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The Three Great Principles

from http://www.pglcornwall.org.uk/freemasonry.htm

For many years Freemasons have followed three great principles:

• Brotherly Love -
  Every true Freemason will show tolerance and respect for the opinions of others and behave with kindness and understanding to his fellow creatures.
• Relief -
  Freemasons are taught to practice charity, and to care, not only for their own, but also for the community as a whole, both by charitable giving, and by voluntary efforts and works as individuals.
• Truth -
  Freemasons strive for truth, requiring high moral standards and aiming to achieve them in their own lives. Freemasons believe that these principles represent a way of achieving higher standards in life.

Charity - From its earliest days, Freemasonry has been concerned with the care of orphans, the sick and the aged. This work continues today. In addition, large sums are given to national and local charities.

Freemasonry and Society - Freemasonry demands from its members a respect for the law of the country in which a man works and lives. Its principles do not in any way conflict with its members' duties as citizens, but should strengthen them in fulfilling their private and public responsibilities. The use by a Freemason of their membership to promote his own or anyone else's business, professional or personal interests is condemned, and is contrary to the conditions on which he sought admission to Freemasonry. His duty as a citizen must always prevail over any obligation to other Freemasons, and any attempt to shield a Freemason who has acted dishonourably or unlawfully is contrary to this prime duty.

Secrecy - The secrets of Freemasonry are concerned with its traditional modes of recognition. It is not a secret society, since all members are free to acknowledge their membership and will do so in response to inquiries for respectable reasons. Its constitutions and rules are available to the public. There is no secret about any of its aims and principles. Like many other societies, it regards some of its internal affairs as private matters for its members.

Freemasonry and Politics - Freemasonry is non-political, and the discussion of politics at Masonic meetings is forbidden.

Interested in finding out more about FREEMASONRY? - Please write, telephone or visit the websites of the following:

United Grand Lodge of England  http://www.ugle.org.uk

Freemasons’ Hall, Great Queen Street, London, WC2B 5AZ. Telephone: 020 7831 9811

Provincial Grand Lodge of Cornwall  http://www.pglcornwall.org.uk

Provincial Grand Secretary, 7 New Bridge Street, Truro, TR1 2AA. Telephone: 01872 22257

Godolphin Lodge No. 7790

Secretary: E. “Smudge” Smith, 8, Parson’s Field, Hugh Town, St Mary's, Isles of Scilly. TR210LS. Telephone: 01720 422728

Godolphin Lodge 7790  Email godolphin.lodge@tiscali.co.uk