The traditional men-only organization that is often referred to as 'The Craft' is Freemasonry. Freemasonry is a fraternal organization that traces its origins to the local fraternities of stonemasons, which from the end of the fourteenth century regulated the qualifications of masons and their interaction with authorities and clients. Freemasonry uses symbols and rituals to teach moral lessons and to promote charity, brotherhood, and personal growth among its members. Freemasonry has been the subject of many myths and conspiracy theories, but its members maintain that it is a benign and noble organization that seeks to promote the values of reason, tolerance, and social justice.