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Originally posted by GrndLkNatv
Only two presidents in U.S. History haven't been free masons from what I have been told, Lincoln and Kennedy are the only ones.
Originally posted by DontTreadOnMe
So, a disproportionate number of our Presidents were Freemasons.
DOes this tell us anything?
Is freemasonry akin to political power?
Of all the organizations a man could belong to, it seems much more than a coincidence that that meny were freemasons
Not the same religion, political party or anything else seems to be held in common.
Good old George saw the light before he died
There have been 16 U.S. Presidents who were Freemasons
Freemasons worsship satan and his every belief is right and good
Originally posted by oconnection
I was in church last Sunday drifting off as usual. While I was listening to the sermon I was pondering an idea. Our pastor was talking about the worlds religions versus Christianity. How Christianity is unique in that your salvation is not earned but given. This led me to think of Freemasonry & its structure. Most Masons will vigorously argue against the notion the Freemasonry is religious in nature. But in my opinion it at very least attempts to fulfill religions purpose.
I am in no degree an expert on this topic but a student. My opinion of Freemasonry is that it is structured like a hierarchy. My opinion is supported with the various degree works that is done in Masonry. What one person knows in one degree differs from the next on the quest for "enlightenment".
There is emphasis on doing charity as you make your way up the Masonic mountain. All most like your charity in a way earns what enlightenment is gained. Just a thought I had. I'm sure I will be burned for this one. But none the less I wanted to share my thoughts.
Originally posted by oconnection
Thank you for your reply ML once more. While I respect your viewpoint I think we have a differing viewpoint on this subject. My question to you is this; how can a non-religious organization determine for its members what is moral & non moral.
One definition of religion is this:
A cause, principle, or activity pursued with zeal or conscientious devotion.
Again we are back here again to this old stale question. Is or isn't Freemasonry a religion. You will tell me it isn't but yet it is fair to say by definition that it is at least loosely based on what your guys are openly willing to admit.