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Shriners
Creed
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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