TEN REASONS TO BECOME A MASON
by Brother Richard
L. Kurtz
Past Master of Hamilton Lodge #664, Bettendorf, Iowa
1.
Masonry is a place where you can confidently trust every person,
and entrust
your family with them.
2.
Masonry is a place where, within moral and civil guidelines; free
thought, free speaking and the spiritual growth of man can grow into its
fullest potential.
3.
Masonry is a place which provides the opportunity to meet, know,
and call brother, outstanding individuals from all walks of life that I
would not otherwise have met.
4.
Masonry is a place to be a part of an organization that has for
its principle tenets ---Brotherly Love, Relief, and Truth.
5.
Masonry is a place that provides self-development opportunities,
leadership training and experience, and to improve public speaking
skills.
6.
Masonry is a place you can go to give support as well as seek
it.
7.
Masonry is a place where moral virtues are taught and through
these teachings a regular reinforcement of the moral virtues is
experienced.
8.
Masonry is a place to spend time with a group of brothers, who,
by acting as good men, make me want to be come a better man. Not
better than others, but better than I would otherwise have been.
9.
Masonry is a place to become better prepared to serve church and
community.
10. Masonry is a place to meet with
established members of the community and to become a part of the
community.
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