Tylerl90
Registered User
My grandfather was a Shriner and he’s a chief reason behind my interest in Freemasonry, but there’s a serious question that I need answered as long as it won’t violate any Masonic rules.
I know nothing in depth of the Shriners initiation really, but I do know it’s of a Middle Eastern theme (which is fine). HOWEVER... Is there ANY POINT in the Shriner initiation that would require a Christian Mason to swear on a Koran or to pledge an oath to Islam and/or Mohammed?
I need to be clear. I have no problem with Islam or it’s followers, and the Muslim Brothers are just as much my Brothers as the Christian Brothers; but swearing on a Koran or pledging myself to Islam is something I could not do.
Is there any truth to that? Or am I being dramatic? I would appreciate your input! Thanks y’all.
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I know nothing in depth of the Shriners initiation really, but I do know it’s of a Middle Eastern theme (which is fine). HOWEVER... Is there ANY POINT in the Shriner initiation that would require a Christian Mason to swear on a Koran or to pledge an oath to Islam and/or Mohammed?
I need to be clear. I have no problem with Islam or it’s followers, and the Muslim Brothers are just as much my Brothers as the Christian Brothers; but swearing on a Koran or pledging myself to Islam is something I could not do.
Is there any truth to that? Or am I being dramatic? I would appreciate your input! Thanks y’all.
Sent from my iPhone using My Freemasonry mobile app