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Hello. My interest has been directed toward Freemasonry as of late, and I was wondering if Freemasonry is iconoclastic to Christianity, specifically Southern Baptist. Thank you very much in advance.
Hi Mark,
Hope you are well, and I will do my best with this for you.
Freemasonary, now some Masons say that they are not part of any religious group and I have to agree with this.
They have no no Worship services, they deny the Trinity, the deiety of Christ, salvation or grace through the Bible, as well as many other Christian beliefs.
In fact some see it as an occult.
Yet, masonary does have some religious similarities, such as their meeting place is a "Temple" and has an "Alter" and a "Sacred Book" the also have Prayers" spoken by a "Chaplain".
They have no leader, just rules and regulations.
Their beliefs are through ancient mystery which they keep concealed from outsiders.
I cannot see that any Christian would want to believe in or be part of any organisation that does not believe in our beliefs or does not actually appear to be religious as we know it.
I am not trying to put you off as the decision is yours, but I would be very weary.
Regards and God Bless
Clive Heath
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I have won a National award for working with and supporting sick people.
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