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We have a line that's been drawn, we don't allow athiests to join. Beyond that, a man's faith is his own business and I think this is one of the main reasons we don't discuss religion in lodge.
CTM,
You quote half a Charge, then ask for the meaning. I quote the other half, which explains what Anderson meant. You have to read the Charge in it's entirety to understand what he was trying to say. You keep missing the point about keeping your particular opinion to yourself.
If a petitioner says he believes in a Supreme Being (and in some jurisdictions, the eternal soul), that's all you need to know.
Be diligent, prudent, temperate, dicreet. Remember that around this altar you have promised to befriend every brother..... Do good unto all.... Finally brethren, be ye all of one mind; live in peace, and may the God of love and peace delight to dwell with and bless you. Amen.