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Freemasonry (Classic Reprint): Two Great Doctrines, the Existence of God and a Future State - Couverture souple

Chalmers I. Paton

 
9781332857814: Freemasonry (Classic Reprint): Two Great Doctrines, the Existence of God and a Future State

Synopsis

The two great doctrines at Freemasonry’s core are belief in God and in a future life, and they shape every principle and practice you’ll study.

This title examines how Freemasonry grounds its bonds of brotherhood in two essential beliefs. It argues that a creator God and a future state are foundational to the order, influencing membership, conduct, and the meaning of ritual. The work also discusses how these doctrines interact with different religious perspectives and the order’s rules about belief and dialogue.

Readers will gain a clear view of how Freemasonry approaches religion, why pantheism and polytheism are treated differently from belief in a personal God, and how the organization uses its Landmarks to require a genuine profession of faith. It also explains the balance between religious discussion and lodge practice as part of the Masonic experience.

  • How the existence of God and a future life set the frame for Masonic principles
  • Why Freemasonry distinguishes between different views of God and religion
  • How membership decisions reflect the required beliefs and the Lodge’s rules
  • What the text says about the role of religion in lodge life and public duties

Ideal for readers of Masonic history, religious history, and those curious about how secret societies articulate belief within a diverse world.

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