Masons using trowels to mortar the stone
Masons using trowels to mortar the stone
PREAMBLE
I
Freemasonry is a society of free men of good report, who strive to
improve on their social and moral virtues, regardless of race, nationality, religion,
social standing or political beliefs. It promotes the development of its members in the
spirit of humanism, and bounds them to respect the freedom of thought, religion and spirit
of every person.
Respecting the afore mentioned tenets, the Croatian Freemasonry, whose Lodges are united in the Grand
Lodge of Croatia, accepts the The Charges of a Freemason (Old Charges) of the
English Constitution of Free Masons from the year 1723.
Freemasonry
promotes education and enlightenment, tolerance, human rights, establishing and support of
institutions for benefits to society.
The tenets of Freemasonry are brotherly love without prejudice, truth and self-improvement.
II
Freemasonry does not require of its members to belong to any particular religion. It respects any true
belief and condemns persecution of those whose opinions may differ. Not eligible for
acceptance into Freemasonry are those men whose views and lifestyles indicate, that they
do not abide to the General Charter of the United Nations of 10th of December
1948
III
Free mason must pay due obedience to the laws of his country. He must faithfully work for the
benefits of his country by word, writing or his deeds.
Freemasonry
may not take sides on political or religious issues.
V
Freemason may not improperly reveal rituals, signs and ancient customs except to the true and
lawful brother. He may not disclose the names of the members of the Craft, the candidates
for admission or other things concerning the Lodge or the Grand Lodge.
The history, basic tenets and the purpose of Freemasonry are not secret.
