littlecat123
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Do the masons worship together or is it just a shared belief in a supreme being?
Worship
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Freemasonry does not require a specific religion. Hindus, Christians, Muslims and others are accepted. It leaves one to find their own pathway to God. It is required however, that you do believe in God in a regular lodge. That being said, there are some irregular lodges that do accept atheists.
SageMother
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When they use the term "Atheist" then, they speak of not believing in a supreme being as opposed to not believing in the God of Abraham?
Squash Cop
New Member
That is correct.
BG_TRBL
Watcher of the posts
My opinion only
Worship is a state of mind ushered by each persons own perception. Freemasons do not require that you believe in "GOD" however they do require that you acknowledge a "Supreme Being". As it is written on the petition for membership, the candidate must "Believe in a Supreme Being" and the written charges for the degrees make reference to "God over all" It is not required that someone change their perspectives or beliefs to conform to freemasonry, rather all religions are accepted, as Freemasons worship as our consciences require.
As far as freemasonry as a science. The fraternity is based on the actual working of "Operative Masons" the builders of the temples, buildings, architecture. The "tools" as seen by everyone have their origins there. The square and compass are just 2 of the tools used by masons, even though they have become a symbol for all those to see, which identifies many men as Freemasons. The lessons taught to those who join are based on these things as they have been passed down for generations and generations. They hold a special place in every Freemason's heart and mind because of this. The teaching are not science in nature but rather the fundamental principles which have held strong over the years.
That being said, it would be left to the individual to determine if they felt the lessons were of a scientific nature.
Worship is a state of mind ushered by each persons own perception. Freemasons do not require that you believe in "GOD" however they do require that you acknowledge a "Supreme Being". As it is written on the petition for membership, the candidate must "Believe in a Supreme Being" and the written charges for the degrees make reference to "God over all" It is not required that someone change their perspectives or beliefs to conform to freemasonry, rather all religions are accepted, as Freemasons worship as our consciences require.
As far as freemasonry as a science. The fraternity is based on the actual working of "Operative Masons" the builders of the temples, buildings, architecture. The "tools" as seen by everyone have their origins there. The square and compass are just 2 of the tools used by masons, even though they have become a symbol for all those to see, which identifies many men as Freemasons. The lessons taught to those who join are based on these things as they have been passed down for generations and generations. They hold a special place in every Freemason's heart and mind because of this. The teaching are not science in nature but rather the fundamental principles which have held strong over the years.
That being said, it would be left to the individual to determine if they felt the lessons were of a scientific nature.
BG_TRBL
Watcher of the posts
I suppose the easiest definition would be that an "irregular" lodge does not work / exist under the by-laws and rules of that regions "grand lodge". It is some lodge that is established either by masons who have fallen from the ranks, or those who do not belong to an established or "warranted" lodge but are trying to mis-represent their connection with the masonic fraternity.
Bob Franks
Past District Deputy Grand Lecturer
A belief in deity is necessary "...otherwise no obligation would be considered binding upon you."
Science? Hmm, yes and equal parts art.
S&F
BukeyeJackson
ViMH Advisory Board
Why not revive it? I like doing that every once in a while. Only Bob plays along... *one tear*
Duncan1574
Lodge Chaplain & arms dealer
Some of us were busy today. As for this discussion Freemasons believe in a singular Deity. The pathway to that Deity is as varied as the Brother themselves.
Is the GAOTU the Judeo-Christian 'G-d' yes, is it Allah yes, it it the God/Goddess of neo-paganism yes. GAOTU is all those things and more.
Is the GAOTU the Judeo-Christian 'G-d' yes, is it Allah yes, it it the God/Goddess of neo-paganism yes. GAOTU is all those things and more.