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IntroductionThe following information explains the Regular Grand Lodge of Italy's view about the relationship between Freemasonry and religion. Basic StatementFreemasonry is not a religion, nor is it a substitute for religion. It demands of its members a belief in a Supreme Being but provides no system of faith of its own. The Supreme BeingThe names used for the Supreme Being enable men of different faiths to join in prayer (to God as each sees Him) without the terms of the prayer causing dissention among them. Volume of the Sacred LawThe Bible, referred to by Freemasons as the Volume of the Sacred Law, is always open at every Masonic meeting. The Obligation of FreemasonryThe Obligations taken by Freemasons are sworn on or involve the Volume of the Sacred Law, or the book held sacred by those concerned. They are undertakings to help keep secret a Freemason's means of recognition, and to follow the principles of Freemasonry. The physical penalties, which are purely symbolic, do not form part of an Obligation. The commitment to follow the principles of Freemasonry is, however, deep. Freemasonry compared with ReligionFreemasonry lacks the basic elements of religion. a) It has no theological doctrine, and by forbidding religious discussion at its meetings will not allow a Masonic theological doctrine to develop. b) It offers no sacraments. c) It does not claim to lead to salvation by works, by secret knowledge or by any other means. The secrets of Freemasonry are concerned with modes of recognition and not with salvation. Freemasonry supports ReligionFreemasonry is far from indifferent to religion. Without interfering in religious practice it expects each member to follow his own faith, and to place above all other duties his duty to God, by whatever name He is known. Its moral teachings are acceptable to all religions. Freemasonry is thus a supporter of religion. |
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