~ Who are the Masons? ~
Masons (also known as Freemasons) belong to the oldest and largest fraternal
organization in the world. Today, there are more than two million
Freemasons in North America. Masons represent virtually every occupation
and profession, yet within the Fraternity, all meet as equals. Masons come
from diverse political ideologies, yet meet as friends. Masons come from
varied religious beliefs and creeds, yet all believe in one God.
Many of North America's early patriots were Freemasons. Thirteen
signers of the Constitution and fourteen Presidents of the United States,
including George Washington, were Masons. In Canada, the Father of the
Confederation, Sir John A. MacDonald, was a Mason, as were other early Canadian
and American leaders.
One of the most fascinating aspects of Freemasonry is how so many men, from
so many different walks of life, can met together in peace, always conducting
their affairs in harmony and friendship and calling each other "Brother."
Source: The Masonic Information Center, 8120, Fenton Street, Silver Spring,
Md., a division of The Masonic Service Association.
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