THE SHRINERS CREED
Shriners believe in God and that He created
man to serve His purposes, among which
is service to others in His name.
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We believe that care for the less fortunate,
especially children who suffer from burns and
crippling diseases, is our institutional calling.
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We are patriots, each willing to serve
his country with fidelity and courage.
We cherish independence under law
and freedom with responsibility.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
