(by editorial board, The Pinnacle Gazette, 06 May 2025)
In a groundbreaking address, Macron urges Masons to be vigilant against identity-based interpretations of the 1905 law.
On May 5, 2025, French President Emmanuel Macron delivered a historic speech at the Grande Loge de France, marking the first time a sitting president has visited this Masonic obédience. The occasion celebrated the upcoming 120th anniversary of the law of 1905, which established the separation of Church and State in France. Macron’s address emphasized the importance of secularism and the vital role of Freemasons in safeguarding these principles.
During his speech, Macron stated, “Freemasonry has always been the target of conspiracy theorists and obscurantists,” underscoring the challenges that secularism faces in contemporary society. He called on the Freemasons to act as “ambassadors of secularism,” urging them to demonstrate that the 1905 law is “not a law of exclusion but of reunion.” This call to action came at a time when debates about identity politics and religious freedoms are increasingly polarizing.
The Grande Loge de France, located in the 17th arrondissement of Paris, is considered more traditional and spiritual compared to the Grand Orient de France, which is the largest Masonic organization in the country. With approximately 32,000 members, the Grande Loge has historically been…
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During his speech, Macron stated, “Freemasonry has always been the target of conspiracy theorists and obscurantists,” underscoring the challenges that secularism faces in contemporary society. He called on the Freemasons to act as “ambassadors of secularism,” urging them to demonstrate that the 1905 law is “not a law of exclusion but of reunion.” This call to action came at a time when debates about identity politics and religious freedoms are increasingly polarizing.
The Grande Loge de France, located in the 17th arrondissement of Paris, is considered more traditional and spiritual compared to the Grand Orient de France, which is the largest Masonic organization in the country. With approximately 32,000 members, the Grande Loge has historically been…
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