Declaration of Masonic Principles

First

FREEMASONRY is a charitable, benevolent, educational and religious society. Its principles are proclaimed as widely as men will hear. Its only secrets are on its methods of recognition and of symbolic instruction.

 

It is charitable as is not organized for profit and none of its income inure to the benefit of an individual, but all is devoted to the promotion of the welfare and happiness of mankind.

 

It is benevolent as it teaches and exemplifies altruism as a duty.

 

It is educational as it teaches by prescribed ceremonials a system of morality and brotherhood based upon the Sacred Law.

 

It is religious as it teaches monotheism, the Volume of the Sacred Law is open upon its altars whenever a Lodge is in session, reverence for God is ever present in its ceremonials, and to its brethren are constantly addressed lessons of morality; yet it is not sectarian or theological.

 

It is a social organization only so far as it furnishes additional inducement that men may forgather in numbers, thereby providing more material for its primary work of education, of worship, and of charity.

 

Second

Through the improvement and strengthening of the character of the individual man, Freemasonry seeks to improve the community. Thus, it impresses upon its members the principle of personal righteousness and personal responsibility, enlightens them as to those things which will make for human welfare, and inspires them with that feeling of charity, or good will, towards all mankind which will move them to translate principle and conviction into action.

 

To that end, it teaches and stands for the worship of God; truth and justice; fraternity and philanthropy; and enlightenment and orderly civil, religious and intellectual liberty. It charges each of its members to be true and loyal to the government of the country to which he owes allegiance and to be obedient to the law of any state in which he may be.

 

It believes that the attainment of these objectives is best accomplished by laying a broad basis of principles upon which men of every race, country, sect and opinion may unite rather than by setting up a restricted platform upon which only those certain races, creeds and opinions can assemble.

 

Third

Believing these things, the subordinated Lodges of the Grand Lodge of Panama and the Grand Lodge of Panama itself, affirm their continued adherence to that ancient and approved rule of Freemasonry which forbids the discussion of Masonic meetings of creeds, politics, or other topics likely to excite personal animosities.

 

They further affirm their conviction that it is not only contrary to the fundamental principles of Freemasonry, but dangerous to dignity, strength, usefulness and welfare, for Masonic Bodies to take action or attempt to exercise pressure or influence for or against any legislation, or in any way attempt to procure the election or appointment of governmental officials, or to influence them, whether or not members of the Fraternity, in the performance of their official duties. The true Freemason will act in civil life according to his individual judgement and the dictates of his conscience.

 

In short, Freemasonry, as it is understood and is fostered by the subordinated Lodges of the Grand Lodge of Panama and the Grand Lodge of Panama itself, when practiced by its members, sets forth the basic principle that there is one CREATOR, His rational creatures as man and woman owe Him loving allegiance and worship that make necessary their inclination to Science and the practice of Virtue, recognizing the fatherhood of God and the human race as a fountain of supreme wellbeing.

 

Pacific Lodge No. 5 application requisites:

 

1.    Understand and agree with the Masonic Principles.

2.    Believe in a Supreme Being, you cannot be an atheist.

3.    Be fluent in the English language.

4.    Be in good financial standing.

5.    Enjoy fellowship.

6.    Enjoy charitable actions.

7.    Understand that Freemasonry is not a business, civic or networking group, club or organization.

8.    Want to improve yourself as a good citizen with high moral of social values.

 

If interested, please write the Lodge Secretary: click here.