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Free from Freemasonry: Understanding Freemasonry & Its Affects on Those We Love

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I thought Ron Campbell did a thorough job describing the degrees of Freemasonry and the Egyptian roots associated with this organization.

The information is a little "dry" when he is describing the different "degrees" that Masons go through, however the details were needed.

I think it is well worth your time to read.

There is so much misunderstanding and misinformation about the masonic lodge among well-meaning Christians. This book very concisely goes thru the various degrees of freemasonry, along with the vows made during each degree. I especially liked that the roots of the craft are exposed. There is truly nothing new under the sun. The other valuable insight is how the author contrasts Scripture with the vows taken. For those who say this is not opposed to Christianity, the truth is laid bare. Excellent introduction to the subject.

I was disappointed with this book. It seems to scratch the surface of many facets of Freemasonry without going into depth in any one of them. The author spent much of the book discussing Egyptian symbols and rituals without adequately linking them to current-day practice of Freemasonry or explaining why they were important to an understanding of Freemasonry.

The book is split into ten chapters. The first seven are an introduction to Freemasonry, its history, and many of its symbols and rituals. Of these, Chapter 2 is far and away the best. It talks about why men join the lodge.

This section is but an introduction to the last three chapters, which the author claims are written to help men get out of Freemasonry. Of these three, the last one should have been the real purpose for the book, helping other men to leave the lodge. Unfortunately, the author commits precious few words to this task.

All in all, I feel the author presented a very shallow look into Freemasonry and did little to really explain it or provide direction on how to lead men out of it.

Ron Campbell presents a balanced treatment of the subject from an evangelical Christian perspective with critical thinking, careful courtesy, and forthrightness. His long discourse on Egyptian links to freemasonry are insightful to understand the spiritual realities behind the organization. He lovingly presents a case to help a friend or relative help a loved one or even a Master Mason himself find their way out of the lodge.