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Freemasonry does not meet the qualifications of a religion and therefore is not one. Specifically:
(a) It has no dogma or theology
(b) It has no wish or means to enforce religious orthodoxy.
(c) It offers no sacraments.
(d) It does not claim to lead to salvation by works, secret knowledge, or any other means.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 10y agoFreemasonry is a fraternity or brotherhood rather than a religion. They have their roots in the mediaeval guilds who guarded the secrets of their trade much like other fraternities eg. 'the cloth makers' guild' and 'the dyers' guild'. The Freemasons guild dates back to the seventeenth century and was comprised of builders of churches, cathedrals and temples. Whilst Freemasons do believe in a supreme being or God whom they refer to as 'The Great Architect of the Universe', they have these beliefs before they join the organization. Freemasonry does not teach any particular dogma, nor do they offer any sacraments or method of salvation as religions do. Freemasons have various degrees of initiation and do use a 'holy book' which is always whatever book is held holy by those seeking initiation because those involved in Freemasonry are of many religious denominations.
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Christianity is a religion. Freemasonry is not.
What are the Freemasons views?
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What has the author Mustafa El-Amin written?
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What religion does the freemasons practice?
Freemasonry is not a religion, and does not limit it's membership to any specific religions. However, it does require that a member have a belief in a Supreme Being.
How do you find out the names of freemasonry?
The name of freemasonry is "Freemasonry".
Who is 'The Supreme Being' of all Freemasons?
It's entirely up to the individual. Freemasonry isn't a religion. It's purpose is to promote equality among people of every religion, race and culture.
Where is freemasons churches in Tanzania?
There is no such thing as "freemasons churches". Freemasonry is not a religion, and its members can attend whatever church, mosque, temple or synagogue they choose.
What do freemasons believe in?
Freemasonry is open to people of all religious faiths, so they believe in whatever their religious faith is. Freemasonry isn't a religion, per se. It's more like a brotherhood, or club based around morals and belief in charity and brotherly love.
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Did the Nazi exile people because of religion?
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Who is the freemason antichrist?
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When was Kent Museum of Freemasonry created?
Kent Museum of Freemasonry was created in 1933.
