Masonry Unmasked
Item #: 1033050
ISBN: 9781592762279
Author: John Salza
Binding: Softcover
Pages: 224
Price: $14.95
Product Description
A lifelong Catholic, John Salza was initiated into Wisconsin’s Masonic Lodge, lured by the group’s camaraderie and philanthropies. Yet, as he rose through the ranks, he became increasingly troubled by its dangerous teachings, mysterious rituals, and complete incompatibility with the Catholic Faith.Now, former Freemason, Shriner, and Lodge officer, John Salza reveals the astounding truths about what’s really going on behind the Lodge door. For the first time, get a surprising, inside look at the group’s controversial rituals, practices and philosophies, from one of their own – secrets sworn to be upheld under the threat of death!
Essential for anyone affiliated with or considering the Lodge, their families, and their friends, this eye-opening book presents evidence on:
Complete with a discussion of symbolism, relevant Church documents, papal decrees, extensive references and a comprehensive glossary, Masonry Unmasked: An Insider Reveals the Secrets of the Lodge is the definitive resource for understanding American Freemasonry from a Catholic perspective. Step inside the Masonic Temple, and unlock the secrets of the Lodge!
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Reviews - Masonry Unmasked
A neophyte claiming expertise... 2.00 out of 5
| By: | Tom (Charleston, SC, February 7, 2012) Verified Buyer |
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| Pros: | Well Written; Easy To Read; |
| Cons: | Not Authoratative; Not What I Expected; Not Entirely Factual; |
| Describe Yourself: | Bookworm; |
| Bottom Line: |
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
On the whole, pretty disappointing. One of the frustrating things about being a Freemason is people who know little or nothing about the order write exposes' about it. I would not expect much authoritativeness from a book exposing the secrets of Catholicism written by someone who was only a Catholic for three years. Neither can you expect this author to know whereof he speaks when by his own admission he was only a member for three years. I was initiated into Freemasonry in 1975 and have visited Masons and Masonic Lodges all over the world. I am a 32nd Degree Mason, a Knight Templar, a Knight Mason, a Member of the York Rite College, a member of the Royal Order of Scotland, and served as Master of a Lodge. I have in over thirty years of active membership found nothing in Masonry that is incompatible with my Christian faith. I once sat in Lodge with a visiting Israeli brother on my left, a visiting brother from Berlin a few seats to my right and a Muslim brother behind us. All were perfectly comfortable, and I can think of no other place we could have gathered where this would be so. This book does have some factual information, but also a good number of mistakes, inaccuracies, misinformation and outright untruths. If you are seeking a book to reinforce a negative opinion you already hold regarding Masonry, this is the book for you. But if you are seeking an even-handed, factual treatment I recommend Freemasonry for Dummies or An Idiot's Guide to Freemasonry. |










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