Which book is commonly used as the Volume of Sacred Law in many lodges?

• A. The Quran
• B. The Bhagavad Gita
• C. The Torah
• D. The Bible (though other Sacred Texts may be used depending on the faith of members)

Answer: (D)

In Freemasonry, the Volume of Sacred Law is the sacred text placed in the lodge to symbolize divine law and moral guidance during meetings. The Bible is the most commonly used VSL in many lodges because of the historical Christian influence in many regions and the familiarity it provides to a large portion of members. This is why it appears as the typical standard across numerous lodges.

That said, lodges with members from other faiths may use their own sacred texts (such as the Quran, Torah, or others). The option notes this nuance, recognizing that while the Bible is often the VSL, the text can vary to reflect the faith of those present.