Statement of Principles
Regular Freemasonry requires adherence to the Ancient Landmarks:
Masonic ritual, modes of recognition, and the administrative proceedings of the Craft are all secret ; a belief in the existence of God and the immortality of souls is an unalterable and incontestable cornerstone of the Craft and this tenet cannot be abolished; the Lodge must be properly tyled and secured against encroachment; the Holy Book must be open in the Lodge whilst it is at work; Masonic rites and rituals are unalterable and the ritualistic character of Freemasonry must remain inviolate; the Lodge must be governed according to the Ancient Laws, Rules, Regulations and Traditions of the Craft; the Grand-Master Mason is ultimately responsible for the government of the Fraternity and his prerogatives to make Freemasons, grant dispensations, warrant Lodges to meet, and to preside over every assembly of the Craft are inviolate; the equality of the Brethren is an unalterable principle; Freemasonry is based upon the doctrine of Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth; these Landmarks cannot be changed and are inviolate; The Grand Lodge of All England at York is the guardian of the Ancient Landmarks of Freemasonry.
Therefore, before any man may be made a Mason he must profess and declare a belief in God without mental reservation of any kind ; the three great lights in Freemasonry, the Holy Book, the Square and the Compasses must be present in the Lodge and the Holy Book open before any ceremony takes place or degree conferred ; there must be no discussion of denominational religion or party politics in the Lodge.
In addition, any Mason who is a member of The Grand Lodge of All England at York must:
belong to a Lodge and abide by its by-laws and regulations; be at least 21 years of age, or 18 years of age and the son of a Mason, or admitted by dispensation of Grand Lodge; be a man of honour and integrity and free from felony; not transgress the just laws of any country or state in which he works or resides; pay due allegiance to the Sovereign Power of his native land; not seek to gain any unfair pecuniary advantage due to his membership of the Fraternity; never reveal the name or description of a brother Mason without his permission; never reveal any of those Masonic secrets entrusted to his care or communicate them to anyone who is not entitled to receive them,
and should:
to the best of his abilities, and without detriment to himself, his family or his connections, assist Brother Masons in times of sickness or distress; at all times behave with due decorum within the Lodge; when the Lodge is over, carefully exercise due moderation; generally remain a reputable, valuable and charitable member of society.
Regular Freemasonry requires adherence to the Ancient Landmarks:
Masonic ritual, modes of recognition, and the administrative proceedings of the Craft are all secret ; a belief in the existence of God and the immortality of souls is an unalterable and incontestable cornerstone of the Craft and this tenet cannot be abolished; the Lodge must be properly tyled and secured against encroachment; the Holy Book must be open in the Lodge whilst it is at work; Masonic rites and rituals are unalterable and the ritualistic character of Freemasonry must remain inviolate; the Lodge must be governed according to the Ancient Laws, Rules, Regulations and Traditions of the Craft; the Grand-Master Mason is ultimately responsible for the government of the Fraternity and his prerogatives to make Freemasons, grant dispensations, warrant Lodges to meet, and to preside over every assembly of the Craft are inviolate; the equality of the Brethren is an unalterable principle; Freemasonry is based upon the doctrine of Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth; these Landmarks cannot be changed and are inviolate; The Grand Lodge of All England at York is the guardian of the Ancient Landmarks of Freemasonry.
Therefore, before any man may be made a Mason he must profess and declare a belief in God without mental reservation of any kind ; the three great lights in Freemasonry, the Holy Book, the Square and the Compasses must be present in the Lodge and the Holy Book open before any ceremony takes place or degree conferred ; there must be no discussion of denominational religion or party politics in the Lodge.
In addition, any Mason who is a member of The Grand Lodge of All England at York must:
belong to a Lodge and abide by its by-laws and regulations; be at least 21 years of age, or 18 years of age and the son of a Mason, or admitted by dispensation of Grand Lodge; be a man of honour and integrity and free from felony; not transgress the just laws of any country or state in which he works or resides; pay due allegiance to the Sovereign Power of his native land; not seek to gain any unfair pecuniary advantage due to his membership of the Fraternity; never reveal the name or description of a brother Mason without his permission; never reveal any of those Masonic secrets entrusted to his care or communicate them to anyone who is not entitled to receive them,
and should:
to the best of his abilities, and without detriment to himself, his family or his connections, assist Brother Masons in times of sickness or distress; at all times behave with due decorum within the Lodge; when the Lodge is over, carefully exercise due moderation; generally remain a reputable, valuable and charitable member of society.
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