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Masonic Rites and Wrongs, by Dr. Steven Tsoukalas, is the definitive Christian examination of Freemasonry. Curious family members, concerned pastors and fair minded Masons will find that not only has he fairly represented the Craft, he has rightly concluded that Freemasonry is counter to biblical Christianity. SAVE YOUR MONEY AND YOUR TIME if you want one book that will clearly and powerfully present Freemasonry under the scrutiny of Scripture. This is a "must have" for anyone interested in apologetics and the evangelism of those who are trapped in the darkness of their local Lodge. 5 Stars !!!

Reverend Brooks S. Morton, M.Div., Th.M. (Asbury Theological Seminary)

Unfortunately, Masons do not like the fact that I quote from various Grand Lodge rituals throughout the United States. It is a thoroughly researched book that accurately quotes ritual teachings and examines them in light of the Bible. For example, Masonry requires that a man affirm belief in a supreme Being in order to become a Mason. Thus, Masons can be Hindus, Muslims, Christians, Unitarian Universalists, Buddhists, etc. The anti-biblical nature of Freemasonry arises, for example, with the lesson on the Common Gavel. Keep in mind that this lesson is given to all Masons regardless of what their individual deities may be: "The Common Gavel is an instrument made use of by operative Masons to break off the rough and superfluous parts of stones, the better to fit them for the builder's use; but we, as Free and Accepted Masons, are taught to make use of it for the more noble and glorious purpose of divesting our hearts and consciences of all the vices and superfluities of life; thereby fitting our minds as living stones, for that spiritual building, that house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens" (Official Cipher. Grand Lodge of New Hampshire, F. & A.M., third printing, 1987, pg. 20). Further, note the lesson on the Lambskin Apron: "The Lamb has in all ages been deemed an emblem of innocence. He, therefore, who wears the Lambskin, as a badge of Masonry, is thereby continually reminded of that purity of life and rectitude of conduct which is essentially necessary to his gaining admission into the Celestial Lodge above where the Supreme Architect of the Universe presides" (Glen R. Abshire, ed., Murrow Masonic Monitor. Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Oklahoma, reprinted 1988, pg. 37). There is no mention of the Lord Jesus Christ in any of this, for Masonry claims to be non-sectarian. But this is exactly the problem! All this teaching about salvation, but without Christ. My Book carefully documents statements like the above, and refutes with solid biblical explanation in demonstrating the anti-Christian nature of the Masonic Lodge. Yes, I will rate it a "five-point" book, because it is the best Christian book on Freemasonry available. (Now, readers, just watch what Masons do with this latter statement of mine--they will not deal with my careful documentation, ritual interpretation and biblical refutation but instead will engage in character assassination because of that statement!)

Masonic Rites & Wrongs by Steven Tsoukalas goes beyond simplistic criticisms of Freemasory and examines official documents of Freemasonry's Blue Lodge, Scottish Rite, York Rite, and other higher orders. By contrasting masonic teachings, as explained in the pages of masonic publications, with the teachings of the Bible, Tsoukalas builds a strong and well-documented case that Freemasonry is incompatible with biblical Christianity. The book is well-written, easy-to-read yet scholarly, and respectful in tone.

Beware! This is an anti-Masonic book and should not be looked upon as a book to provide actual facts concerning Freemasonry. This book is recommended only if one wishes to see what the anti-Masons are saying about Freemasonry.
For more balanced and factual aoounts of the nature of Freemasonry, read: 'Is it True what they Say about Freemasonry?' by Arturo de Hoyos & S. Brent Morris, 'Masonic Questions and Answers' by Paul M. Bessel & 'A Pilgrim's Path: Freemasonry and the Religious Right' by John J. Robinson.