Howard,
   Our church forbids members to join secret oath bound societies such 
as the Masons. Though I know of one church in our denomination where an 
elder (of all people) was found to be a member and has refused to 
renounce membership.  From what I heard recently the presbytery is 
pursuing judicial (i.e. within the church) action.
   Obviously in all situations you want to follow Matthew 18 regardless 
of the nature of the offense.  Part of the personal confrontation would 
be to point out, biblically, why membership in these groups is wrong. 
Will be praying for you about this.

Peace,
Steve

Sermonator wrote:
> OK! I sure hope this one doesn't cause a big "to do" in here but I need 
> advise.
>  
> Have any of you (or do you now) have any men in you church involved in 
> ANY branch of the Masons including the Shriners (famous for clowns, 
> parades and children's hospitals)? I have done extensive research and 
> found that ALL of them without exception are a Satanic, Demonic, Cultic, 
> Blasphemous, etc...assault on Christianity, Christ, God, The Holy Bible, 
> Etc... I knew before that it wasn't "good" but I didn't realize HOW evil 
> they are. Now mind you, the new comers may not "know" all that is 
> involved or even what they are getting into but if they stay long nough 
> or desire to climb higher...they will.
>  
> My Question: How have you dealt with men like this and what approach 
> should be taken? Should I be direct, blunt, straight to the point and 
> call black black? Or should I try to educate him (them) about the hidden 
> dangers and let them conclude what I have or what? My first impulse is 
> directness, but I don't want to put them on the defense from the get go 
> if that will be more harmful. In other words, do I treat it with the 
> Matthew 18 principles as any offense would treated OR is this a little 
> different? (Either way It is going to cause a STINK because of "who" is 
> involved)
>  
> HELP ME!!!
> Howard
>