Freemasonry is a fraternal organization whose membership is held together by shared moral and metaphysical ideals and—in most of its branches—by a constitutional declaration of belief in a Supreme Being.Freemasonry and Religion (UGLE) Accessed 12 June 2006
The fraternity of Freemasonry uses the metaphor of operative stonemasons' tools and implements, to convey what is most generally defined as: A peculiar (some say particular or beautiful) system of morality veiled in allegory and illustrated by symbols.http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/09771a.htm 1913 Catholic Encyclopedia. (1911 Encyclopædia Britannica agrees) This is currently illustrated in the 1991 English Emulation Ritual.Emulation Ritual ISBN 085318187X pub 1991, London".
It is an esoteric society only in that certain aspects are private;Constitutions (UGLE) pdf file, Page xii. Accessed 12 June 2006 Freemasons have stated that Freemasonry has, in the 21st century, become less a secret society and more of a "society with secrets."The Secrets of Freemasonry Grand Lodge of North Carolina Accessed 12 June 2006What is Freemasonry (UGLE) Accessed 12 June 2006YQA:Is Freemasonry a secret society (UGLE) Accessed 12 June 2006 The non-Freemason and historian professor Dr. Dieter Anton Binder of the university of GrazUniv.-Prof. Dr. Dieter Anton Binder Accessed 12 July 2006 describes Freemasonry as a confidential society in opposition to a secret society in his book Die diskrete Gesellschaft.Dieter A. Binder: Die diskrete Gesellschaft. Geschichte und Symbolik der Freimaurer. ISBN 3222123519, Styria Most modern Freemasons regard the traditional concern over secrecy as a demonstration of their ability to keep a promisePro Grand Master UGLE, MQ on-line Issue 15 p43 Accessed 12 June 2006 and a concern over the privacy of their own affairs.Freemasonry and Secrecy (MSANA) Accessed 9 June 2006 "Lodge meetings, like meetings of many other social and professional associations, are private occasions open only to members."Is Freemasonry a secret society (UGLE) Accessed 12 June 2006Freemasonry and Secrecy (Victorian Lodge of Research No 218, UGLV) Accessed 12 June 2006 The private aspects of modern Freemasonry deal with the modes of recognition amongst members and elements within the ritual.Emulation Ritual ISBN 085318187X pub 1991, LondonYQA:Is Freemasonry a secret society (UGLE) Accessed 12 June 2006
More on [ Freemasonry ]
Conspiracy :: Issues
Freemasonry :: Fraternal
Opposing Views :: Fraternal
Freemasonry :: Esoteric and Occult

Ephesians 5:11 - An explanation of why Christians should lead people away from the Masonic Lodge, and resources to assist in the task.
Free Masons--The Enemy of Islam - A warning to Muslims about Freemasonry.
Freemasonry and Christianity - Annotated transcript of sermon by Dr. Alva J. McClain delivered to the First Brethren Church of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he served as pastor from 1918 to 1923.
Freemasonry Is a Non-Christian Occult Religion - Why Masonry is incompatible with Christianity, partial list of denominations which have condemned Freemasonry, further links.
Meta Description: [ Christian Chapel CME Church - ]
Freemasonry Proven to be Occultic - Masonry stands condemned by God because it uses occultic practices and praises the principles of false religions.
Freemasonry Resource Files - Christian perspective on Freemasonry and Masonic lodges, including the Shriners and the York Rite.
Freemasonry Watch - Monitoring the Invisible Empire Large collection of graphics and anti-masonic commentary and articles.
Meta Description: [ Monitoring the Invisible Empire, the World's Largest Secret Society, Freemasonry, Freemason, Freemasons, Occult Order, Concealed History, Masonic Ritual Secrets: Freemasonry Watch the source for news and information about Freemasonry, the Da Vinci Code, the Knights Templar, the Catholic Church, C... ]
Freemasonry, Conspiracy Within, Initiation and the Brotherhood - Evidence that the higher Masonic degrees conceal the true nature of Freemasonry as a Satanic religion. Based on an 1871 book by Albert Pike, 33rd degree Mason, called Morals and Dogma in the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite.
How Freemasonry Corrupts Christianity - Describes how Masonry is blasphemous and leads Christians away from Jesus Christ.
Humanum Genus - Encyclical of Pope Leo XIII, promulgated in 1884. Condemns freemasonry under whatever name as being a secret society which is hostile to Christianity.
Meta Description: [ General condemnation of Freemasonry by whatever title. Understood to be anti-Catholic in particular per Encyclical of Pope Leo XIII against Freemasonry. Also considered anti-Protestant, anti-Christian and practically speaking they are anti-God. A secret society desiring a one world government ... ]
Masonry (Freemasonry) - An overview of Freemasonry and description of its condemnation by the Catholic Church.
Meta Description: [ An overview of Freemasonry and description of its condemnation by the Catholic Church ]
The Masonic Lodge and the Christian Conscience - Reprint of an article by John Weldon that first appeared in the Winter 1994 issue of the Christian Research Journal explaining why Freemasonry is inconsistent with biblical teaching despite a decision by the 1993 Southern Baptist Convention to allow its members to join the Lodge.
The Question of Freemasonry - Critical analysis of Freemasonry from a Christian perspective.
Meta Description: [ The Christian stand towards Freemasonry. ]
The Witchcraft Side of Masonry - A list of occultists and witches who were Masons. Meant as a warning to Christians, who are not to be unequally yoked.
Meta Description: [ BC article - The Lodge has always attracted sorcerers. The list of occultists and witches in the last century who were Freemasons reads like a Who's Who of 20th century occultism. ]
| Freemasonry and the bible | |
| Next Video | |