Be a man, [Note: there are other branches of Masonry that accept both men and women, or women only]. Be 21 years of age. Have belief in a Supreme Being (of any faith. No particular religion or faith is required or excluded. All are welcome.).

Also: you should be someone who does, or wants to learn to, enjoy the friendship of others from all different social classes, faiths, backgrounds, races, countries, etc. Masonry is universal in its ideals. if you are a family man, Masonry considers that your family obligations come FIRST, so you must be sure that: you have the time to participate (usually five or six evenings/month at first for meetings and instruction, and then two evenings per month for meetings from then on -- sometimes more if you get involved in lodge activities.) you can afford the initiation fees and the annual dues without hardship to yourself or your family. you should be coming to Masonry "of your own free will and accord," to learn to improve yourself and to enjoy the company of other good people, not because someone keeps pestering you to join or because you think it will help you "get ahead" in business. 

To join, all you have to do is ask a Mason:

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What is Masonry?

Masons believe in independence, liberty, freedom and constitutional rights for all, and oppose special privileges for a few! As a way of life, Masonry may be explained as follows: In the home it is kindness. In the business it is honesty. In society it is courtesy. In work it is fairness. Toward the unfortunate it is pity. Toward the wicked it is resistance. Toward the weak it is help. Toward the strong it is trust. Toward the penitent it is forgiveness. Toward the fortunate it is congratulations. Toward God it is reverence and Love.

Yes, Masonry is good so lets talk about it always and clear up mistaken beliefs about this wonderful way of life, which teaches men how to live. A good education furnishes the tools to work with, and experience in Masonry teaches how these things can and should be done.

Freemasonry does ALL this? and Much More!

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