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Originally posted by PnguinTrax:
Actually, there are several branches of Orthodox Judaism. Some are truly fundamentalist in nature but most are traditional, not fundamentalist and that makes a huge difference.
As far as the Masonic thing. My father was a Mason for a while and I asked him about it. There are two types of Masonry. One is Christianity based and the other, Scottish Rite, is more Judeo-Christian oriented. They speak of a higher power, not a 'named' diety that would only be associated with a singular religion.
My father left the Masons, not because of his Judaism, but because he was a member in the 60's and they wouldn't admit an African-American friend he was sponsoring into the local group. Go, Dad! 
Barb
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Thanks for pointing that out PT! - I am a reformed Jew, I have been to a few Orthodox temples in my day. Us reformed jews aren't that up in arms about stuff. But now thta you mentioned it, I can totally see how Ortho might have a problem with secret groups. The interesting paradox is that Orthodox judiaism is full of secret orgs. and secret societies (historically). I'll ask my rabbi about the ortho stance on secret socieities next time I get off my lousy butt in time for the sabb. services. or morning prayers.