Position

There is an irreconcilable conflict between the teachings and practices of the lodge and those of biblical Christianity, and therefore simultaneous membership in the lodge and in the church of Jesus Christ is incompatible with and contrary to Scripture.

History

From its beginning the CRC has held a strong position against lodge membership. In fact, it was one of the issues that caused the CRC to separate from the Dutch Reformed Church. In 1900 a report on lodge membership was adopted; another was adopted in 1977.

References

Acts of Synod 1900, pp. 96-101
Acts of Synod 1958, pp. 67-68, 416-22
Acts of Synod 1974, pp. 58-60, 504-67
Acts of Synod 1975, pp. 101, 547-69
Acts of Synod 1977, pp. 102-06, 575-96