Catholic League: Dan Brown Adores the Masons

NEW YORK, NY (Catholic League) - Catholic League president Bill Donohue comments on Dan Brown’s The Lost Symbol and his apparent fondness of Freemasons:

"Dan Brown may loathe Catholics, but he just adores the Masons. “Brown goes out of his way in ‘The Lost Symbol’ to present the lodge as essentially benign and misunderstood,” says an AP story today.

"The Catholic Church, of course, is seen by Brown as essentially wicked and misunderstood only by its followers. “Masons are praised for their religious tolerance,” the article says.

"Somehow Catholics failed to notice: so abhorrent were Masons in their thrashing of Catholicism that the 1917 Code of Canon Law provided for automatic excommunication to any Catholic who joined a lodge.

"The current stricture in the Church, following the 1983 revisions to the Code, doesn’t mention Masons by name, but does retain excommunication for those who join anti-Catholic organizations.

"In his new book, Brown defends the Masons against “unfair” portrayals. So kind of him. In real life Brown says he has “enormous respect for the Masons.” Must be their historic anti-Catholicism that won him over.

"Showing nothing but sweetness and light, the man who has made millions dumping on the Catholic Church says of his new work, “It’s a reverent look at their philosophy. I’m more interested in what they believe than all their rituals and conspiracy theories about them.”

"Now if only Brown had cut Catholics the same break.

"Brown says his own religious beliefs are a “work in progress.” Indeed, he is a work in progress. “I spend part of every day thinking about religion, spirituality and God—maybe more than people who go to church. By Sunday, I’m pretty tired.”

"Good choice. The Lord said that was the day to rest. Maybe Brown will convert yet.

"Ron Howard must be salivating at the thought of directing the film version. At least he won’t have the Catholic League to kick him around."

Ed, God bless and I mean nothing negative because I love my uncles.

They are high ranking Masons locally. Not as active as they used to because they were once quite active but getting elderly now.

My older uncle told me in regard to my Catholicism some years ago that I was brainwashed.

I dont hold it against him but he made me wonder about the Masonic Lodge some years later when I was watching "The Abundant Life".

Anyone who is Catholic might want to go over to the sight: Women of Grace which is Johnnette Bankovic's website for "The Abundant Life" on EWTN.

She did an expose from
John Salsa former Mason:
Book:
Masonry Unmasked: An Insider Reveals the Secrets of the Lodge
with John Salza

Information about the book:
"This was actually written by a former high ranking member.

John Salza reveals all the secrets and highlights the subtle dangers present in the Masonic philosophy that dilute the faith and commitment of any member regardless of what their professed faith. This is a real page turner and I found it both compelling and thought provoking. John Salza gives the reader everything they could want and more. If you are looking to learn more about Masonry this is the book!"

I recommend that anyone interested in knowing more about Masonry please go surf to "Women of Grace" Website if interested in the book.

Probably can be found online at most bookstores.

Sorry love all of you fellow Catholics but Im not convinced about the Masons.

Again I love my uncles but Im sorry I got a little suspicious when he told me I was brainwashed some years ago.

I never forgot it and when John's interview with Johnnette came up promoting his book I became even more suspicious.

I dont condemn Masons none of us do but there rituals are a little odd and suspicious until you look up their origins.

NOTE: Our own Father Groeschel on EWTN mentioned a very kind word for the Masons which is charitable and we must pray for them but we dont have to adopt their ways. We can wish them well and treat them neighborly.

Ed, Im not one to tell someone who knows more than I do but you might want to look into this and see if there is any truth to it.

For our brothers and sisters persecuted around the world we pray to the Lord.

Love in Christ everyone.

Jean | 9/16/2009

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