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"Is Freemasonry compatible with your theology/faith/belief system?" That is the question each candidate must ask themselves. Beyond that, debate degrades to argument and no one enjoys the benefits of harmony.
We have several threads going right now that are basically the same circular dead-end...
If you'll pardon a theatre metaphor... the basic story is the same, though the actors and script may vary. "Rent" and "La Boheme" are very different musical presentations, but are both based on the same tale. Shakespeare has been the inspiration for a number of movies, but you often don't...
I've been meaning to go there, but it keeps slipping down the list to "next week." My friends and their kids have done field trips there and say it's an interesting trip.
I have many Brothers who would disagree, and would never alienate you as you have just done to them. The Volume Of Sacred Law is different for different Freemasons.
https://www.freemason.org/becomeMember/lodgeLocator.htm
There are a number of lodges in that area, most have links to calendars. I know a few Brothers from Mt. Moriah Lodge, as they travel "over the hill" to join us for Lodge of Instruction and Agape.
Too bad you won't be around the 21st; the GM...
It is my understanding that the first three degrees, and possibly others, of the Swedish Rite are open to followers of any religion. It is only the higher degrees that require a Christian belief, degrees with strong similarities to our appendant bodies.
And the GLCA Code:
§809.370. SUSPENSION FOR NON-PAYMENT OF DUES.If a Mason has not paid his dues during a period of 12 months, the Secretary shall notify him that he will be suspended for non-payment of dues unless at the Lodge’s next Stated Meeting either his dues have been paid or sickness or...
Here's the GLNM Code:
Code 374. SUSPENSION FOR NON-PAYMENT.(a) In open Lodge, not later than the first regular communication in March, the Secretary shall report the names of members who are in arrears. The Master shall direct the Secretary forthwith to serve written or printed notice, under...