Social+Studies+-+Brotherhood+Beliefs

**The beliefs that Pythagoras held were:** **1) that at its deepest level, reality is mathematical in nature**

** 2) that philosophy can be used for spiritual purification **

** 3) that the Soul can rise to union with the Divine **

** 4) that certain symbols have a mystical significance **

**5) that all brothers of the Order should observe strict loyalty and secrecy**