Is Freemasonry a Cult?
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Dr. Steve Tsoukalas here discusses and evaluates Freemasonry as a cult, suggesting that there is no way an informed freemason can reconcile their beliefs with historic Christianity.
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is terrorism , mass murder , wars , famines , genocides everywhere , racism , looting of poor people , occupation of your anchestral land and slavery compatible with Love ?
i dont need a fucking book or your churches to be a Good human and respect others , you are always forcing people into something . If you bastards think i will join your totally absurd occultist religion then you must be the dumbest persons in the universe , you should never join something that has blood on his hands , do you think we will accept you when you use some "nice" words or when you celebrate christmas with beautiful lights and warm drinks that make you comfortable while looking at a fireplace ? I dont know if there is a God , could be , if so then ok i can live with that , i want to meet him personally not another human being who tells me absurd unbelievable stories ok , the Creation or God has nothing to do with Churches , it has absolutely nothing to do with freemasons , vatican , salafism , wahabism , cabbala , vodoo , hinduism , buddhism and all the other nonsense made by primitive "humans" sorry but in my opinion you cant be humans because humans are loving beings . Why should the world die for a handful of bastards who play "elites" , "Kings and queens" , Pope etc. , who the fuck are you ? you dont know anything about this world let alone beyond it . Keep your science fictional propaganda for yourselfs . It's not about religious symbols, churches , mosques , synagogues , its not about books , not even words , it's about who you are and what you are doing in your lifetime , if you are a Good Human then you are a good human , if you are bad then you are bad , we dont need to join anything as if it was a kind of football club , your believes are shit and makes people dumb , you are just lying and killing people and then expect people to follow you .
@norbertbarthold2318 Probably applied to join and got rejected. That's a "boo hoo" video.
@@liars6495 Yeshua didn't teach any of those things.
Yhwh and Yeshua are polar opposites. Yhwh is not the Father Yeshua spoke to us about. Yhwh of the old testament is Satan.
1 Kings 8:12
“Then spake Solomon, The LORD said that he would dwell in the thick darkness.” (Yhwh dwells in thick darkness)
1 Timothy 6:16
“Who only hath immortality, dwelling in the light which no man can approach unto; whom no man hath seen, nor can see: to whom be honour and power everlasting. Amen.” (Son/Father dwell in unapproachable light)
King James Version (KJV)
Yhwh
Hosea 13:7-8 - I will to them as a Lion, Leopard and Bear.
The wild Beast will tear them and devour them. (Lion, Leopard, Bear)
Revelation 13:2 - The Beast is described as having the body of a Leopard, feet of a Bear (Tear) and the mouth of a Lion (Devour)
The Dragon gives him his throne and authority. ( Lion, Leopard, Bear)
Yeshua
Peter 5:8 - Be sober. Be vigilant. For your enemy the Devil is like a roaring Lion looking for whom he may devour. (Lion/Devour)
Yeshua
John 8:42 - If God were your Father, you would love me.
(No man knew the true God/Father. They crucified Yeshua)
Yeshua
John 12:31
“Now is the judgment of this world; now the ruler of this world will be cast out.” (Who ruled the Earth at the time? Yhwh!)
God gave man the Earth.
But Adam and Eve bowed down to Satan in the garden of Eden giving him domain over the Earth making him their god/Lord.
Yeshua ransomed himself to redeem the people from the Curse of Yhwh.
You're redeemed from something bad , not something good.
Yhwh = Eye for an eye
Yeshua = Love your Enemy
Even Very few Christians are aware of this.
As long as Christians continue to believe Yhwh is the Father, they will never be Saved.
Yeshua is God.
The Son of the true Father. ✝️
Because they realize they aren’t representing different deities.
My dad was a good christian and a 32 deg. mason and when he got closer to JESUS he got out and stayed out
I'm hoping that's why my grandfather quit. He passed away in 1981, I'll never know. But, he did leave.
You cant leave
He could have been both, you don't become a heathan. if you respect other people you are a good Christian.
Wise man
@@teecee1567 Well you can think you are out, but in reality you are just unaffiliated.
So when you're at a public event, and they open with a public prayer, I guess you have to leave since people of different faiths are participating in the prayer. You can only pray with Christians.
It is May 4th, 2020 that I have come across this video. I am a former AF&AM Freemason who rejected the teachings of the Craft and resigned memberships under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Texas in 2015 due to the real unveiling of Christ's work in my life. I can attest to the fact that every single word spoken in this video is true. Masonry does not bring blind men to light, but successfully and subtly keeps good men from God.
@Chris Streeper Very good Chris. Lots of bluster with zero substance. Please explain SPECIFICALLY what you mean. for my part, I think one of two things has happened.
1. You are lying and never were a Mason.
Or...
2. You are too stupid to understand what Freemasonry is.
So let's hear it.. what SPECIFICALLY makes you say what you do?
@@TheRealist2022 Google my name and you will find out that I was indeed a member of the craft, and for a good bit of years. So as for 1, yes, I'm telling the truth. What reason would I have to lie about it? As for number 2, why would you assume I am stupid?
The Revelation of the Salvation of Jesus Christ outlined in the Holy Bible, the inestimable gift of God to Man, has enlightened me, and nothing else. I don't understand why you had such a dramatic response to such a simple affirming comment.
@@cwstreeper He's a freemason gatekeeper. They gotta scam and decieve on social media in order to keep recruiting new naïve members who will buy into their lies.
They just can't have former members tell the truth and expose their secrets.
@@cwstreeper Chris, I notice you have not answered my question. Typical of every single time I ask for specifics. You bluster and you prevaricate... you lollygag and you obfuscate... but still no answer.
There are some who leave Freemasonry for various reasons... relocation, lack of time, no longer able to afford it etc. Now, I'm not saying that this reason applies to you...It may.. it may not..but in almost all cases I have come across, anyone who leaves Freemasonry because they have "Found God"... have also found a criminal conviction. They are thrown out of Freemasonry because they have gained a criminal record. NOBODY with a criminal record can join Freemasonry, or remain as a Mason. Now, when people ask XXX why he doesn't attend his Lodge anymore, is XXX likely to say "I was convicted of a crime and got thrown out"? NO! what they say is "They are all Devil worshippers... I'm a good man so I got out"! Lack of moral fibre... lack of "balls". THAT is the reason you may be lying about it.
Or it is indeed possible that you ARE very very stupid. It is possible that you have completely missed the point of Freemasonry. Why have I said this? Because there is absolutely NOTHING in Freemasonry incompatible with ANY religion.
So..correct me if I am wrong. Tell me SPECIFICALLY why you think Freemasonry is incompatible with your religious views, whatever they are. DON'T try to b/s me. And be aware..I've been a Freemason for a long long time and reached the 33rd Degree almost two years ago....I know my stuff.. and I'll know if you are lying...or are just stupid.
@@Keesha_Hardy Let's have some evidence then. You accuse us of all sorts of misdeeds... back up your wild ramblings with some evidence. Otherwise, shut your cakehole.
The Devil is a liar! If Jesus said I am the way, (The Great I Am) the truth and the life, and no-one COMES to the father except through Me. than why would you look anywhere else!
Will derby is correct...
God knows our motives (Proverbs 21:2), as well as my motives for joining Masonry. If our motivation is to increase the power of our prayers or to somehow be more pleasing to God, then we are falling into the trap of legalism or mysticism. We are not told to burn incense in Scripture. Hebrews 10:19-22 says we approach God with confidence and full assurance of faith... just like masonry would teach one that does not know the Bible.
