The one thing about the Masons is that they are not a religion. They are a brotherhood of religious men. Their intent was to remove the elements of religious fighting for the purpose of building a stronger force. Hence, no religion is more important than any other religion. No artifacts, no books, no teachings, no symbols, just a belief in a higher power. In a major way the US is a Mason country every bit as much as it is Christian in that we are a nation of live and let live.
thanks for your reply.
I’m not a mason. I have been very close to some masons. I’ve studied it a fair amount for a layman. Personally, I believe in some places in some regards it can be seen as teaching that is in the sphere of religion. In sync with some religions, not in sync with others.
There is variation between lodges and variations between members of different lodges. For one person it may be their religion, for another it may have nothing to do with their religion. For some lodges, religion can play a part, for others, little or no part.
There are churches that have studied Freemasonry as well, and many have concluded it is incompatible with their faith and teaching.
I’m mainly for men being educated, well-informed in making decisions concerning religion. If one is serious about freemasonry and serious about their church, then I think he would want to seek out this information, examine it and make an honest and declarative decision, both in regards to their membership in a church and as a freemason.
A perfect way to neutralize a new member in preparation for the oaths he will take...and BTW very common for occults and cults.
Never underestimate the enemy of men's soul to convince people no specific religion is necessary to believe in the dark side members will eventually find themselves...always making it "sound" reasonable.
"Has God not said?"