the rugged Arizona Territory in the mining boomtown of Tombstone on October 11, 1881, under a dispensation
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What It Means to Be a Freemason Freemasonry, often simply called Masonry, is one of the world’s oldest and largest fraternal organizations, with roots tracing back to the late 16th or early 17th century. Despite
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made of braided leather that is cinched to the desired length with a decorative King Solomon Territorial Lodge #5 slide