We are not to use masonry to try to make ourselves appear better in the eyes of God... But make God better in the eyes of mankind.... to keep him reverent between the Assemblies of the Saints that the Elders of the church body may call. Freemasonry pays attention to the secular will of mankind.
Now does this mean that every Mason has a Godly attitude?... No. Likewise there are many Christians who is Bible has a nice layer of dust on it or only gets used on Sunday... Or Christmas or Easter.
If it doesn't edify you in Christ it is in vain!
@Will Derby on a separate note brother, have a safe and prosperous new year....and tell the realist I said the same.
@Will Derby, Texas Mason,
-- Albert Pike was Grand Commander of the Southern Jurisdiction of the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry from 1859 to 1891, and is considered to be the father of modern freemasonry. In his book "Morals and Dogma of Freemasonry" he wrote this:
-- "Masonry like all >>religions
@Will Derby, "Masonry, like all the Religions, all the Mysteries, Hermeticism, and Alchemy, conceals its secrets from all except the Adepts and Sages, or the Elect, and uses false explanations and misinterpretations of its symbols to mislead those who deserve only to be mislead; to conceal the Truth, which it calls light, and draw them away from it." [Morals and Dogma, p. 104-5, 3rd Degree]
-- Did you hear these keywords from Pike? Masonry is a religion after all, after the order of the Satanic Mysteries, the equally Satanic Hermetic Philosophy, and Alchemy! Masonry conceals its secrets from the brethren in the outer visible society, no matter their rank; only the Elect in the inner invisible society ever know the truth. The poor brethren in the visible society are spoon-fed "false explanations and misinterpretations" of its symbols" -- for what reason? -- those poor guys in the visible society "deserve only to be misled".
-- If a man were known to revere Jesus Christ at the beginning of his membership within Masonry, he would be immediately shunted into the visible society, and would never, ever learn the truth. You would never be considered an Adept, or a Sage, or one of the Elect, for those terms are reserved for the members of the invisible society. You would be one of those who were deliberately lied to about the doctrines of Masonry, and given deliberate misinterpretations of its symbols so that you would merely THINK you knew the Truth.
-- Pike then completes his instructions to intentionally mislead those members of the visible society, by saying: "So Masonry jealously conceals its secrets and intentionally leads conceited interpreters astray." [Ibid., p. 105]
-- Members of the visible society are referred to as the 'masses', and you do comprise 95% of all Masons. Listen to what Pike says about telling the truth of the organization to the 'masses': "A Spirit", he said, "that loves wisdom and contemplates the Truth close at hand, is forced to disguise it, to induce the multitudes [that is you] to accept it ... Fictions are necessary to the people, and the Truth becomes deadly to those who are not strong enough to contemplate it in all its brilliance." [Morals and Dogma, p. 103, 3rd Degree]
-- If a person is not capable of accepting the Truth that inner-core, invisible Freemasonry really worships and serves Satan, then such Truth would become "deadly" to you. Therefore, "fictions are necessary" so visible Masons would not be so devastated that they would leave Freemasonry and expose its inner secrets.
I’m out of free masonry. I called my lodge tonight. Praise Christ that he saved me. I tried to off my self during my divorce and my so called “ brothers “ never once came to check up on me and I was the only one who knew how to cook the pasta sauce for our game dinners. Great people !!
@williammccoll3404 Every Lodge respects the right of any Brother to resign if he so wishes. It is also the policy of a Lodge not to interfere with any family affairs, should it affect family business, hence their not contacting you during your divorce. However, if you ASK for help, the Brethren will do all they can to help.
The fact you did not know this is an indication of your knowledge of Freemasonry. Almost zero.
@@TheRealist2022 they knew about it but did nothing.
@@williammccoll3404 As my original reply stated, sometimes it is the policy of SOME Lodges to leave the individual to their own devices until they ASK for help. Many people are very proud and do not want to accept help.
@@edwardpenny7698 Indeed, Edward. He seems to be lacking, somewhat in the head department. No wonder his wife buggered off 🤣
@@edwardpenny7698 Lmao!!! Same to you, Bro!
I had two invitations by men, friends of mine, to join the freemasons. I was interested to meet good friends, to be part of a tight circle of men, so I check into it. But when I learned that to become a mason, I would have to acknowledge my believe in "a supreme being" -- that being any other than the only living God as he mentioned in the video. I could not allow myself to proceed any further. I was disappointed, but I would rather go it alone than to swear my belief in other gods. In response to some of the comments, yea he may be off on a couple things ... but this is pretty simple and he did hit the high point. No need to choose the ball for me -- I took myself out! As a Christian, I cannot honor other gods.
@Thomas Zornes For a start, you should not have been invited. That is strictly forbidden. A man must "come of his own free will and accord" and any invitation is frowned upon. However, the most important part of your post requires some explanation.
There is some confusion at times with the phrase "supreme being" and "Great Architect of the Universe".
It is the primary requirement for a Freemason to hold a belief in some sort of supreme being that created the universe. However, the identity of this being is left entirely to the individual Mason. So, there are Christian Masons (of varying sub-denominations), Muslim Masons, Hindu Masons, Sikh Masons. Each Mason believes that HIS deity is the right one...his religion is the right one... and all Masons that believe anything different, are incorrect. A Christian Mason believes God is the supreme being. A Muslim believes Allah is the supreme being. The Christian Mason believes that the Muslim Mason is incorrect. The Muslim Mason believes the Christian Mason is incorrect. However, we do not let that difference cause any division between us. Freemasonry is NOT a religious organisation and as such each Mason may believe as he wishes. You do not need to honour "other gods"... because each Mason believes there IS only one god and they define what that god is. I'm sure you have friends who hold different religious beliefs to yours. do you distance yourself from them because they don't believe as you do? Same deal with your Brethren in Freemasonry. We respect every Brothers right to believe as he wishes, without necessarily sharing that belief.
As for the term "Great Architect of the Universe", that is a term that all Masons can use to refer to their own particular god. To the Christian Mason, it means God, to the Muslim Mason it means Allah, to the Jewish Mason it means Yahweh etc.
In fact, it is not even necessary to HAVE a religion... as long as that central belief is maintained....the belief in some sort of supreme being.
You may join Freemasonry with no religious problems whatsoever.
FUN FACT! Did you know, that in all Regular Masonic Lodges, it is a REQUIREMENT to have the Holy Bible Opened when our meetings are in session. When a man takes his obligation, he does so on the holy book of his choice. A Christian will take it on the Holy Bible, a Muslim will take it on the Koran, etc.
If you have any questions, please feel free to ask.
Look up Freemason luciferians and sabbatean-Frankist. Stems from the devil himself and the elite and rulers are secretly Freemasons.
@@treytilley333 And the destroyer who is Apollyion in Revelation 9:11. This is satan.
@@TheRealist2022 So true. I had to keep bugging my friend to sponsor me to become a Mason. Even then he ignored my request. I seen him again...and said I am not kidding...I want to be a Freemason. Came home the next day and a petition was in May mail box with 2 co sponsors. I have enjoyed the journey and am excited to return to lodge...now that things are opening up a bit. So Mote It Be.
