The Scottish Rite Story
Here is a link to YouTube with a basic overview about the Scottish Rite. Please return to our site, when you are finished viewing, for additional information about the Cedar Rapids Scottish Rite.
The Scottish Rite if this link doesn't work for you, copy and paste the
following into your browser. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=saXOjB50y78&NR=1
although this video speaks of the Northern Jurisdiction most of the
information applies equally to the Southern Jurisdiction of which Iowa is a
member.
The
Scottish Rite is an organization of Masons established to promote morality
and charity. Its members are dedicated to the cause of human progress and
the ideals for which America stands. Our
Scottish Rite movement leads all other charitable organizations in the
teaching and expounding the great moral values. By precept and example we
have inculcated patriotism, respect for law and order, and undying loyalty
to the Constitution and to our country. We have been the militant champions
of a freedom-loving people in exemplifying the lessons of truth's fight
against tyranny, ignorance, injustice, and corruption. We support the tenets
of Brotherly Love, Relief, and Truth, and endeavor to abide by the cardinal
virtues of Temperance, Fortitude, Prudence, and Justice. We have fought for
the cause of human progress, the freedom of human conscience and the
guarantee of equal right to all peoples everywhere. As Scottish Rite Masons,
we have solemnly subscribed to this highly meaningful and truly inspiring
God-like Code of Life. As
Scottish Rite Masons, we have enlisted in the cause of humanity. Education,
Liberty, Tolerance, and Brotherhood are our watchwords as we stand with
those who are united against ignorance, bigotry, intolerance, and
oppression. As Scottish Rite Masons, we uphold and protect those ideals
which have placed the United States of America as the leader amongst all
Nations of the world. The thousands of Scottish Rite Masons who have
personified these ideals have helped build Our Institution, and in so doing,
have created The World's Most Purposeful Organization.