Freemasonry, Democracy and Human Rights

Throughout history, Freemasonry and Democracy go hand in hand.

Being the oldest fraternal organization in the world, Masonry had its fair share of oppression and persecution. In the older days, most of the members of Freemasonry were the open-minded freethinkers who introduced so many new concepts and ideas about science, the arts, politics, and philosophy; and practically everything about life the world we live in. Many of these new innovations are enjoyed by every individual even until this day.

But it was never easy for the Freemasons of history to speak out their minds during those dark years in history. Hundred… or maybe even thousands of Masons suffered excommunication, torture and death because of non-conformity to the “norms” back in those days. Which is why the purpose of a Mason in improving himself and maintaining to be an upright individual is to enable himself to create a better world and uplift the human condition.

By principle, Freemasonry has paved the way for democracy. In the United States, the original framers of the US Constitution where composed mainly of Freemasons. The instigators of the French and Spanish Revolutions were all Freemasons. The Revolutionary leaders of the revolt in the Philippines during the 300 years of Spanish Colonization were all Freemasons. These are just a few examples of how Freemasons fared during the dark and turbulent times when democracy was still being shaped or when democracy was being threatened.

History, even ancient history will reveal that Freemasonry was a great victim of the most atrocious acts of Human Rights violations; impunity, torture, force slavery and repression. These horrors are the very reasons why Freemasonry’s tenets and principles are deeply embedded with teachings of love, justice and the universal respect for human life. The ancient order and its fore members risk their lives to protect democracy and the basic human rights of every living person against the dogma of the Church, the fascist regimes and the oppressive governments.

A Mason naturally deviates from the norm when he sees that the norm only leads to the destruction of a humane and just society. A Mason deviates and re-examines the rules being imposed upon his fellow men and validates them through the social realities. A Mason deviates and seeks the reformation and re-establishment of a system that is just and equitable to the majority of not to all. A Mason bravely and selflessly deviates and opposes the oppressors with his working tools tightly tucked in his hand and the apron on his waist always clean.

It is the job of every Mason to learn and understand the letters of the Constitution specially the provisions which guarantee the protection of the people from the abuses of the government and once these letters are understood and deposited in their hearts; it is their duty to make sure that these rights remain protected.

Democracy and Human Rights are borne out of a Mason’s heart as it is in his heart where he was made a Mason and until his heart has beat its last, a Mason will defend democracy and will defend the decency of human existence.

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