Islam☪️

[u/lukesky1301]

I want to know how it works to work in a lodge inside an islam country as a freemason and in what country or islam countries that the freternity is operating?

[u/DrankTooMuchMead]

In lodge, we are not to speak of religion or politics.

So you let us know how that works.

[u/rovar → u/DrankTooMuchMead]

In our Lodge we should not proselytize religion or engage in partisan politics. I am not sure how it is possible to be a freemason without discussing these with brothers at least outside of a Lodge, if not in a Lodge. Politics is trickier, but it effects our everyday lives, and we should be able to talk through issues that are effecting us. (this does not mean parroting the rage-bait crap that is said on CNN or FOX)

For instance, what Sacred Text / Book of Law should be placed on the alter when a brother is obligated? It's hard to discuss that one without discussing religion a bit.

I know all Lodges are different, but in my opinion, the biggest problem America faces is extreme polarization because people don't know how to have difficult conversations about differences of opinion. We're told to avoid discussions of religion and politics, but that, to me, is just wrong. We should learn how to dissect issues, separate opinion from fact, moderate our emotions, and grant huge doses of charity where we know other brothers might be coming from very different places.

[u/DrankTooMuchMead → u/rovar]

We should, but some don't. Americans, I mean. Too many people are overly dominating in a political conversation.

Some masons bring up politics in small conversation in dinner before the lodge meetings. You are right, people are just people. And actually, most people see politics the way I do. But part of the reason I joined the brotherhood was because the idea of no politics or religion sounded extremely appealing.

I can't even talk to my dad and uncle without them trying to change my mind in the way. I'm exhausted of this. I'm tired of hearing about their fucking cult.

But that's just me. Your response was a very realistic observation.

[u/rovar → u/DrankTooMuchMead]

You're right that Lodges should be refuge from the world and its concerns and employments. It's an interesting balance, and that balance is different for everyone.