text: It is now, but was not founded that way and I have the family tree going back to 1630 to prove it. Lots of Masons, lots of civil leaders. The anti-Masonic movement in the Church was exacerbated by their involvement in liberating Italy from papal control. The battle is over and I should be allowed to join the family secret society without excommuication. I ride a mean tricycle.Congregationalists had a huge impact, as did Deists. Catholics, not really. Regardless, in his history pieces, MSW never mentions the Masons. That is a grave oversight.