Has anyone had their church make an issue of your being a Freemason? I've been reading through some Presbyterian Church doctrine and it's saying that Freemasonry is not only a religion, but incompatible with the Christian faith! How is there a conflict? Masonry is supposed to be areligious and apolitical, but they cite "evidence" that Freemasons consider the rituals and oaths religious in nature, thereby conflicting with Christianity.
This is disturbing to me, not only because I'm interested in pursuing Freemasonry but I also don't want to create friction with my family and the church! I find it hard to believe that Freemasons consider Masonry a religion in and of itself. And here I thought anti-masonry only dwelled in the more radical elements of the Christian faith.
Has anyone had to defend their membership with their church? Success/failure? What did you end up doing? Any info/guidance would be greatly appreciated!
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This is disturbing to me, not only because I'm interested in pursuing Freemasonry but I also don't want to create friction with my family and the church! I find it hard to believe that Freemasons consider Masonry a religion in and of itself. And here I thought anti-masonry only dwelled in the more radical elements of the Christian faith.
Has anyone had to defend their membership with their church? Success/failure? What did you end up doing? Any info/guidance would be greatly appreciated!
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