I am understand that you have to be at least a Deist at minimum to be a Freemason, is this the case? I am an athiest and was curious to know if that would exclude me from joining. I respect the history of the Freemasons and know that without their courage and leadership we would not have the United States as we know it. Being part of an organization like this would be an honor but I am not sure if my beliefs would be a sticking point.