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On Thu, 7 Jul 1994, Martin Belcke wrote:

> -> First, are there any provisions for non-christian masons to use somet
> -> other than a bible for ceremonies?
>
> Yes.  The Bible of your choice may be used during your initiation
> ceremonies and will be placed on the altar.

I think "Bible" is a bad term for this.

> -> What of those who believe in god, but attend no specific church?
> -> Are they still welcome as freemasons?
>
> The pre-requisite is the belief in one Supreme Being, not actual
> membership in a specific church.

I have a number of friends who are masons and who are Asatru, like
myself. We don't believe in just one god, though we do have a specific
god (Odhinn) that ordered the cosmos and brought humanity to life. I'm
told in some states (such as my own Washington) I cannot be a Mason
because of the fact that I am a polytheist and these particular
jurisdictions have specifically required the belief in a single, supreme
being. Can anyone verify this?

Wes thu hal,
Al Billings

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