What is the difference between morality and moralism, which does Freemasonry teach, and how is it taught?
It is neither the policy nor the intent of Masonry to dictate theological dogma or to prescribe details of morality. It is important to note the difference between “morality” and “moralism.” Morality is a freely-made personal decision to do, without coercion, what one clearly and honestly perceives to be good and right. Moralism is the illusion that one has absolute knowledge of what “is good and right” and is thereby authorized to enforce, by any means, general conformity and obedience to that standard. Masons should strive to be moral, while avoiding moralism. Recall the symbology of the plumbline. Morality can be illustrated by the act of holding a plumbline steady and allowing the bob to naturally find the vertical. Moralism would involve holding the bob in some particular position or direction, rather than allowing it to naturally point to the center. How do Masonic principles support the idea of universally available, non-sectarian public education? Masonic philosophy has always
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