Burlingame Bodies Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry

	Albert Pike was a pioneer, a crusader for justice for Native Americans, a practical joker, a reformer, a journalist, a philosopher, a prominent Washington lawyer, and a Civil War general. Perhaps the main focus of his life was the fraternity of Freemasonry. He was the organizer and, for many years, the leader of the Scottish Rite, one of Masonry's larget organizations. from Albert Pike, The Man Beyond the Monument by Jim Tresner
Albert Pike		The Albert Pike Monument Judiciary Square, Washington DC
	The Scottish Rite Creed Human progress is our cause, liberty of thought our supreme wish, freedom of conscience our mission, and the guarantee of equal rights to all people everywhere our ultimate goal.
Mission Statement It is the mission of the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Southern Jurisdiction, to improve its members and enhance the communities in which they live by teaching and emulating the principles of Brotherly Love, Tolerance, Charity, and Truth while actively embracing high social, moral, and spiritual values including fellowship, compassion, and dedication to God, family and country.
Strategic Objectives • Fulfill the promise of additional Masonic knowledge through education and training. • Build a Positive Public Image of Freemasonry and the Scottish Rite. • Support and expand our philanthropic activities. • Provide a framework for effective leadership to ensure the stability and long-term success of the Fraternity. • Provide a financial process to ensure the stability and long-term success of the Fraternity.

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