@@TheRealist2022 watch The Light behind masonry by ex Freemason Bill Schnoebelen. One can’t be a follower of Jesus words and his apostles (Peter, James and John ) and a Freemason at the same time. When you kiss the Bible in your initiation first degree you are kissing Jesus just like Judas did 😢
My dad was Freemason,if not mistaken Scottish Rite.He reached 32nd degree.He goes to the lodge until he had a heart attack but recovered.But thank God he got saved and received Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.I gave him a large print and he reads everyday until he passed away few years ago.
Freemasonry was his hobby we are not a Religion
@@willderby536 yes you are. Albert Pike stated in his book that it is a religion. You guys are being exposed this season. Get ready
It’s not a religion it’s in there as part of it ITS NOT TO CONFLICT WITH YOUR BELIEFS …I’ve see nothing that conflicts with my faith in Christ
@@willderby536 You are in denial. You are vain and profane.
@@LivebythecodeVJLEE And you can tell this without coming face to face? Shame on you for assuming men's emotions, acting as if there are not many paths to the same destination.
Im going to make a cult now. You have to atleast beat 200games to be qualified. I will call it freegamers
I am wiling to apply for membership.Where do i sign up ?
Sign me up, I think I've beat like 4 games in my life but dam that cult sounds lit
@Nad Khan nice
This sounds like a great cult to be a part of. As long as there is *at least* as many females as males,.. shit could easily become a sausage fest. I like games though 👍
The Quran also says Mohammad was white! The Bible is over 2000 years old!
I see anti Masonic propaganda from evangeliacsls all the time. Freemasonry never has anti evangelical propaganda.
Ironic that a religion that teaches love persecutes like that
You don't know what persecution is. It's not arguing against an organization. Go back to Christianity in the first century. That's persecution.
Love tells the truth. It doesn't break the law of non contradiction.
Freemasonry lives propaganda. Has always hated the Catholic Church because it is its antithesis.
@@marydolan587 freemasons dont hate cathokics. They are welcome to join and even remain catholic. The catholic church however does not allow members of the frat to join it.
@@marydolan587 You've gotten this seriously backward. Please do a little research on the subject.
I love how a nonmason is somehow more informed on masonry than masons
We all know freemasons are worshippers of Satan. May every mason be cast out from the four corners of the earth. Praise be to the Most High!
You are hilarious. I am a freemason. To say that you guys are misinformed is an understatement. I wish you guys the best of luck. I will also say praise to the Most High, Jesus
@Buddy Exactly
@Buddy I interpret it as not swearing by anything other than myself. I didn't swear on the heavens or the earth, I just made the oath on my own conduct, not on anyone else
@Buddy the reason why it sounds nuts is because you are not a Mason and I find it very ironic that you seem to KNOW more about masonry than me. I also will not beg a priest for absolution, that only comes from God.
I am first and foremost a born again christian, saved ONLY by the death and resurrection of my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I am also a past master in the blue lodge, as well as a shriner. I am also an active member and volunteer at my church. You are right when you say that freemasonry is NOT a christian organization. It is NOT a religious organization at all. It is a FRATERNAL organization. We bring together good men, regardless of their religious or political opinions. We simply try to make this imperfect world a little bit better. We as Christians and Freemasons are called to love everyone. Unbelievers and those less fortunate especially. I know there are many brothers in freemasonry that I will not see in heaven. I also know that there are many people in the churches throughout the world that I will not see in heaven. We are not saved by works, but ONLY by the precious blood of Christ. We have ALL sinned and fall short of the glory of God. Thank God for sending us His perfect only Son to die on the cross and to rise again on the third day. I am blessed to be a Christian, I am honored and proud to call myself a mason. So Mote it be, God Bless you all! SM339
Yes, we are called to love everyone, but not to flatter them and pretend that we are all brothers.
Matthew 12:48 But he answered and said unto him that told him, Who is my mother? and who are my brethren? 49 And he stretched forth his hand toward his disciples, and said, Behold my mother and my brethren! 50 For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother.
John 6:29 Jesus answered and said unto them, This is the work of God, that ye believe on him whom he hath sent.
1 John 5:12 He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life.
Well said, brother. AL155
I have always said does this mean that every Mason has a Godly attitude?... No. Likewise there are many Christians who is Bible has a nice layer of dust on it or only gets used on Sunday... Or Christmas or Easter.
@@benacker1983
Matthew 6: 1-4
Beware of practicing your righteousness before other people in order to be seen by them, for then you will have no reward from your Father who is in heaven. “Thus, when you give to the needy, sound no trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may be praised by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your giving may be in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.
God knows our motives (Proverbs 21:2), as well as my motives for joining Masonry. If our motivation is to increase the power of our prayers or to somehow be more pleasing to God, then we are falling into the trap of legalism or mysticism. Hebrews 10:19-22 says we approach God with confidence and full assurance of faith... just like masonry would teach one that does not know the Bible.
Christian Masons can take comfort from the second epistle of Peter 1:5-7: "And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness; And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity." A good summary of Masonic belief."
@@3joewj I have been a Christian for over 40 years....
What is it that masonry does that is sinful? I personally know a number of men who are Godly elders, deacons and priests that are masons as well.
Aside from this covied 19 I attend church on a regular basis...and am active in church activities and fellowship.
Matthew 6: 1-4
Beware of practicing your righteousness before other people in order to be seen by them, for then you will have no reward from your Father who is in heaven. “Thus, when you give to the needy, sound no trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may be praised by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your giving may be in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.
Oaths?
Oaths and vows are commended in Scripture, but not every oath or vow is legitimate. Certainly, a vow to commit a sin must not be kept, for we are never to break God’s law. David realized this when Abigail’s actions kept him from his vow to kill Nabal (1 Sam. 25).
Moreover, no one should swear an oath indiscriminately or frivolously. The Westminster Confession of Faith says oaths are appropriate only in “matters of weight and moment” (22.2).
This reflects a biblical pattern wherein oaths are commonly associated with covenants (Gen. 26:3; Ps. 132:11). We should make vows only in matters of great and lasting consequence, such as marriages or court proceedings.
Yet, we are left with some New Testament texts that, on first glance, seem to forbid oaths in our day. Today’s passage, for instance, calls us to “let what you say be simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’” (Matt. 5:37). Note, however, that the early Christians did not read Jesus’ words as prohibiting all oaths. Paul took vows during his ministry (Acts 18:18), and John records his vision of an angel who swore an oath (Rev. 10:5-6).
Understanding common first-century Jewish practices helps us see what our Savior was getting at in His teaching on oaths and vows. To keep people from breaking the law’s rules regarding our promises (Num. 30:1-2), Jewish teachers and leaders invented a system by which they could determine whether a vow had to be kept. Extrabiblical literature indicates that many rabbis did not consider it a sin to break a vow if it was not made explicitly in the name of God.
Oaths made in the name of heaven or even the gold of the temple were not regarded as ultimately binding. As we might expect from sinners, this led to people making oaths by persons or objects other than God to give them an out in case they did not keep their word.
In Matthew 5:33-37, Jesus points out the foolishness of this teaching by reminding His audience of God’s omnipresence. People might think they can get out of their obligations because they did not swear an oath in the name of the Lord, but the Creator is present with those things by which people might swear, and He is the sovereign Creator of all. All things exist by His authority, so to swear an oath at all is to finally swear an oath in His name. A mere change of words does not give one a “get-out-of-oaths-free” card.
Jesus’ teaching leads us to conclude that it is better not to make a vow than to swear an oath that we have no intention of keeping. It also reinforces the point that oaths and vows should not be made on just any occasion, but they should be reserved only for occasions of great import and lasting significance. In other cases, we should let our yes be yes and our no be no. But in all circumstances, we must strive to keep our word.
