I'm Catholic, and I know all about the historical and theological reasons why Catholics aren't supposed to joing the Freemasons - but to me, it looks like Freemasons are people out to have a good time, enjoy each other's company, and do something good for their community. The rituals and pageantry just add to their enjoyment and appreciation of their organization and its history. Oh, I suppose that Freemasons espouse some moral values - but from what I've seen, those values seem to be pretty good ones.

I'm sure there are flaky elements within Freemasonry - but I think that Freemasons, like most people, are just good folks.

I think the same can be said for Moslems, born-again Christians, and even Republicans - and it's probably about what I have to say in answer to the Children and religion thread.
-Joe-