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Concordia Theological Monthly

Publication Date

3-1-1965

Document Type

Article

Keywords

lodge, church, freemasonry, christian, masonic order, secrecy oaths

Submission Type

Bible Study; Lecture; Sermon Prep

Abstract

In this age of ecumenicity and worldwide religious brotherhood, we may seem to be out of step in raising once again the question of whether a Christian may hold membership in what is sometimes called a lodge, or more technically, a fraternal organization. But we write this hoping only to serve the interests of God-pleasing ecumenical relations and Christian brotherhood. In this article we propose to cite instances from the teachings and ritual of the Masonic Order (Freemasonry) to show that commitment to this lodge and membership in the Christian church are not compatible. Many of the fundamental claims and demands of Freemasonry cannot be honored by one who would live according to the claim which Jesus Christ has upon him.

Disciplines

Practical Theology

Scripture References in this Resource (separated by semi-colons)

Ephesians 2:8; Galatians 1:8; Galatians 5:4; John 10:9; 2 Corinthians 5:21; John 14:6; Romans 3:19, 22, 27; Romans 5:6-8; 2 Corinthians 5:18-21; Galatians 2:16; Galatians 5:2-6; Ephesians 2:1-10; Philippians 3:8-9; Titus 3:4-7;

Submission Cost

Free

Submission Audience

Laity; Ministers; Scholars

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