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Could the simple act of joining a MasonicLodge be the key to rebuilding trust and strengthening democracy? Harvard sociologist Robert Putnam, author of Bowling Alone, thinks so. He argues that declining membership in social groups—like lodges, churches, and even bowling leagues—has contributed to rising polarization and social distrust.
Freemasonry offers a remedy: it fosters ‘social capital,’ creating connections that cross racial, political, and socioeconomic lines. By building trust and promoting civic engagement, Masons help strengthen the bonds that hold our communities—and democracy—together. Oh, and it might even help you live longer.