Orangeism...What does it stand for today?

It should be remembered that the Order has a worldwide membership and that wherever its lodges exist there is to be found a brotherhood of men pledged to uphold the concept of the Protestant faith and liberty under the law. They are neither bigots nor extremists. They are pledged not to " Injure or upbraid any man because of his religious beliefs ". Orangeism stands for tolerance and compassion towards all men, but they stand also for that underlying principle of the Christian faith,the dignity and the rights of the individual, against tyranny either of a soulless state or of an authoritarian Church.

The structure which is Orangeism has its basis in the coming together of men of goodwill who are determined to use what power and influence they can muster to ensure that civil and religious liberty is maintained in Ulster, that the Christian Faith, Reformed and Protestant, will be preached and taught here; that the British connection will be maintained; that every effort will be made to make the Province happy, prosperous and outward looking, a good place for everyone who lives in it.