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B ROTHERLY L OVE

Through the practice of brotherly love, Masons learn to build friendships and communities through unity and tolerance. As Masons, we focus on what unites mankind and not what divides it. Racial or ethnic background, color of skin, political views or

religious beliefs, except for the requirement of a belief in a Supreme Being and a future existence, are not considered when admitting a man to membership in or as a visitor to a lodge. Freemasons, when at Masonic activities, do not discuss partisan politics or sectarian, religious matters. In fact, the fraternity values ethnic, religious, cultural, educational, and social differences. We respect the opinions of others and realize that by respecting and understanding people with differences, we improve ourselves as human beings.

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