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Is Freemasonry a Religion?

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Question:

Why does the Catholic Church look at Freemasonry as a religion when it most definitely is not?

Answer:

Actually, in contrast to an Elks Club, a Moose Lodge, or a Rotary Club, Freemasonry is indeed a religion, and that’s a key reason why the Church forbids Catholics from becoming Masons. For more on this issue, see one of our previous answers. See also our related article on Freemasonry, including its problematic religious aspects.

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