The only thing I bowto is Christ.
Did you know that masonry reccomends us to read The Bible for 1/3 of the day?.... Not just any book, but The Holy Bible.
I suggest you stop watching these conspiracy theory videos and actually ask a real mason about his Christianity and beliefs before you assume.
There are plenty in the Catholic Church to find.
And BTW... “Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor.”
This is but a product of ill informed individuals. Mr. Swanepoel, are you South African?
Good thing it's not false witnessing.
Here are a few Masonic Satanic quotes.
General Albert Pike, Grand Commander, sovereign pontiff of universal freemasonry, giving instructions to the 23 supreme councils of the world.
“That which we must say to the crowd is, we worship a god, but it is the god one adores without superstition. To you sovereign grand inspector general, we say this and you may repeat it to the brethren of the 32nd, 31st and 30th degrees - the Masonic religion should be by all of us initiates of the high degrees, maintained in the purity of the luciferian doctrine.
If lucifer were not god, would Adonay (the God of the Christians) whose deeds prove cruelty, perfidy and hatred of man, barbarism and repulsion for science, would Adonay and His priests, calumniate Him?
Yes, lucifer is god, and unfortunately Adonay is also God, for the eternal law is that there is no light without shade, no beauty without ugliness, no white without black, for the absolute can only exist as two gods. darkness being necessary for light to serve as its foil, as the pedestal is necessary to the statue, and the brake to the locomotive.
Thus, the doctrine of Satanism is heresy, and the true and pure philosophical religion is the belief in lucifer, the equal of Adonay, but lucifer, god of light and god of good, is struggling for humanity against Adonay, the god of darkness and evil”
Recorded by A.C. De La Rive, La Femme et L’enfant dans La Franc-Maconnerie Universelle, Page 588. Cited from ‘The question of freemasonry, ( 2nd edition 1986 by Edward Decker pp12-14)
“When the Mason learns that the key to the warrior on the block is the proper application of the dynamo of living power, he has learned the mystery of his craft. The seething energies of Lucifer are in his hands and before he may step onwards and upwards he must prove his ability to properly apply (this) energy.”
‘Lost Keys of Freemasonry’ page 48, Manley P Hall 33rd degree.
"Lucifer, the Light-bearer ! Strange and mysterious name to give to the Spirit of darkness! Lucifer, the Son of the Morning! It is he who bears the Light, and with its splendors intolerable, blinds feeble, sensual or selfish souls? Doubt it not!"
Albert Pike, Morals and Dogma of the ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, p321, 19th Degree of Grand Pontiff
His first claim is most freemasons are ignorant of freemasonry. Yet, he isn't? Starting with a false premise doesn't bode well for the rest of his argument....
and the gang stalking
Zach. Your response is illogical. Cannot a person have extensive knowledge of something within a field and others not?
Sorry Zach but he's right and you are wrong. You are trying to put him down, but those with insight will see through you comment. Most masons at the lower levels have limited insight - you don't know about knowledge being revealed only as masons go up levels? Not heard of esoteric knowledge? Look for the truth Zach, not to 'protect' and put the spotlight on others being in the wrong.
Christopher, if you believe what you are saying, then you are definitely a low-level Mason.
@@chaist94 Freemasons are Satan worshippers. Wake up bozo.
I was baptized and brought to Jesus AFTER I became a Mason, and, to some extent, BECAUSE of it. There is no conflict. Period.
You should look up mote it be origins
that is false man. Christianity and Masonry do not go hand in hand. If you don't understand that, it is due to your spiritual immaturity.
You’re so lost
Freemasons are spiritual liars. They represent the antichrist Dajjal at the highest levels. Hence, the one eye symbolism
@@enigma-yu4jo Uh... you left out the celestial lizards. 🤣
First, Freemasonry doesn't offer salvation. Its aim is self-improvement and enlightenment. You've supplanted the allegory with a literal reading. The precepts are a universal complement to, not a replacement for religion. The belief is required to make your oath meaningful. The opposition of the Catholic Church to Freemasons began with Philip V (Fr.) who owed enormous debts to the Templars (forerunners of Freemasons) and convinced Pope Clement to outlaw the Templars on false charges, whereupon Philip confiscated their treasury and cancelled his debt. Very noble indeed.
But, your aim wasn't noble either. You never intended to make an open-minded assessment, you just wanted the views...
You're vaxxed and boosted aren't you,Derby?
Oh my. Are you really defending freemasonry? The Holy Spirit will show you. Accept Jesus Christ and you'll be much happier. Satan always disappoints.
The builders came out of Sumer Babylon and Egypt
They are of their father the hireling the devil the serpent of old…
Jesus Christ will give you light
He will give you life
Stop BSing the world, Bill
Listening comprehension buddy and you proved you were not listening lol
Firstly, Masonry is not a religion, it’s a fraternity. How is something that is not a religion be considered a “cult?”
Secondly, the purpose of belief in “a God” is because an atheist cannot swear an oath because their faith is not well founded.
Thirdly, did God not create the entire universe? That makes Him the Great Architect of the universe.
Fourthly, the working tools are symbolic of shaping ones conduct as a Mason would shape a stone to make it useful.
Fifthly the raising of Hiram Abiff (the widows son) is also symbolic of the promise of the resurrection.
Sixthly, I am a Mason and a Christian. My lodge was established by a Methodist minister and is named for him. Several in my lodge are active in their churches some serving as deacons and teachers. I myself am ordained as a minister. Upon becoming a Mason I was given one of my most treasured possessions, a Holy Bible.
A mason and a Christian?! Add 'fool' to that list! Masonry is no fraternity...and you'll find out the hard way if you don't get out.
“That which we must say to the crowd, is we worship a god, but it is the god one adores without
superstition. To you Sovereign Grand Inspector General, we say this - and you may repeat it to the brethren
of the 32nd, 31st and 30th degrees - the Masonic religion should be, by all of us initiates of the high
degrees, maintained in the purity of the Luciferian doctrine.''
- Albert Pike, 33° Sovereign Grand Commander from 'La Femme et L’enfant dans La Franc-Maconnerie Universelle', page 588. Cited from ‘The Question of Freemasonry’, (2nd edition 1986) by Edward Decker pp 12-14.
According to Christianity, there are Children of God and children of Satan. There's no brotherhood of man.
The eternal soul? All souls are earmarked for the physical death and the second death... except those that are infused with the Holy Spirit.
The Hiram Abiff legend that's reenacted is a baptism or initiation. Paul is clear: there is one baptism. Laying in a coffin and having people raise you is a ritual that summons demons. The noose or cable tow is spiritual chains and the hoodwink is blindness. You don't see it because the rituals have blinded you (as they have so many other Masons).
Sorry, man. If you're sincere, just pray for Jesusb Christ to speak to you through the Holy Spirit. If it is his will your eyes will be opened. He will speak to you.
@@republiccooper you have no idea what you are even talking about. You are the one who is blinded. But you are blinded by your own perceptions of something you know nothing about.
@@donaldfloyes3014 ok
It was founded on occult rituals and they are still done in high degree initiations. They trade their soul for earthly gain.
