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From Larry's links: Quote:
IS FREEMASONRY A RELIGION?
NO! Religion can best teach a man faith, hope, and charity. Freemasonry only endeavors to reinforce these teachings. Masonry is not a religion nor is it a substitute for or a rival of any doctrine. It is an aid to religious development in that it builds character and stresses righteousness. It is significant that many clergymen are active members of the Fraternity. A Mason respects and is tolerant of that which is sacred to his brother, be he Christian, Mohammedan, Jew, or of some other faith in God.
| I was given the literature and then asked, "hey, you should join and I'll be your recommend" the first time and even told the membership fee.  Quote:
WHY DID MY FRIEND ASK ME TO READ THIS LITERATURE?
Your friend is a Master Mason and is very proud of the Masonic Fraternity. He is also very proud of the fine character of its members. He sin*cerely believes that you possess the qualities for membership in the Fraternity and that you should, at least, have the opportunity to know more about it.
By taking a few moments to read this litera*ture, you will be better informed about Free*masonry. You will also understand that those who seek membership must do so on their own accord. Unfortunately, without this understand*ing, many fine individuals have not enjoyed the special rewards of membership in Freemasonry.
If, after reading this material, you have any questions or desire to know more about Free*masonry, your friend will be p leased to answer your questions or to obtain the answers for you.
Whether or not you should decide to in*quire about membership in Freemasonry, you can be certain that you have a special friend within the masonic fraternity who thinks very highly of you. Please consider the fact that he shared this literature with you as a message of kindness from FRIEND TO FRIEND!
| The second time I was asked to flat out to join. Quote: |
No person should ever been asked to join Freemasonry, the first step should be made by the person interested in joining.
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__________________ Conscience may lash us, but it cannot replenish a languishing life. Conscience may be God's word and minister to you, telling you of your faults and your follies and your destitution. It may point out, but it will never supply you. Christ must give you new life. Hart has well expressed it: "He to the feeble and the faint, His mighty aid makes known; and when their languid life is spent, supplies it with His own." - J. K. Popham
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