Freemasonry Is Not Anti-Christ – Afenyo-Markin
Minority Leader responds to Church's concerns, defends his affiliation with Freemasonry and his Catholic faith
- Afenyo-Markin asserts that Freemasonry requires members to profess Christ at the highest levels
- He is open to dialogue with Church leaders but has not received official communication
- The MP emphasizes his commitment to Catholicism, even if he must choose between his faith and Freemasonry
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has responded to criticisms about his involvement in Freemasonry, firmly asserting that the organization is not anti-Christian.
This follows concerns raised by the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference after Afenyo-Markin revealed during a parliamentary vetting that he is both a Catholic and a Freemason.
In a letter signed by the President of the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference, Most Rev. Matthew Kwasi Gyamfi, the Church reiterated its position that Freemasonry is incompatible with Catholic teachings.
Afenyo-Markin, however, emphasized that at the highest levels of Freemasonry, members are required to profess Christ, dismissing the notion that Freemasonry is opposed to Christianity. He also expressed openness to a dialogue with Church leaders, though he clarified that he has not received any formal communication from them yet.
“If my Church takes a strong position against my affiliation, I will make a decision between remaining a Catholic or joining the Anglican Church,” he said, adding that his commitment to his faith is unwavering.
He also pointed out that many Catholics are secretly members of Freemasonry but are hesitant to disclose it, whereas he is unafraid to openly discuss his involvement.
