As the Liberal Grand Lodge of
Freemasons in
We don't deem any distinction or
special privilege among masonic bodies, institutions,
rites and systems, as long as they strive for
achieving the universal aims of Freemasonry.
We adhere to the ideal of humanity
that will be a means of peace and happiness for all humans and for all
communities. This goal unites all masonic bodies
throughout the world such as obediences,
jurisdictions, federations, councils, chapters, ateliers, lodges or any others that are named differently. In this context, we
disregard their preferred method of installation, their current mode of
organisation and administration, and the rite or system that they choose.
As far as we're concerned, our
mutual universal objective requires all masonic
bodies to strive for achieving this ideal. Their members should consolidate
individual efforts in this respect as well. Masonic bodies that contemplate
likewise, perform endeavours conforming to this universal aim, and observe the
prominent rules from time immemorial in getting constituted and organised are
genuine and regular institutions of Universal Freemasonry. We keep our doors
and hearts open to all of them and to their members.
As the Liberal Grand Lodge of
Freemasons in
We acknowledge that masonic societies may have principles and working methods
of their own. We believe that variety of these add affluence to Freemasonry in
the universal extent. However we detest any behaviour presuming self-principles
and working methods as being unique and unchangeable, thus alleging these on
others.
We consider every masonic lodge working in the
symbolic degrees of Freemasonry as equal to one another. Similarly, we consider
obediences consisting of lodges also as being equal.
We believe that the political, economical, cultural and historical differences
between countries will not abolish this equality.
In order for a person to become a freemason, we find it a prerequisite
as well as being sufficient to be
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of mature age, having free-thought, earnest, sincere,
and holding good moral conduct,
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possessing adequate basic education in order to
comprehend the tenets and teachings of Freemasonry, and
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having a personality
revealed to self-improvement.
We allow necessitating any further
requirements in persons who may become a freemason to the self-perception of
each institution that is concerned.
As the Liberal Grand Lodge of
Freemasons in
We believe that, the way leading
towards the universal ideal of humanity that purposes peace, happiness and
fraternity of all human beings and all communities is the one that is apart
from every sort of discrimination.
We think that this route passes
through embracing each other with love and respect, and through perfection
attained by uniting with tolerance. We look forward to seeing the reflections
of such perfection in every activity that provides benefits to humanity.
As the Liberal Grand Lodge of
Freemasons in
We consider it as imperative not to
intervene in one’s religion, faith, belief peculiar to oneself or disbelief. We
assert that intolerant approaches in this matter will cause quarrel, combat and
hostility among persons and communities.
Therefore, during the meetings of
our lodges, we place on the altar an open white book having empty sheets
throughout.
We perceive that religions, beliefs,
ethics, political and economical regimes or doctrines can be deliberated in
lodges by an unprejudiced scientific and rational approach. We consider this as
useful to us all in expanding our horizons of culture, as well as improving our
knowledge, notions, and capabilities. However, in our lodges, we oppose assertion
of biased opinions that are illogical, that deny scientific approach, and that
hinder the evolutionary development of humanity.
Whatever the subject matter is, we look upon the action of alleging certain
definite opinions or tendencies to individuals and communities as being against
Freemasonry. We regard free transmission of freely generated thoughts to all
people as an inevitable principle to be followed for the individual improvement
of our brethren and sisters, as well as the institutional improvement of
Freemasonry. Whatever is the subject matter, we disagree
any concept or judgment as being definite, final or the absolute truth.
As the Liberal Grand Lodge of
Freemasons in
Instead of preserving those methods
and traditions that had erosion in their meanings and validity, we are in
favour of creative and progressive outlooks that don't conflict with our
universal aims and principles. We regard the approach of trying these, putting
those found as convenient into practice, giving chance to transform themselves
into traditions as a necessity of the characteristics of Freemasonry for being
up-to-date. We think that, partial or full resolution of any past method or
tradition into a historical reminiscence depends on time as well as on the laws
of evolution.
As the Liberal Grand Lodge of
Freemasons in Turkey, we interpret "a freemason" as synonymous to
"an exemplar human being who cross-examines oneself, improves
continuously, tries to advance towards perfection, is useful to the entire
humanity in addition to one's own family and nation, acts considerately for and
protects the natural environment as much as the social milieu". We wish to
share this understanding with all masonic
institutions throughout the world.