Freemasonry is an fraternity open to men of good character who believe in God and is practiced worldwide. Freemasonry respects all religions and has no theology with which to teach any methods of salvation to its members. Members are not required to belong to a church. Masonry's purpose is to unite men for brotherhood, not for religious purposes. The only two subjects banned from discussions in a lodge are religion and politics.
Masons donate millions of dollars to charity every day.
In Illinois, Masons donate to the Illinois Masonic Home in Sullivan and to the Children's Home in LaGrange. They also fund school programs which train teachers to intervene in substance abuse cases. Masons also work with other groups such as the DeMolay, Job's Daughters, and Rainbow Girls. Entered Apprentice, Fellowcraft and Master Mason. The leader is the Master of the Lodge and Senior and Junior Wardens serve as his assistants.