“Blog from a Brother” is a space for brethren of Lodge No. 2 to articulate what Freemasonry means to them, their families and their communities. This blog is meant to serve as a sounding board for the lessons inculcated by the fraternity and how it impacts our daily lives, by allowing members to contemplate, philosophize and advocate their experience in the fraternity. If you’d like to contribute to our blog, feel free to reach out to our Webmaster here.

There is a group of men...

There is a group of men who have taken an oath to support each other, regard each other as brothers, believe in a supreme being, give to charity and do volunteer work. They are taught morality, justice, patriotism, respect, character, spirituality and fellowship. They strive to become better citizens, husbands and fathers. They try to make the world a better place by setting a good example for others. They are Freemasons.

They had most or all of these qualities before they became Freemasons, but Freemasonry encouraged these men to do even better, to polish their virtues and become exemplars for others.
It is not enough to just become a Freemason. That is a good thing in itself. The point is to become a better person. That is the main goal.
Freemasons - make good men better.