m*********h
发帖数: 5449 | 1 以道德规范的强制执行为基础的共济会，深度控制了美国的权力机构。道德规范和团结
组合在一起，可以产生如此强大的组织。
Freemasons have a set of basic principles that they all live by. Masonic
lodge members promise never to bring anything offensive or defensive into
the lodge with them — both weapons and words. The object of the lodge is to
create a place where those divisions are left outside, so Masons can engage
in activities that unite them instead of separating them:
A moral code: Freemasons believe in honor and that a man has a
responsibility to behave honorably in everything he does. Freemasonry
teaches its members the principles of personal decency and personal
responsibility. It hopes to inspire them to have charity and good will
toward all mankind, and to translate principles and convictions into action.
Charity: Freemasonry is devoted to the promotion of the welfare and
happiness of all mankind. Freemasonry teaches its members that unselfishness
is a duty and that it's not only more blessed to give than to receive, but
also more rewarding.
Education: Freemasonry teaches a system of morality and brotherhood by
the use of symbols and dramatic presentations. It encourages its members to
expand their knowledge of the world around them.
Religious, not a religion: Freemasons believe in the brotherhood of man,
under the fatherhood of God. Freemasonry isn't a religion, but it is
religious because it requires its members to have faith in a Supreme Being,
according to the individual Mason’s belief. It's not a sectarian
organization and does not promote one religion over another. Masonic
ceremonies describe a moral code, using basic principles that are common to
all religions.
Social responsibility: Freemasonry stands for the reverence of God and
the proper place of individual faith in society; for truth and justice; for
fraternity and philanthropy; and for 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 reside.
However, Masonry does philosophically oppose tyranny, dictatorship, and
any destruction of human dignity, basic human rights, and the free exercise
of religion.
Nonpolitical, nonsectarian: One of the first rules of Freemasonry
forbids the discussion in Masonic meetings of religious matters and politics
— topics likely to cause personal arguments. It's also against the
fundamental principles of Freemasonry for Masonic organizations to take
political action or attempt to influence elections or legislation.
Equality among members: Freemasonry regards no man for his worldly
wealth, social status, or outward appearance. Kings, princes, sultans, and
potentates have been Masons. So have paperboys, garbage men, factory workers
, and fast-food fry cooks. | m*********h
发帖数: 5449 | 2 从中学到一点，道德是需要强制执行的。不遵守道德就会失去众人的帮助。无私奉献的
人应当受到最多奖励。 | f*****s
发帖数: 1589 | 3 道德是在成长的过程中慢慢形成的，并愿意自觉遵守的
【在 m*********h 的大作中提到】
: 从中学到一点，道德是需要强制执行的。不遵守道德就会失去众人的帮助。无私奉献的
: 人应当受到最多奖励。
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