Wathena Masonic Lodge
No.64
What
is a Mason?
Freemasons
(also known as Masons) belong to the world's oldest and largest fraternal
organization. Today, there are more than two and one-half million Freemasons in
North America
. Freemasons represent virtually every occupation
and profession, yet within the Fraternity, all meet as equals. Freemasons come
from diverse political ideologies, yet meet as friends. Freemasons come from
varied religious beliefs and creeds, yet all believe in one living and true God.
Many
of the
United States
' early patriots were Freemasons. Thirteen signers
of the Declaration of Independence, nine signers of the Constitution and sixteen
former Presidents of the
United States
, including George Washington, were Freemasons. Men
like Patrick Henry, Paul Revere, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, John Paul
Jones, and Joseph Warren were also Freemasons. Throughout
America
's history, many other good and true men have
proudly joined the ranks of Freemasonry.
One
of the most fascinating aspects of Freemasonry is how so many men, from so many
different walks of like, can meet together in Peace, always conducting their
affairs in Harmony and Friendship -- and call each other "Brother".
