Freemasonry requires a faith in a Supreme Being or Supreme Power, for membership. This power is often referred to as the Great Architect, in keeping with Masonry's symbolic roots in building. Even so it is non-sectarian. The meaning and the name are up to the individual Mason. In Freemasonry men of all faiths that honor God come together (Christian, Jew, Muslim, etc.)
Freemasonry supports freedom of faith, but not freedom from faith. It urges each man to worship God in his own way. Freemasons and the principles of Freemasonry inspired the United States Constitution, among them an insistence on the separation of Church and State.
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North Bend Masons sponsor the Masonic Bikes for Books program to encourage students to read. Each year North Bend Masons contribute bicycles to children participating in reading programs in local elementary schools. Evidence shows that schools participating in the program see improved reading scores among their students.
Books also enlighten, inspire, bring happiness and success, challenge our perspectives and provide comfort at difficult times in our lives.
While Masons think positively they know that once all action has been taken toward the desired outcome.
It is said that a man having attained faith in God is reasonably led from a belief in His wisdom and goodness to the hope of immortality.
In modern Masonic iconology Hope is represented by a young woman leaning on an anchor, the anchor itself being a symbol of hope.
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Charity, traditionally called relief in Masonry, assures that any Brother in need, as well as his dependents, will receive sympathy and support from his Brothers. Charity is a natural result of the brotherly love that Freemasonry promotes along with faith and hope.
"Charity is the chief of every social virtue and the distinguishing characteristic of our Order." - Thomas Smith Webb, 1797
In Freemasonry charity extends beyond the fraternal doorstep. Masonic organizations are known for caring for children, the sick and elderly at a national level. Local Masonic Lodges contribute to worthy causes and groups within their communities and individual Masons are often involved in volunteer work in their communities.
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