Became a Catholic After Becoming a Master Mason – Seeking Insight on the Conflict

Hey everyone,

I was raised as a Master Mason recently and, around the same time, I also became Catholic. I’ve seen a lot of discussion about the supposed conflict between Freemasonry and the Catholic Church, but I don’t fully understand it.

At no point in my Masonic journey was I asked to give up my faith, nor have I ever felt like I was worshipping or praying to anything outside of my religion while at lodge. To my knowledge, everything has remained in alignment with my faith.

That said, I know the Church has a strong stance against Masonry, and I’m trying to understand why. If anyone can shed light on the theological or doctrinal reasons behind this conflict, I’d really appreciate it. I’m thinking out loud a bit here and hoping for some insight.