Respectfully, there are a lot of inconsistencies in the original post, and some simply false claims.
The assertion that Jesus Christ is banned from freemasonry is wholly incorrect. No freemason asks another mason their religion in lodge. One of our core tenets is respecting the spiritual and political beliefs of all other masons. This is because masonry is supposed to bring men together, and conversations about differing political and religious beliefs often divide. Whether you agree with that belief or not, no mason or masonic lodge has anything to say about Jesus Christ unless they themselves are a follower of Christ.
I've had plenty of good conversations about christianity, islam, Jehova's Witnesses and hinduism in lodge with other masons, and will probably have more in the future, and no lodge, grand lodge, or other mason cares as long as we don't try to alienate personal beliefs in those conversations. I say this to show that nobody bans the name Jesus Christ, and any mason can hold any belief in a supreme being that they want (except satanism in some locations, but that's a regional thing).
There are only three degrees in masonry. Any degrees beyond the third are not masonic, but are given by affiliated organizations, such as the scottish rite. While the scottish rite only accepts applications from those who are already masons, they themselves are not masonry. It's like saying a university is related to a high school just because they only accept applicants with high school diplomas. The university teaches its own material, and runs its own organization completely outside of the high school.
I say that mostly to point out the fallacy in saying that those without the 33rd degree don't really know masonry. The 33rd degree is conferred by a separate organization, the scottish rite, and thus is part of that organization and not freemasonry. Furthermore, the 33rd degree is not even an educational degree within the scottish rite. It is an "honorary" degree, which simply means it is given to honor someone for their dedication to the organization. No new knowledge is given with this degree, and it only serves the person in the same way that a medal or award would.
Also, the vast majority of masonic lodges are run by those who do not have the 33rd degree. The original post on this thread claimed
"The Masons in the lower Degrees are not told the Truth about what Masons truly believe and teach and do, they are not told what the true goals and purpose of the Freemasons are (Just like in the Watchtower). They are not told that they are not supposed to even talk about Jesus Christ until they reach certain Degrees."
How can Jesus Christ be kept out of lodge if those that are supposed to be keeping him out of lodge aren't told about the rule? There are millions of masons around the world, many of whom have no affiliation with the scottish rite, it being an American organization. There is no way that an American organization issuing a 33rd degree is setting any anti-Jesus Christ standards for masonry, especially since masonry is not an American organization, and does not answer to the scottish rite for anything.
I know this is a very old thread. I was looking into the Jehovas Witnesses because I want to learn more about your faith, and came across this thread. I want to add this to set the record straight for anyone else who might be wondering and stumbling across this thread. Masonry is not religious, and never has been. It does not claim to save anyone, does not claim to have any knowledge that is specific to masonry, and does not side with any religion, political agenda, nation, or otherwise. I am open to discussion because I enjoy being a devout Christian and active mason and recognize that many people are misinformed.