[nopardons]

But obviously, one can obviously believe all kinds of drivel, post it to FR, and imagine that he and he alone has the facts; you just proved that.

And yes, it IS a fact that one of the reasons the Catholic church is against Freemasonry, is because Masons can be of any religion, as long as they are of good character and believe in GOD. And it IS this component, which set Pope Clement XII to write the first Bull against Freemasonry; which WAS political, not really "religious" ( except in reference to the English Protestant's take on how they wanted to be governed....vis-a-vis the way in which Catholic nations were managed by their Kings of that time ), and the fact that several Catholic kings and queens were afraid of having to give up some of their power, if their subjects were to be any more influenced by fellow Masons.

With time, later Popes added onto the original ideas, until the defamation grew quite out of hand.

Your last sentence is without substance, merit, and means nothing, re Catholics being a Mason.

[Conservative til I die]

But obviously, one can obviously believe all kinds of drivel, post it to FR, and imagine that he and he alone has the facts; you just proved that.

You can discuss the issues without resorting to personal attacks.

Your last sentence is without substance, merit, and means nothing, re Catholics being a Mason.

"Did you know you also can't be a Catholic and a Hindu at the same time? Or a Muslim, Jew, Sikh, or Wiccan?"

This was my last sentence. It a) doesn't mention Masons and b) is completely with merit. Are you going to argue a Catholic can also be a Muslim, Jew, Sikh, or Wiccan?

But, to apply this statement to Masons, it is still completely with merit. Catholics cannot be Masons and still be Catholics. Seriously.