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1 | Should a Christian be a Mason? | Bible general Archive 1 | Hiram Abiff | 9125 | ||
The Masonic Bible The Oxford University Press publishes a special edition of the Bible for presentation to Masonic candidates containing a declaration that "the Bible itself is a symbol - that is, a part taken for the whole" ..and in the same edition, Dr. Fort Newton explains that, "the whole includes God's revelation through the Bible, the Koran, the Vedas, etc" Masonic Record, June 1926 in an article by Bro. T.H.R entitled "What are our landmarks?" "The second landmark is the Volume of Sacred Law open in the Lodge. But the Bible is not more than one of the Great Lights, and never has been, for the reason that Masons are not required to believe its teachings ..The stern fact is that we are constantly admitting Hindus, Chinese, Mohammedans, Parsees and Jews, not one of whom believes in the Bible, and this forces the conclusion that masonry regards the Bible only as a symbol" The Bible is the only 'Volume of Sacred Law open in the lodges of western nations (USA / UK) leading many there to assume a measure of Christianity. The Volume(s) open in a lodge simply reflects that particular nation's religious leaning at that point in time. In Singapore for instance there are five 'Volumes of Sacred Law' open upon the altar. http://www.cri-ireland.co.uk/fmasonry/bible.htm |
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2 | Should a Christian be a Mason? | Bible general Archive 1 | Hank | 9128 | ||
Hiram, my sense of your post is that you gave it for informational purposes only, and that you are not advocating the position of the Masonic Lodge as regarding the Bible being "only as a symbol." Would you be so kind as clarify this a bit for the benefit of some who may have misgiving about whether this is meant to be an advocacy of the Masonic position on the Bible? Thank you, Hiram, in advance. --Hank | ||||||
3 | Should a Christian be a Mason? | Bible general Archive 1 | Hiram Abiff | 9131 | ||
Hank: You are correct about my intent. I posted this to point out that Mason beliefs give equal credence to the Bible and mystical (Eastern and other) writings. I studied their rituals and beliefs a few months ago when I was considering joining a lodge. I believe their rituals can be traced to Isis, Baal and other Pagan gods and demons. This is not to say that the average rank and file lodge member is aware due to the fact that the gods are represented by symbolism rather than by name. However I also believe Christians can be duped into sacrilegious acts and continue many years without knowledge of what they are supporting. Not all Pagan worship is conducted naked while dancing around a bonfire :) Can you be saved and be a participating Mason? I don’t know, but the fact that other gods are called upon was plenty reason for me to run the other way. |
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