Bro. Jamie,
I have no doubt that it will be pointed out that none of these writers speak for Freemasonry, their opinions are their own, etc., etc.
However, you have indeed illustrated that the answer is not an unequivocal "no". It depends both on the individual's understanding of what "religion" is and what Freemasonry is. As evidenced by this thread and others I've followed, there are many different opinions of both. That makes for a fascinating discussion, but one with no resolution. That's not a bad thing, and hopefully it lowers the stakes so that there can be less contention in the discussion.
Regarding referencing Wikipedia, I will admit that I did not realize your comment to be tongue in cheek. I have seen Wikipedia cited as an authoritative source so often, that it never surprises me, despite the fact that I was taught in grade school to never use an encyclopedia as a source, but as a place to start to find the sources.
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I have no doubt that it will be pointed out that none of these writers speak for Freemasonry, their opinions are their own, etc., etc.
However, you have indeed illustrated that the answer is not an unequivocal "no". It depends both on the individual's understanding of what "religion" is and what Freemasonry is. As evidenced by this thread and others I've followed, there are many different opinions of both. That makes for a fascinating discussion, but one with no resolution. That's not a bad thing, and hopefully it lowers the stakes so that there can be less contention in the discussion.
Regarding referencing Wikipedia, I will admit that I did not realize your comment to be tongue in cheek. I have seen Wikipedia cited as an authoritative source so often, that it never surprises me, despite the fact that I was taught in grade school to never use an encyclopedia as a source, but as a place to start to find the sources.
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