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Principles
Praxis
Loge has eight basic Principles:
- It
respects the updated text of the Old Charges of 1723 of the James
Anderson Constitution, which is held to be the fundamental law
of Universal Freemasonry. While still respecting the diversity
of the structure of Masonic powers of all countries and Lodges.
- It
accepts men and women on an equal basis.
- Its
objectives are the search for truth, the study of ethics, the
practice of solidarity, and the prosperity of Freemasonry in general,
and is essentially philosophical and contemporary.
- It
aims at the spiritual, intellectual and social perfection of humanity.
- It
considers Labor as an essential duty of man and woman. It honors
equally physical, intellectual and spiritual Labor.
- Its
distinctive principles are mutual tolerance, respect of oneself
and others, and above all absolute liberty of conscience.
Guiding
Philosophies and Values
- Liberty,
Equality, and Fraternity
- Absolute
freedom of conscience
- Laicite
- Separation
of Church and State
- Freedom
of thought, expression, and choice
- Freedom
of press
- Emancipation
of lifestyles
- Pursuit
of happiness
- Intellectual,
spiritual, and social advancement of humanity
- Philanthropy
- Natural
philosophy
- Mutual
tolerance and respect for others and oneself
- Study
of current affairs and proactive local involvement
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- Scientific
enquiry and progress
- Rational
approach toward advancing human understanding
- Mathematics/Geometry
- Critical
thinking / enlightenment thinking
- Support
of arts and sciences
- Progressive
thought
- Higher
education and life-long learning
- Ethics
and human rights
- Masonic
education
- Personal
growth and transformation
- Local
and proactive involvement
- Refusal
of racialism and dogma
- Global
environment and ecological sustainability
- The
Age of Enlightenment / Age of Reason
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Learn!
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Want to
learn more about Modern FreeMasonry? Read "The Origins
of Freemasonry: Facts & Fictions," by Margaret C.
Jacob.
Buy it
here
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