Is it true Freemasonry subscribes to a works-righteousness doctrine of salvation?
No. The idea that one can merit salvation through good works alone is a personal, not a Masonic issue. Masonry doesnt teach any path to salvation. Thats the province of a religion, not a fraternity. Masonry teaches it is important to do good in this world and to help others, but that is a matter of ones duty as a human being — a matter of those expectations of ourselves which help us get a life — not a pathway to heaven. Is it true Masons have their own Bible? No. A Masonic Bible, frequently given as a gift among Masons, is what anyone thinks of as a Bible (usually the King James Version) with a presentation page and, sometimes, a special concordance showing the scripture passages quoted in Masonic ceremonies. Some also contain reference sections on Masonic terminology, history, and the like. A Masonic Bible is as generic as the Gideons Bible found in nearly every hotel room in the nation. If a man has his Church, why does he need a Lodge? Some people feel that if they have a church,