I have already left some of my comments on this speaker. From what I am hearing him say right now, if what he is saying is true about the Masonic Lodge, then I agree with him. If you don't stand for something, then you will fall for anything. I have friends and family who are lodge members. I love my family and friends. I hope that they accept me for who I am as a person and as an individual. My faith is in my Savior Jesus Christ alone.!! My Christian friends need to accept me as a brother in Christ.!! Amen
Although some members may (claim to) be believers, my personal advice is to "be not unequally yoked together with the others that may be unbelievers". When you are praying to God as a Christian, it better be the God of the Bible and through and by the name of Jesus Christ as Jesus Himself stated in John 14:6. I have been told that when you are about to enter the lodge to be accepted, you first knock on the door and state your name and say that you are in darkness and want to come into the light.!? Correct me if I am wrong. But if it is true, I couldn't say that, because I already walk in the light. I already have Eternal Life and I am not in darkness.!! Amen.!!
did someone at any point ask you to reject Jesus Christ? If so, reject for whom, exactly? Separating what should be Good from what is Good is by the Christian worldview an evil unto itself. To declare Christianity a "total system of belief" is what you guys go raving on about the mark of the beast, accounting for everything, 666. I urge you to reevaluate... we are stronger together than apart... especially if we are both good and moral men of the book.
@@realMikeBenz
I'm not sure if you were asking me that question? No one has ever asked me to deny Christ and I would not change my mind about the one who gave His life for me at any price. But I don't get frustrated or intimidated by having a civil conversation about being a Mason or not. If a person wants to be a member of a club and that gives them a sense of comradere or security I say go for it. But I don't have any desire to join and I am happy with my decision. I have friends and family members in the Masons and I always treat them with the same kindness and respect as I do everyone else. I actually don't make a big deal out of it and it is rarely if ever mentioned at all. This is simply a discussion forum. I certainly didn't get on here to offend anyone. God bless.!
@@georgewagner2295 - heads up. What the guy is saying is incorrect. no lodge would ever ask you to give up your relationship with Christ nor to deny him or replace him in anyway. The man speaking is false.
@@georgewagner2295 - no offense taken, bro. You're good :)
Than you don't have the black book, you ain't no real mason
A cult saying another cult is a cult 😂😂😂
Sounds like this gentleman was blackballed and isn't happy.
Nope, he knows his ritual. But I would argue he's misinterpreting it. The symbolism can be interpreted any way you want.
@I Belong to Yahweh Who is Yahweh?
@I Belong to Yahweh Three God's in one?
@I Belong to Yahweh The God of the Germans who is he? Yahweh.
@I Belong to Yahweh What I am trying to determine here is whether 'Yahweh' is an inclusive or exclusive God. You afterall belong to Yahweh don't you?
Jesus is The Chief Cornerstone. Period. He is the stone that was rejected.
@Mrs. Waight: Jesus son of Joseph was the Chief Cornerstone - he WAS the stone that was rejected. He lived 2,000 years ago. I AM the returned Christ & Albert Einstein reincarnated; see 7seals.blogspot.com . I've fulfilled the prophecy of Revelation 5:1.
@@usaotomasonictrash7562 You're a sick individual and desperately need to repent while you still can...!!!
@@usaotomasonictrash7562 Ok, if it's all a lie, them who created the Earth and all of creation...??? Also, if you refer to Jesus being a demon, then you are acknowledging that there is a spirit realm, there cannot be demons without a spirit realm and if there are demons than there are also angels as well...explain that...!!!
@@usaotomasonictrash7562 Ok, so let me understand this more closely, 1.) is there a God of the Old Testament named Jehova...??? 2.) Is there a such thing as original sin because Adam and Eve fell...??? 3.) Is mankind in need of a Messiah/savior for his sins...??? 4.) Did God or is God sending an only begotten son to redeem mankind from his sins via sacrifice...??? 5.) Is there a Heaven and a Hell where mankind will spend eternity...??? What do you think...???
@@usaotomasonictrash7562 I'm very confused, how must we all be saved from damnation...???
Never heard that opening prayer.
Hi🖐️
So I'll break my anonymity here. I'm in AA. Read the 12 steps. It doesn't say "a belief in God" it says a "belief in a higher power" Its the same exact thing. We all pray together. Why aren't we cast out by the catholic church??? People like you need Jesus more than they do and I pray for you.
MASONIC TEACHINGS
Man’s first duty is to love and revere God, implore His aid in all laudable undertakings, and seek His guidance through prayer, embrace and practice the tenets of religion, extend charity and sympathy to all mankind, shield and support the widow and orphan, defend virtue, respect the aged, honor the bonds of friendship, protect the helpless, lift up the oppressed, comfort the downcast,restore dignity to the rejected, respect the laws of government, promote morality, and add to the common stock of knowledge and understanding. E. Dean Osborn PGM, Grand Lodge of Kansas
Dr Tsuokalas you are wrong, in the early days christianity was call a cult and by some still is to this day.
In a masonic lodge Politics and religion can not be spoken.
When a new member joins he is asked to state his religion so that it is his holy book that is on the altar, when he takes obligation in each degree.
You try to state that Jesus christ must be recognized in freemasonry and he is but not in the first three degrees.
The Volume of the sacred Law can be christian (Roman, Prod,Hindu, Sikh, Jewish,Muslim)
A Christian freemason attends his church more than the average person attends.
Freemasonry is not a religion, and in no way will it force members to be of one sect.
You however believe that your religion should dominate. (Wars have been continues for over three thousand years plus because of people like you, who are blinded by lack of knowledge.
If you were a freemason you would know that in the higher degrees of knowledge, there are christian orders.
Those Christian masonic orders leave your words in dispute.
I would tell anyone taking your seminary to ask for their money back, and you should do a lot more study
I Tire of These Idiots.
Tell him brother
When people think they have things figured out. There's a red flag for me. Real Godly men I have met. Eastern Orthodox Monks. I feel like I am at Protestant sermon.
Perhaps it's you who needs more study of God's word...!!! In (Mathew 5:34), Jesus explicitly warns against taking any oaths...!!!
@@colindavis1496 So what you're saying is that anyone who's; been a Freemason, Elks, Lion, etc., as well as been a Boyscout, in the Military, worked as a government official, been naturalized, said the pledge of allegiance and so on and so forth is screwed? Sorry Colin, not everything even in the bible can be interpreted in the literal sense. Keeping in mind that the Bible is not the literal word of God. Also keeping in mind today's bible has been translated, interpreted, and changed many ways over thousands of years. There have even been books of the bible left out because the Catholic Church didn't feel it should be included in the "canon bible" much has been lost in translation from one language to the next. Your thinking is greatly flawed my friend.
When they tell you their system of morals is "peculiar", ask yourself what exactly peculiar might actually mean. What does it mean to have peculiar morals? Most of western society, generally speaking, would describe morals or ethics as a system that is pretty black or white, good or bad. When a thing has only 2 components the only way to make it peculiar is by inverting it.
@Eric The word peculiar has several meanings. In this context, it means "peculiar to". In other words, it means "of, relating to, or found in (only one person, thing, or place)"...not peculiar as in "strange".
@Ben Dover We go with the majority. The VAST majority.
Anyone who tells you that morality, what is good v what is bad, is black and white, is more align with satanic philos than Christian. No offense my Christian brethren, but the church really watered down the word, didn't they? Eric... a more accurate claim would be a binary within a binary, like the dao, or as above so below, is the patter found through the good book. I swear, someone really went out of their way to lie to ya'll... don't believe that holy baloney homie. Watch yourself some Jordan Peterson's Biblical Series as a starter and then start watching channels with guys named John.... you'll be good after that.
