There are many priests, ministers, elders, and deacons who belong to the Masonic Fraternity. While many churches approve of Freemasonry, there are also elements within certain churches who misunderstand Freemasonry and confuse our secular ceremonies with religious liturgy. Freemasonry, as an organization, has always encouraged its members to be active in their own religion and never asks a man to ignore his church’s teachings. Rather, he must follow his conscience in choosing whether to be a Mason, and that choice is respected.