Freemasonry: May a Christian Be a Member?
Marvin Kamps examines the compatibility of Freemasonry membership with Christian faith and church membership, providing both historical background on the Masonic Lodge and theological evaluation of its nature as a religious organization. This pamphlet addresses a practical ecclesiological and ethical question relevant to church discipline and the antithesis between Christian commitment and worldly associations. The work serves as an apologetic resource for understanding why Reformed churches would counsel against dual membership in both the church of Christ and Masonic organizations.
Recently, I was confronted with the question: “Is membership in the church of Christ compatible with membership in the Masonic Lodge, Freemasonry?” I made a rather detailed study of what constitutes Freemasonry in order that I might come to a personal conviction in attempting to answer the above question. I would like to share with you what I found. Further, I ask of you to prayerfully consider my evaluation and judgment regarding this matter of compatibility between the Masonic Lodge and the...