It isn't our morality that is peculiar but the SYSTEM of morality that is peculiar. The system is peculiar insofar as that it uses tools of the builder to describe morality.
I bow to noone except Jesus.
Timing Steven, timing !
4 days to my initiation into the lodge. So glad I saw your video. Christ first for me. I’ll email and withdraw my acceptance. Thank you my friend !
I too am a Christian however I don’t think Steven is correct. A lot of assumptions and I believe you can serve Christ and be apart of a fraternal brotherhood simultaneously.
Tweed Coast Electrical I’d like to learn more then.
@Dave Croden. If you don't listen to anything else, listen to this. Jesus said do not take oaths. The reason is, once you do, you have gotten 'GOD involved' in it at that point. God is nothing but TRUTH. God will NOT BE MOCKED in words, rituals, idols, or ANYTHING else. You WILL put a curse on yourself. For those that already have, you need to leave it entirely, repent, and return back to your first love, Jesus Christ before your last breath. You cannot serve two masters, God will not be in agreement with it, nor stand for it.
@Will Derby. It is the laws of the land that has made the union of marriage a legalized union. To promise to take one as your husband is a covenant between the man and a woman to be united and joined as one is not against God, but is biblical, and is as God designed from the beginning. I kept my covenant until my husband took his own life due to alcoholism when our son was 7. He broke it, I didn't. I'll pass on jumping off a wall at Masada, as I wouldn't want to end my life, nor put my son through that again with his other parent, but thanks.
@@tweedcoastelectrical1399 So happy that helped. 😊 If you don't mind, I have a few questions I believe you can answer for me, as I know someone that is one. What degree do you have to reach to become a potentate (scriptures states Jesus is the ONLY potentate), is it 33rd (no coincidence, same age Jesus died)? I feel it is because I've noticed people on posts call him "illustrious sir". (Sadly). He's a past one. I'm just guessing, but is it "illustrious" because he has reached the top and has been "illuminated with the light"? God bless you for getting out of it and only seeking the TRUE light, Jesus Christ. Thank you.
Freemasonry doesn’t provide salvation. The whole thing is a moral lesson using tools.
So what's the Bible for then? Thy word have I hid in mine heart that I might not sin against God. The Bible is more than sufficient for a tool? No not a tool, a sword.!!
The Word of God is called a sword in the Bible. But more than that, this fellow bragging on Islam as a sufficient means to achieve eternal life, I'm not trying to be disrespectful or mean but you cannot mix the two religions of Islam and Christianity. One of the big ten commandments is Thou shalt have no other God's before me. Plus you mentioned the name Jesus as though you may claim that you believe at least that he lived and history proves that he died on a Cross. Yes, Jesus said that he was the way the truth and the life, no man cometh to the Father but by me. Speaking of himself. Yes he did die for the sins of the whole world. There is no other name under Heaven whereby we must be saved. Jesus Christ my redeemer.
Oh really?.
If that's the case then why murder people for learning the craft when they aren't a member of a lodge? Example William Morgan he threatened to publish what he knew of the craft even though he was never a member of a lodge . Need names of the killers cause I got em ... Cheesebro, Lawson and Sawyer. Hmm Sawyer as in Tom Sawyer?. If so then that is mighty interesting .
It's demonic
Ok. Let's ramble on. Some points should first be made. 1. Masons disagree on whether or not their organization is esoteric in nature or philanthropic. It is actually both. 2. Today's Masons as a whole are not as overtly political as they used to be. 3. Because of 2, Freemasonry is not the conspiratorial threat that it once was deemed to be.
As many Christian thinkers have pointed out one really can't reconcile Freemasonry with Christianity. First of all, Freemasonry is universalist deism put into practice. You must believe in God, the rest is up to you. This is heretical in terms of the teachings of Jesus in the New Testament. For example, John 14:6: "I am the way, the truth and the light, no one comes to the Father but by me." Even if one were to interpret these words esoterically, and many have, claiming that they in fact have the true light of which Jesus speaks, Christians have to deal with St. Paul and the other Epistles, which lay out the dogmatic assertions by which Christians are bound. The historic phenomenon that we call Freemasonry has nothing whatsoever to do with King Solomon, the temple that he built, the priesthood and ceremonial laws instituted by Moses or any of the Old Testament. It is not Judaism any more than Islam is Judaism. Monotheism in itself means very little: "Even the demons believe God is one."
Freemasonry comes from two Western traditions--the Enlightenment and the Romantic movement. From the Enlightenment they got their ideals of the brotherhood of man, the freedom of the conscience, the efficacy of human good works, reason, parliamentary procedure, representational government, general anti-clericalism, universalism, egalitarianism, judicial appeal, the list goes on and on. It begins to sound like the Founding Fathers, and not without reason, as many were Freemasons, and those that weren't were still products of the Enlightenment world. I can think of none that appealed to Medieval Scholasticism for example. Marcus Aurelius yes, Thomas Aquinas no. The Western Enlightenment was an outgrowth of Protestantism as many authors have noted. Almost everyone comes to the same conclusion--it could not have occurred without the innovations made possible by the Reformation. But there's more to it.
So Freemasonry comes into existence during the European Enlightenment, particularly France, and then spreads to England and the colonies. But it's esoteric element comes from Romanticism and even takes on greater significance in the 19th century. If I'm not mistaken the rites and degrees and all that evolved quite a bit. As far as source material, it's a big hodge podge. From the preProtestant world they took what they liked--Crusaders, Catholic knights and their fraternal orders, and of course medieval stonemasons who built cathedrals and never wrote down a single thing, no plans, no signatures, but lots of weird imagery. They also borrowed from Loyola and the Jesuits with their deep bond of secrecy and obedience. Since the Enlightenment opened the door for reason, and cut out the Church, the imagination was free to roam. Milton had already astounded the English speaking world with his Puritan opus, Paradise Lost, in which Satan himself is a romantic hero. It's a shaky topic for historians, but witchcraft might play a role in Freemasonry. Occultism wasn't rampant in the 18th century but it absolutely was in the 19th as Romanticism eclipses the rationalism of the Enlightenment. But Certainly the Puritan colonists believed in it and feared it throughout the 17th century. As everyone knows they didn't fear it so much that they weren't willing to create witches where none were. My point is that religious imagination unhinged from reason is a strong element of the American spirit and I would say Freemasonry as well. Many have pointed out that Mormon founder Joseph Smith was powerfully influenced by Freemasonry either directly or indirectly. I don't care to study Mormonism any more. The Morgan Affair proves it, as Smith married the dead man's widow.
As far as imagery, Freemasonry seems to have borrowed heavily from classical and ancient motifs that were broadly popular in the late Enlightenment-early Romantic period. The Pyramid and eye for example. Not surprising circa 1800. New discoveries had been made in the desert. The Rosetta Stone was discovered. In a few decades, for the first time in thousands of years, hieroglyphics were read. Napoleon and the French Empire crowd loved all things Egyptian, and used the style to great effect. It not only connoted autocratic power but a suggested a mystical source for that power. There was much food for thought for writers and anyone who wanted to believe that something utterly glorious had been lost in ancient times and could possibly be rediscovered.
There's no way to do any of these subjects justice. I'm just rambling. So the most interesting thing to me as a Christian and an American, is this: If Freemasonry is in fact based in devilment, than what are we to make of the Founding Fathers, our Constitution (one third of the 39 signers were Masons), and our whole system of government? What does that thing on the back of the dollar really imply?
