Masonic Education What Masonary Is 1. It is a voluntary association of men. 2. It is a system pof moral conduct. 3 .It is a way of life. 4. It is a farternal society. 5. It is a pursuit of excellence. 6. It seeks to make good men better men. 7. It teaches morality through symbolism. 8. It uses rites and ceremonies to instruct it's members. 9. It is based upon a firm belief in the fatherhood of God, the brotherhood of man, and the immortality of the soul. What Masonary Is Not 1. It does not solicit members. 2. It is not an insurance or benefit society. 3. It is neither a religion nor a creed nor a religious order. 4. It is not charity organization but makes charity a duty. 5. It is not organized for profit. 6. It dicates to no man as to his beliefs either, religious or secular. 7. It seeks advantages for it's members through business or politics. 8. It is not a forum for discussion of religion, politics or other partisan affaitrs. 9. It is not a secret society as it does not conceal it's existence or purposes.