BrAPeterson

Bro. Markus,

Those are very good points you posted. Particularly the one about the Ten Commandments not being solely Christian.

Now if I may stir the pot for no purpose other than to continue the conversation:

"even the twisting of the rules (libertinism) is incompatable ..."

Which rules are we talking about twisting?

I found an interesting definition under Libertine.

1. a person who is morally or sexually unrestrained, esp. a dissolute man; a profligate; rake.

2. a freethinker in religious matters.

Definition one in my opinion hits the nail on the head in regards to the message Anderson was trying to convey. However, definition two seems a bit harsh to apply to Masonry.

Freethinker: a person who forms opinions on the basis of reason, independent of authority or tradition, esp. a person whose religious opinions differ from established belief.

I know many Masons who fit the definition of a Freethinker, myself included. Is that to say we don't understand the art?

Fraternally,

Bro. Arthur
New River Lodge #736 AF&AM