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7444 E.C
Sir Stamford Raffles Lodge
This is the first of the great tenets of Freemasonry. We are taught to show tolerance and respect to all men; to deal fairly with others in business; and to provide mutual assistance. Masonry unites men of different nationalities, social backgrounds and religious beliefs. We pledge ourselves to protect a Brother when sickness or danger threatens and to defend his honour when wrongly accused.
This is the second of our great tenets. All men should offer relief to a fellow human in distress but it is particularly incumbent on a mason to do so. We are called upon to show sympathy and compassion to those in need, for Charity is close to our hearts and we must practise this regularly. Locally, the brethren of Stamford Raffles Lodge continue to support many worthy organisations.
The third great tenet in Freemasonry is Truth. To behave honestly, act sincerely and avoid deceit in relationships, is one of the first lessons a newly initiated member is taught. The pursuit of truth and goodness is the goal. However, the more senior mason is expected to explore beyond the more obvious meaning of the word and to become a seeker after knowledge and enlightenment, tearing aside the veils of false claims.
This is the first of the great tenets of Freemasonry. We are taught to show tolerance and respect to all men; to deal fairly with others in business; and to provide mutual assistance. Masonry unites men of different nationalities, social backgrounds and religious beliefs. We pledge ourselves to protect a Brother when sickness or danger threatens and to defend his honour when wrongly accused.
Freemasonry is one of the world’s oldest and largest non-religious, non-political, fraternal and charitable organisations. It teaches self-knowledge through participation in a progression of ceremonies. Members are expected to be of high moral standing and are encouraged to speak openly about Freemasonry. The following information is intended to explain Freemasonry as it is practiced under the United Grand Lodge of England, which administers Lodges of Freemasons in England and Wales and in many places overseas, including here in the District of the Eastern Archipelago, consisting of Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand.
Freemasonry is a society of men concerned with moral and spiritual values. Its members are taught its principles (moral lessons and self-knowledge) by a series of ritual dramas – a progression of allegorical two-part plays which are learnt by heart and performed within each Lodge – which follow ancient forms, and use stonemasons’ customs and tools as allegorical and symbolical guides.
Freemasonry instils in its members a moral and ethical approach to life: its values are based on integrity, kindness, honesty and fairness. Members are urged to regard the interests of the family as paramount but, importantly, Freemasonry also teaches concern for people, care for the less fortunate and help for those in need.
About Freemasonry
Each year, The Freemasons' Grand Charity provides relief grants for hundreds of individuals who are experiencing financial difficulty, as well as donating millions of pounds to nationwide charitable projects and services.
When you feel you are mature, ready to commit yourself, and understand that the only gain you will receive from joining is the friendships and your own moral and spiritual growth, then contact our Lodge Secretary. He will introduce you to some of our brethren and start the process of your application and eventual initiation. It is not something either you or the Lodge should rush. But we assure you that if you do eventually become a Brother in our Lodge, you will realise that this will be a major landmark in your life, and a major step in the continuing journey of self-improvement all men should strive for.
The Mission of all Freemasons is to engage and inspire good men, to live according to the Masonic tenets of Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth, and to continually strive to improve oneself.