This country is babylon. At the very least the government. Read revelations 18. Thats what it implys.
@@kristiannoetorres Thanks for the reply, brother. I wrote this comment a long time ago. I would put things more simply today: Freemasonry is bullshit.
God the Father Yahweh and the Son of God Jesus Christ use many evil and deplorable things, including even Satan and his demons, for their own ultimate purpose.
@@inquisitor4635 yeah, He uses even you. And me.
Ah they are into politics overtly or not and why are you others so nasty about Jesus? Weirdos
Non mason always know more about freemasonry than masons.
Seek Jesus Christ Alone! Trade in your compass and square for the Cross. Deny yourself and serve the savior, Jesus Christ!!
@@victorystreetministry I already have your preaching to the choir. Masonry is not a religion. Nothing more than a social club. But really your concern is not needed . But I think it is sweet
@@davidw2731 it’s a demonic cult . FACT
@@victorystreetministry if you only knew . Lol your be highly disappointed. When I first got in I was looking for anything that was out of the ordinary. Guess what it never happened. I was once a conspiracy theorist and a darn good one. But I feel silly now for the things I accused them of. Live and learn I guess.
@@davidw2731 I know they are an occult. It’s ancient pagan mysticism. Lucifer is your God
I think alot of people will have hard time believing pastor Barnett is freemason because he is honored by too many people
Im persecuted by the Freemasons. Please pray for me.
May you be Free in the name of domine and his son Jesus Christ, AMEN
So am I.
@@HolySpiritOnlySentToTrueTIs888 I'm so sorry. Just keep your focus on God above. I will pray for you.
@@LakeOfJudea yes please do. they are also stalking my 13 year old son .
@@HolySpiritOnlySentToTrueTIs888 I have prayed for all suffering. I pray for you all frequently. Stay humble, be in prayer always. 🙏 Not sure how much longer I have left, but Glory to God the Most High.
How is it that these non-mason critics always seem to know more about Freemasonry than actual Freemasons do?
LULZ
So why do the Freemasons gang stalk?.
Cowan and esdroppers:"I've watched National Treasure, I know all about you guys!"
Me: .......
Because we have the light. You are still searching for it.
@@dalehess6265 well at least unlike some of your fellow masons you admit it goes on. What you have is A light , not thee light. To make a claim on ''the light'' would mean that your path is the only path.
How in your opinion would that view differ from the catholic view that you must come to them in order to gain salvation
or the chinese communist view that your brain must be washed in order to view the world as they do because they have ''the truth''?.
Also why is someone like joseph smith allowed to start a religion like mormonism ( which has masonic undertones) and still be a freemason if it is the light you are perpetuating. if the light is something that you are trying to preserve why are mormons not told the truth of thier religions origins, why perpetuate freemasonary using stealth.
There is only one way to salvation. The grace of God. My light is Jesus.
I have been a mason in the UK for 4 years and have NEVER heard that "prayer" from the working tools on the gavel, the real section is "...the common gavel represents the force of conscience, which should keep down all vain and unbecoming thoughts which might intrude during the aforementioned periods...". There is also no mention of "resurrection" in the third degree. Maybe you should buy a ritual book (£8 from Amazon) and see for yourself before ignorantly posting.
Maybe you should simply reference (Mathew 5:34) to consider Jesus and His warning about taking any oaths at all, right there Masons are busted without having to go any further in depth...!!!
Spit or swallow??? Your among friends tell the truth
@@colindavis1496 So I guess all those men and women police officers, judges, soldiers, and everyone else who works at a government job is guilty of committing sin for swearing an oath?...duhhhhhhhh
I assume that you're in the masons for networking and career prospects - UK police scandal in the eighties was notorious for Masons- I can understand that, but if you consider the possibility of there being a heaven, do you think God would allow a group such as the masons to operate within heavens' society? Its always your decision, but it does concern me that masons may be taking part in some form of sugar coated acts of worship, to some deity, without actually being aware they're participating in it. Communion for example- just a swig of wine, but to 'spiritual forces', it has much deeper meaning. Touching the gold bull in the NY financial district, for good fortune but actually relates back to Mamon, and baby sacrifice, (before Roman times I think?). All the best, pls be careful is my point.
Yes Oliver masons in the uk are involved in police cover ups like Hillsborough disaster.
Then there's the involvement in gang stalking aka the white glove treatment.not so noble
I am going through my 3rd degree, and I have never heard any of this stuff you speak of, that they give us one way only.
I am a Christian and never would allow them to keep me away from Jesus, or make me decide.
Must be different in so many lodges, one thing for sure, Free Masons is amazing.
I'm in the same boat mate. Just passed as an FC last weekend and there is nothing that I have seen that has made me question my Catholic faith. If anything, it has restored my belief system after many years of basically being indifferent to the church.
This guy really has no idea what he's talking about. Pure hypocrisy. Which, ironically, was one of the issues I've had over the years with the church.
Take care brother.
@@aldunne3187 my husband, now deceased, was a Mason. We talked about the masons and what he said was if there is anything amiss in the masons they haven't told me about it. He was a lifelong Christian and so were the men in his lodge. The man in the vidio sounds like he's from a conspiracy theory channel. Like he knows all this stuff no one else knows. Where is he getting his info from?
Look into books written by 33rd degree masons, they write that the light you have been seeking is the light of the light bearer Lucifer.
it's vey popular propaganda, attempting to turn good and moral men against each other.
so what are the benefits of being a mason?
I will research everything that he said because I believe that young and older baby Christian men are being convinced that this is going to help them to excel in life in more than one way. Social standing, financially, comradery etcetera. Personal I don't need anyone else's approval or nod to accomplish the things I desire to do, especially my walk with my Savior. I'm not bitter either way for or against. I just don't need another man's approval to be able to run the race that God has for me. My goal in life is to hear my Savior say to me, "Well Done".!!
In your research, be sure to speak with an actual Mason. Alarmist videos like these misinterpret what is misunderstood.
But you see, masons never tell anyone that joining will make them rich or super powerful, people just assume that by themselves. Masons are actually teaching love and respect for one another and that God is in each and every one of us, so you can't then blame Masons for others' misconceptions.
Freemasons are evil the low-level Freemasons don't even know what they've gotten themselves into they are part of the Illuminati and the stuff that goes on in the high degree Freemasons is sick got to ask a 33 degree Mason what they do I personally think they should be arrested but since we have scarif prosecutors judges that are Freemasons in the satanic cult because that's what it is is satanic cult
For one thing why is it a secret that should tell you right there that something ain't right God is not a secret he wants everyone to know about him proverbs6:12 says it all
@@janiceparker6291 Janice... you ASSUME everything in Freemasonry is secret. People like the clown in the video, will say that. The only thing is... it's not true. We Fremasons take an obligation not to reveal certain things, to those who are not Masons. Outside of that obligation (promise), we can talk about anything in Freemasonry. What we cannot divulge...often referred to as the "secrets"...are the sign, grip and word of the Degree being worked. Why can't we divulge them? Simply as a symbol of integrity.... the act of making a promise and keeping it. That's it. All else is perfectly open for anyone to discuss.
Don't be "talked at" and expect to be given the of the truth. Ask questions. Ask me anything you like about Freemasonry.
I would love to come on your show.
*MATTHEW 21:42 Jesus said to them, "Have you never read in the Scriptures: 'The stone the builders (masons) rejected has become the cornerstone. This is from the Lord, and it is marvelous in our eyes'?*
Oh my God you and I know this isn't what he meant, stop that.
