Religion and Spirituality: Opposing Views: Freemasonry

An overview of Freemasonry and description of its condemnation by the Catholic Church.

An explanation of why Christians should lead people away from the Masonic Lodge, and resources to assist in the task.

Encyclical of Pope Leo XIII, promulgated in 1884. Condemns freemasonry under whatever name as being a secret society which is hostile to Christianity.

Christian perspective on Freemasonry and Masonic lodges, including the Shriners and the York Rite.

An organization of men and women who have left the Masonic Lodge and appendant bodies and work with other Christians to equip them to lead Masons to leave the Masonic Lodge. Overview, Masonic secrets revealed, testimonies of former Masons, on-line resources, and contact information.

A warning to Muslims about Freemasonry.

An indictment of Freemasonry based on fundamentalist Christian interpretations of Masonic symbolism and scripture.

A list of occultists and witches who were Masons. Meant as a warning to Christians, who are not to be "unequally yoked."

Reprint of an article by John Weldon that first appeared in the Winter 1994 issue of the Christian Research Journal explaining why Freemasonry is inconsistent with biblical teaching despite a decision by the 1993 Southern Baptist Convention to allow its members to join the Lodge.

"Monitoring the Invisible Empire" Large collection of graphics and anti-masonic commentary and articles.

Critical look at Masonic initiation, passwords, symbols and legend.

Describes how Masonry is blasphemous and leads Christians away from Jesus Christ.

Annotated transcript of sermon by Dr. Alva J. McClain delivered to the First Brethren Church of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he served as pastor from 1918 to 1923.

Critical analysis of Freemasonry from a Christian perspective.

Why Masonry is incompatible with Christianity, partial list of denominations which have condemned Freemasonry, further links.

Masonry stands condemned by God because it uses occultic practices and praises the principles of false religions.