Less glory is more liberty. When the drum is silent, reason sometimes speaks.
Albert PikeRead
Masonry is not a religion._x000D_ He who makes of it a religious belief, falsifies and denaturalizes it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Masonry should not be seen as a religion; doing so distorts its essence.
This quote by Albert Pike emphasizes that Masonry, which is often viewed as a fraternal organization, should be distinguished from the concept of religion. By categorizing Masonry as a religious belief, one misinterprets its principles and fundamentally alters its nature, suggesting that it is a philosophical system rather than a faith-based one.
Themes
MasonryPhilosophyReligionBeliefDistortion
In practice
Example use cases
During a discussion about the nature of fraternal organizations, this quote can help clarify misconceptions about Masonry.
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