Theodore Breck Lodge No. 714 F. & A. M. is a lodge of Freemasons based in Brecksville, Ohio and sanctioned by the Grand Lodge of Ohio.
Freemasonry is the largest and oldest secular fraternal order in the world. It crosses every religious boundary to bring men of all countries, sects, and opinions together in peace and harmony. Freemasonry is a universal brotherhood dedicated to serving the divine by service to family, country, and mankind.
Freemasonry is a philosophical organization emphasizing the study of moral symbols to build character. This education is, in part, the foundation of a more profound understanding of mankind and his existence. Living today in a “throw away, mass consumption society,” Freemasonry teaches about the value of people and the meaning of relativism over personal individualism. The real nature of Freemasonry is a spiritual force behind each member, improving himself morally by associating with other like-minded individuals. Also, Freemasonry acts as a social organization, promoting the interaction between like-minded men within the lodge to build bonds between them. By fostering this brotherhood, relationships are made and the bonds remain even outside the comforts of the lodge and genuine affection prevails. Wherever traveling, masons meet and greet other masons as brothers as a result of these bonds.
Freemasonry opens men’s eyes to the knowledge that the road to happiness is found in the journey toward the perfection of the spirit, intellect, and soul. Differing from religious institutions, Freemasonry sees all men as equal, not drawing division to his beliefs.
Fellow Freemasons are regarded as brothers because of the rituals of Freemasonry, which have remained virtually unchanged for hundreds of years. By accepting men of all faiths, together in Freemasonry, they learn and teach the truths of morality, justice, patriotism, and brotherly love.