I noticed that in the U.S. there are many Christians who are also in Freemasonry. Please explain to me why you think the two things can go together.
2007-01-04 00:56:57 · 13 answers · asked by WithEnlightenmentTheDarknessCame 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
masons believe in god, but there is no mention of jesus in any of the masonic writing. hard to be christian without christ, so I'd hafta say no.
2007-01-04 01:01:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a true story of the middle ages...Masons and the Churches (Mostly the Vatican) have a strong relationship. Popes, Cardinals, and Bishops like Kings needs great ornate building structures such as Cathedrals to honor their holy work and their own egos. The Mason were the few who can build such complex buildings...so they made a lot of money off the Vatican.
With money comes political power. Also at times when the groups such as the Knights Templars or the Illuminati were hunted down by the Pope...they obtain refuge within the Mason Order.
2007-01-04 01:05:19 · answer #2 · answered by Laughing Man Copycat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If a Christian considers his membership in the Masonic order to be something like just belonging to a social club then I can see how someone that joined to be with their friends could be a Mason. But someone who is dedicated to living their life according to Biblical standards and spreading the true gospel of Christ would probably have a problem with being a member of an organization that seems to have a hodgepodge of different religious practices and does not set Jesus above all others.
2007-01-04 01:02:21 · answer #3 · answered by Martin S 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't see why not. From the little I know about the FreeMasons, they are basically an organization that focuses on giving service to others and promoting strong families. This doesn't seem to be contrary to any of the teachings of Christianity.
2007-01-04 01:14:08 · answer #4 · answered by Open Heart Searchery 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the USA, yes it is possible, since Freemasonry in this country is far more concerned with good works than their counterparts in Europe.
In Europe, however, it is still very much a counter-Christian organization. In fact, European Catholics are strictly prohibited from joining their ranks. Even here, Catholics are discouraged from joining although there is no condemnation for those who do.
2007-01-04 01:01:03 · answer #5 · answered by Granny Annie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I asked a good friend of mine who is a mason,and he said yes.He stated everything people say about Freemason's is a lie.It doesn't affect me in any way,so why would I not believe him?He's a God fearing man who is very active in his church doing God's work.
Don't get immersed in the world of conspiracy theories,that crap will rot your brain.
2007-01-04 01:03:22 · answer #6 · answered by Derek B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have only One "Worshipful Master" and His name is Jesus Christ.
This is a very secret organization that very few of the members even known what the highest degree in Masonry does.
2007-01-04 01:00:27 · answer #7 · answered by Jeancommunicates 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No I do not think they can. at first freemasionery may seem ok but as you get in deeper I believe it is demonic. obviusly I have never been a free masson but my grandad was I do not think he was a bad person but had some strange saying about the creater ( God)
2007-01-04 00:59:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I only know someone that was in it. He said that as you go up the rank, that it becomes a question of what you are worshiping. So he dropped out to follow Jesus.
2007-01-04 00:59:04 · answer #9 · answered by RB 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I thought you HAD to believe in a higher power to be a freemason?
2007-01-04 00:58:07 · answer #10 · answered by fourmorebeers 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