It is for this reason it was condemned by the Catholic Church since its origin.
The Roman Catholic Church condemned Galileo as a heretic until 1992.
I'll take their beliefs with a grain of salt...
Not a Mason here, but the reason the Catholic Church condemned the Masonic Order is because the Masonic Order is a Secret Order and that in it's self is against Catholic Doctrine. As as an answer to Masonry they have set up the Knights of Columbus.
As a teenager I belonged to Demolay which is a Masonic Organization for young men just like Rainbow Girls and Job's Daughters for Teenage girls. My experience with both was a positive experience. I would recommend either to any young adult as it would make them a better person for it.
And Oh by the way Hawkeye many a good men and women were tortured and put to death by the Catholic Inquisition for Heresy.
