Their Repugnant Oaths Membership and advancement in lodges involves oaths which are repugnant for a Christian. We believe lodge vows are inconsistent with Christianity. References may be made to Freemasonry as representing such organizations. Masonry without religion is like a branch severed from the vine. This clearly indicates that this lodge is quasi-religious.
Most lodges regard all religions to be equal.
We believe lodges to be quasi-religious and plainly not Christian. The Wesleyan Church urges total separation from such organizations. It is recognized that some persons have insurance and other involvements which make severance from lodge membership difficult. The answer must be that lodge membership be discontinued. The answer is that person is choosing lodge membership instead of church membership.