Shriners believe in God and that
He created man to serve His purposes, among which is service to
others in His name.
We believe that care for the less
fortunate, especially children who suffer from burns and crippling
diseases, is our institutional calling.
We are patriots, each willing to
serve his country with fidelity and courage. We cherish independence
under law and freedom with responsibility.
We honor family. We respect our
parents, wives and children. We should instill in our children the
tenets of this creed, and the heritage from which it emanates.
As individuals we pledge ourselves
to integrity, virtue and nobility of character. Our intentions will
be honorable, our relations will be trustworthy and our spirits
forgiving of each other.
As brothers we offer each other
fraternal affection and respect. Together we will support each other
in adherence to this creed, so that we and our communities will be
the better because of our fraternity and its principles.
As Shriners we look beyond
ourselves to serve the needs of others, especially children who
cannot help themselves. We believe Shriners Hospitals to be the
world's greatest philanthropy, and we covenant with each other to
support its "temples of mercy" with spirit, time, talent and means.
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