Can anybody become a Mason?

Freemasonry is open to all worthy and recommended men of every race, colour and creed who wish to embrace its principles. It is often said that Freemasonry accepts good men and strives to make them better. Once admitted, and irrespective of everyday status within the community, men meet as equals within the Lodge where they can enjoy the company of like-minded men, united in their common interest of promoting brotherly love, relief and truth, and in practising the lessons of self-discipline, fortitude, justice and charity. Anybody joining in the hope of material gain or advancement will be seriously disappointed.