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<ref>[http://oca.org/questions/nonchristiangroups/masonic-fraternity]</ref>  

Freemasonry is also illegal in many Islamic countries where Islam is the majority religion and Masonic lodges are sometimes called "Houses of the Devil". <ref>Short page 170</ref> Sultan Mahmut I of Turkey outlawed Freemasonry shortly after the Pope condemned it in 1738. <ref>http://www.freemasons-freemasonry.com/layiktez1.html</ref>

Freemasonry is also illegal in many Islamic countries and Masonic lodges are sometimes called "Houses of the Devil" by Muslims. <ref>Short page 170</ref> Sultan Mahmut I of Turkey outlawed Freemasonry shortly after the Pope condemned it in 1738. <ref>http://www.freemasons-freemasonry.com/layiktez1.html</ref>

Contrary to popular belief, Freemasons are not taught to 'prefer' other Masons or to do them special favors. They are pledged, however, to come to the assistance of other Masons if they are in need, so long as this does not involve any violation of one's ethical standards or imperil the well-being of the assisting Mason's family.  

Contrary to popular belief, Freemasons are not taught to 'prefer' other Masons or to do them special favors. They are pledged, however, to come to the assistance of other Masons if they are in need, so long as this does not involve any violation of one's ethical standards or imperil the well-being of the assisting Mason's family.