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The Montana Freemason Magazine is published by and is
a product of the Montana Masonic Foundation, Inc. Unless
otherwise noted; articles in this publication express only the
private opinion or assertion of the writer and do not necessarily
refl ect the offi cial position of the Montana Masonic Foundation
or the Grand Lodge A.F.&A.M. of Montana.
The Montana Freemason Magazine is provided to members
of the Grand Lodge of AF&AM of Montana by the Montana
Masonic Foundation, Inc.

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The Montana Freemason Magazine.”
The Editorial staff invites contributions in the form of
informative articles, reports, news and other timely information
(of about 350 to 1000 words in length) that broadly relate to
general Masonry. Submissions must be typed or preferably
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It has been suggested that perhaps we actually
need a fi fth cardinal virtue - that of Civility. The
purpose of civility is to create the conditions that
allow civilization to advance and prosper. While
inoff ensive behavior toward other citizens often
helps, it is not enough. Civility requires engaging
in civic dialogue and fulfi lling your role as a
citizen. Because a strong democracy requires an
informed citizenry, civility-at least for citizens
participating in a representative government-
requires being informed.

Or maybe better stated in George Washington’s
Maxims: “1st. Every Action done in Company
ought to be with Some Sign of Respect, to those
that are Present.”
Please direct all articles and correspondence to :

Reid Gardiner, Editor
The Montana Freemason Magazine
PO Box 1158
Helena, MT 59624-1158
(406) 442-7774
rgardiner@grandlodgemontana.org

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