Freemasonry is one of the world's oldest secular fraternal societies. 
Freemasonry is a society of men concerned with moral and spiritual values. Its members are taught its precepts by a series of ritual dramas, which follow ancient forms, and use stonemasons' customs and tools as allegorical guides. 
The essential qualification for admission into and continuing membership is a belief in a Supreme Being. 
Membership is open to men of any race or religion who can fulfil this essential qualification and who are of good repute. 

The Three Great Principles 

Brotherly Love - Every true Freemason will show tolerance and respect for the opinions of others and behave with kindness and understanding to his fellow creatures. 

Relief - Freemasons are taught to practise charity and to care, not only for their own, but also for the community as a whole, both by charitable giving, and by voluntary efforts and works as individuals. 

Truth - Freemasons strive for truth, requiring high moral standards and aiming to achieve them in their own lives. 

Freemasons believe that these principles represent a way of achieving higher standards in life.