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Well, let's see here . . .

The principles of our Fraternity are based on the same moral absolutes that form the foundation of all true faith.

But I thought it was about moral relativism.

Every Mason must believe in a Supreme Being.

Your God, my God, it's all good. Just BELIEVE in something already.

He must strive to live morally in accordance with the highest standards of individual character and social conduct.

What a reprehensible goal, and one that all good Catholics must necessarily deplore.

Unfortunately, our purpose as well as our very existence is questioned by the uninformed.

No. Do tell.

They fail to see that Masons are invariable churchgoing men who extend the precepts of their faith beyond their sabbath to every day of their lives.

So they're doing better than 90% of my acquaintance.

Freemasonry, therefore, welcomes to its ranks Christians, Jews, Muslims, Buddhists and all good men of whatever religion who truly aspire to live accordingly to the Creator's will.

If Catholicism says one is not to associate with those of different faiths for purposes of good works and fellowship, I managed to miss that diktat.

Faith and work, soul and body, heart and hand are united as Masons everywhere labor through Freemasonry in peace and harmony to honor the Creator and serve mankind.

Which is, oddly enough, exactly what my church youth group promoted.

Such are the objectives of Freemasonry. Obviously, they complement, not contradict, sound religious beliefs.

Well, obvious to some.