Yeah. The Shriners are FreeMasons. and Yes, your contractoris most likely Roman Catholic.
Opps. The owner you both work for is most likely.......
He is a Shriner and a Free Mason; so? Should everyone pass some sort of litmus test before they are employed? I thought the quality of the work is what mattered?
Think you meant to say "NOT Roman Catholic" but the boss may very well be (which would explain his tone of voice as belittling.)
Fourteen US presidents were Masons, starting with Washington and ending with Ford. Both Roosevelts, Truman, Taft - both parties.