But, it is not a monotheistic religion; it is a humanist...

But, it is not a monotheistic religion; it is a humanist religion and, therefore, a false religion. It enjoins the worship of humanity, not of God. Masonic writings insist on this point. In an article in the magazine Turk Mason (The Turkish Mason), it says, "We always acknowledge that the high ideal of Masonry lies in 'Humanism' doctrine."48 Another Turkish publication explains that humanism is a religion: Far from dry sermons on religious dogmas, but a genuine religion.

And our humanism in which the meaning of life takes root, will satisfy the longings that youth are not aware of.49 How do the Masons serve this false religion they believe in? To see this, we must look a little more closely at the messages that they disseminate to society. HUMANIST MORAL THEORY Today, Masons in many countries are engaged in an effort to introduce themselves to the rest of society.

Using press conferences, Internet sites, newspaper advertisements and statements, they describe themselves as an organization solely dedicated to the good of society. In some countries there are even charitable organizations supported by Masons. The same thing is said by the Rotary and Lion's Club organizations, which are "light" versions of Masonry. All of these organizations insist that they are working for the good of society.

Certainly, to work for the good of society is not an undertaking to be discouraged, and we have no objection to it. But, behind their claim there is a deceptive message. Masons claim that there can be morality without religion, and that a moral world can be established without religion. And, the intention behind all their charitable work is to spread this message in society. We will see shortly why this claim is so deceitful.

But, before that, it will be useful to consider the views of Masons on this subject. On the Masons' Internet site, the possibility of "morality without religion" is described in this way: What is human? Where does he come from and where is he going?... How does a person live? How does he have to live? Religions try to answer these questions with the help of moral principles that they have set. However they relate their principles with metaphysical concepts like God, heaven, hell, worship.

And people have to find their principles of life without being involved in metaphysical problems, which they need to believe in without comprehending.