2006-11-26 06:26:10 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
No, it is not. I regularly sit in lodge with Mormons, Protestants, Catholics, Jews, Buddhists, and people whose religion can best be described as similar to the Force in Star Wars. All are equal within Freemasonry. The only requirement is that one believes in a Supreme Being. Freemasonry does not care WHICH Supreme Being that is. A religion demands exclusivity. Indeed, religion is one of the topics that is forbidden to be discussed in Lodge. So, NO, Freemasonry is NOT a religious organization.
Freemasonry does NOT claim to "lead one to eternal life" as a previous answer states. Freemasonry ONLY focuses on the way a man leads his life in this world. It is not about eternal salvation, but about how a man lives so that when he does meet his Maker (whoever he believes that maker is) he will be able to stand before him and account favorably for the way he treated his fellow man. That's all. Sadly, there are many lies told about Freemasons by so-called religious people.
2006-11-29 15:44:36 · answer #1 · answered by Taivo 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
While Masons claim that Freemasonry is just a fraternity, Masonry universally defines itself as "a regular system of morality, veiled in allegory, and illustrated by symbols." Thus, its own definition reveals that it is more than a fraternity. Freemasonry defines itself as such because it teaches a system of morality through allegory and symbolism that, when faithfully practiced, leads all Masons to “the celestial lodge above,” irrespective of their individual religious beliefs. Freemasonry is far more than a social club.
From a Christian perspective, any organization that claims to be a system of morality (especially one whose moral teachings are secret and are said to lead Masons to eternal life) must be evaluated in light of Scripture and the teachings of the Church. If the moral teachings of an organization are not rooted in God's Revelation in Jesus Christ, they present incompatibilities with the Christian faith. As applied to Masonry, these incompatibilities include a denial of God’s gift of grace in the process of justification and salvation which come to us exclusively through the death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ.
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2006-11-26 06:32:02 · answer #2 · answered by Br. Dymphna S.F.O 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's as religious as the Loyal Order of Buffalo from the Flintstones.
They're not really religious, and they DO some good works. The Shriners are Masons, and they raise a lot of money for childrens hospitals.
2006-11-26 06:30:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If it isn't why do they have their symbol in the U.N. chapel? Their religion is Devil Worship though. The lower people in the organization do not know that though. The biggest thing they do is spout the doctrine of relativity. That being that there is no definitive Truth. The Truth for you may be different than the Truth for me they say.
2006-11-26 06:41:50 · answer #4 · answered by Midge 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They say it is but don't be fooled. They worship the great architect but in the end it is the devil. Go online and just start checking out website. It is quite creepy infact.
2006-11-26 06:28:10 · answer #5 · answered by jj2000 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
it isn't a religious oranganization it is instead assosiated with different organizations
2006-11-26 06:29:43 · answer #6 · answered by Tyler 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no
2006-11-26 06:28:46 · answer #7 · answered by cork 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