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Freemasonry, Masonic Lodge and the Shriners: Are They Compatible with Biblical Christianity? Dr. Ron Carlson

Freemasonry, Masonic Lodge and the Shriners: Are They Compatible with Biblical Christianity?

Overview Quiz

1. What is Carlson's central claim about Freemasonry? *

A. That it is a harmless social club

B. That it is a universal religion incompatible with Christianity

C. That it is a branch of the Christian church

D. That it is purely a charity organization

2. From what does Carlson say he documents his critique? *

A. From newspaper opinion columns

B. From his own imagination

C. From anonymous online rumors

D. From Masonry's own recognized authors

3. What are the first three degrees of Masonry called? *

A. The Shrine

B. The Scottish Rite

C. The Blue Lodge

D. The York Rite

4. What title does the presiding officer of a lodge hold? *

A. Grand Bishop

B. Chief Elder

C. High Priest

D. Worshipful Master

5. Which book by Albert Pike does Carlson quote most? *

A. Morals and Dogma

B. The Builders

C. The Secret Doctrine

D. The Lost Keys

6. What does Carlson argue Masonry teaches about all religions? *

A. That only Christianity is valid

B. That they are equally valid paths

C. That all religions are false

D. That religion does not matter at all

7. Which verse does Carlson cite against serving the lodge and God both? *

A. Genesis 1:1, in the beginning

B. Psalm 23:1, the Lord is my shepherd

C. Matthew 6:24, no one can serve two masters

D. John 11:35, Jesus wept

8. Which Masonic author does Carlson quote saying the name of Christ "means little"? *

A. Joseph Fort Newton

B. Albert Mackey

C. George Steinmetz

D. Manly P. Hall

9. What does Carlson do at the end of the talk? *

A. He endorses joining the lodge

B. He reads a proclamation to Christian churches

C. He apologizes to the Masons

D. He recommends the Scottish Rite

10. What posture does Carlson say he takes toward Masons? *

A. Compassion, appealing for them to leave

B. Indifference to their choices

C. Hostility toward them personally

D. Admiration for the lodge

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