Lodge Tullibardine

One question frequently asked is...what is Freemasonry?

 

Well we believe that the answer is very simple, very simple indeed.  We believe that freemasonry is the gauge of a man. In other words it is the measure of a man.

 

Look in almost every city and town in this State and you will see, right out in the open, a building adorned with the square and compasses. Nothing hidden, everything in plain sight.

 

As far as being the gauge of a man please consider that Freemasonry uses the stone-masons tools from ages past; tools of measurement and stone-work as used by the ancient stonemasons – like the square, the level and the compasses – and it uses these tools to demonstrate and pass on to the members the great truths and knowledge of the ages.  We do this through various ceremonies and presentations at our meetings.  

 

We use the ancient tools of measurement because we believe that a man’s greatness can be measured, not by his worldly possessions, or by his fame but by his actions, his moral fibre, his tolerance, his trust, his friendship, and his love for his fellow man.

 

Human happiness comes from the smallest improvements so a man who  can effect positive change, even by a simple kindness, adds great wealth to the common stock of humanity.

 

Freemasonry therefore believes that greatness can be seen in a man’s positive effect in the world...and that to do well is the best way to glorify God.

 

Is it a religion?  No it certainly is not, but we do require members to believe in a Supreme Being, and encourage members to pursue their own religious faiths.

 

Where the roots of Freemasonry began no one can say for certain...they are hidden in antiquity...but perhaps that’s best...at least for us.

 

In this life real worth does not come from the praise of men, but from doing something worthwhile. Becoming a Freemason is certainly worthwhile. 

 

Joining Lodge Tullibardine is a positive step!