@@udochisarah2305 You and who??? Lol! STOP THE CAP. Y'all be twisting the Bible too much. That's what Jesus Christ of Nazareth meant 10000000%+. Stop denying facts.
Umm... Masonry began roughly 1700 years following the life of Christ... so, your sense of chronology can use some work (spoiler: it's linear).
@@realMikeBenz At most 1400 years AD, because we have the Regius Manuscript from ~1390
@@garlottos - I’ve heard that dating but it’s still being debated. I was dropping origins 101. Some lodges are dead set on the time Solomon’s temple :)… so I went with the general consensus.
IMO, you are more correct than the general consensus… I suspect much earlier in structure/function although perhaps without a charter or under a different name.
Lots of the debate appears to be around charter and not the organization. Different camps of thought I suppose.
In the third degree one is killed and restricted by the Lion's Paw of Juda.
It is a Jew resurrection without Jesus.
One is born again without Christ.
And it is very important to know that either in court or the the Lodge, swearing an oath on the Bible is forbidden by no less a personage than Jesus the Christ.
"""Let your yes be yes and your no be no and swear no oaths by God or Heaven."""
The Book of Matthew
Dang sucks for all the people in the military, police, government etc. They be oathing it up non stop.
@@zacharyedwards2011 They don't use the Bible anymore and they don't ask if you swear by God.
It’s quite mastubatory that a group of architects set up a worldview that has the Great Architect of the Universe as the deity. I want to set up the FreeWriters, to the Great Journalist of the Universe. All hail!!
They're a glorified circle jerk group.
@@user-ks4mm9dk6w 😂
Do it.
Very enlightening indeed! I am most grateful to you sir. God Bless You.
He knows very little of Freemasonry, we believe in a Supreme being purely to enable each religion to sit together without animosity.
"Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers; for what fellowship has righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion has light with darkness? and what concord has Christ with Belial? or what part has he that believes with infidels?" 2 Corinthians 6:14-15
we sit together everyday in traffic, at work, a ballgame with those of different beliefs. El Shaddai is never referred to as supreme being. It's a cult, "the fear of the Lord is the begining of wisdom". Everyone should read the book of Proverbs more often, that is true wise words spoken from Elohim
God never intended for religion to be whatever man desires it to be, He is very specific about what a man must do to be acceptable in His sight...!!!
Satan considers himself a 'free being' too. Is Satan a 'higher being' to some of your members?
@@chaist94 Not possible, Christopher??
Just a friendly reminder, dont forget to check the oil on your broom stick. God Bless
Hahaha!! Best comment today! 👍🏻
@Kenneth Tate How about checking yer ears fer brain leakage.
LOL ULF. I'm sorry I hurt your feelings Tee Cee but theres no brain leakage coming from my ears.
@@kennethtate3065 oh, I didn’t know my feelings was hurt, glad you told me and I accept your apology!
Your not Tee Cee, slow down and look at what your reading.
This is short but sweet & exactly what I was looking for to answer my question! I enjoyed listening to you as well.
Problem is much of what he says simply isn't true. Either he was lazy in his research or is intentionally lying because such things gets more clicks and clicks translate into cash. See my detailed comments from about 6 months ago.
@White Noise OpEd Commentary
Sadly.. he is very very much mistaken. He's just peddling tittle-tattle.
May I ask, what your question was?
@@TheRealist2022 so the Freemasons aren't trying to enslave the world?
They had their influence on the King James bible. Sir Francis Bacon edited it and King James vi was a Freemason. I've been studying them for 4 years. My opinion they're either mystery Babylon trying to set up a one world government and one world religion. Just look at you in and Lucius trust. Or they're either British intelligence who have set up a long drawn out plan to set up global monarchy we're only a small few rule the world.
@Will Derby usually the ones who can't hold up to scrutiny in an argument and present facts are the ones who resort to insulting the others intelligence. You can try me but I would really hate to expose all the darkness right here for you and everyone to see. You must not know what they do at the top. Look up (Raising Osiris) I don't have anything against people practice magic. Hell I dabble myself. But Freemasons are mystery Babylon. I know this. Part of a secret occult destiny. To usher in the Golden age. The New Atlantis.
This guy said Freemasonry gives the members a path for salvation which is not true. Freemasonry is not concerned with religion. It is a system of morality that tries to make good men better men. All those rituals are only used to teach the moral principles of the society which include prudence, temperance, fortitude, brotherly love, kindness and charity. These are all great qualities which Christians will be proud of. Freemasonry is one of the few social organisations where men of all ethnicity, religions, occupations, social status meet on the same level. It stands for goodness.
well-articulated. Welcome to the Mason's very own "blood libel"... very popular with dogmatists
Freemasons are heretics
Yeah right they are so full of love, kindness and charity that they derailed an ongoing case of a friend against a corrupt employee of the government who is a member of the freemasons.
I am a mason for over thirty years and a Christian.masonry makes good men better . It is not a religion.
Men of all Beliefs come together .
Geoff Black - you’re a fool. You are deceived. Ask Almighty God to give you the grace of discernment because your senses are closed to the truth!! And that only truth is Jesus Christ! It’s obvious you don’t ask enough questions from your mason masters - but even if you do - since you are probably a lower rung member - they will continue what they always do - to obfuscate, double talk, and lie to your face about the deity your mason temples are erected to! But I hope for your sake you do your own research!!
It comes down to your salvation!
In Jesus’ most Holy Name!
Montelm4l mann
They weren’t longer and cannot be.
The language they use is often picked up from the Bible verbatim so they are after.
You are absolutely free to live in sin but those who fear God and want to follow Jesus need to know the truth and not engage in things which bring dishonour to Yahweh.
This video may be wrong but if the language used is the same then the lecturer has a reasonable point.
@Montelm4l mann I was thinking the samething reading that bs...lol idk how Ppl r so programmed by religion smdh
He says are men of all believes but the longer use go it will change to there believes and there all wrong
@@James-wb1uy what drugs are you on? You are a nut case.
if you arent a member of a legitimate lodge then close your mouth. thats like a man who only watches baseball and nothing else, speak of his “knowledge” on football.
I'm a member of three Protestant Fraternal Orders that are similar to Freemasonry but I'm not a Freemason. As I read up on International Fraternal Orders including Freemasonry,Oddfellows etc I know of common similarities in ritual and symbols. In fact I too laugh at pagan/devil worship allegations as they have been made against my Fraternal Orders too. As a big American Football 🏈 fan over here in Northern Ireland may I say" GO 49ERS!" I know nothing about Rounders(sorry I meant to say Baseball ⚾)DOH!!😂😂
Your take on the Working Tools is so wrong its laughable! Keep trolling, Dr Steve....
What did he say? I cant find it
@@justamason6869 He said working tools teaches one that they can earn their way to heaven - completely false.
@@frankc392 Agreed, working tools are just the guides to live certain qualities of our life by... But if a non Christian joins masonry, I could see how one might think that... Especially if he has never been to church.
As freemasons we are instructed to or urged strongly to read our Bible, 8 hours A-day, if possible.
But then again this may differ slightly from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, it shouldn't however
@@frankc392 There is a lot that he says that is completely false
@@frankc392 I am not mormon but I believe they have something that looks very similar to the working tools of masonry. They might have a belief along those lines that he might be getting them confused with…
K look I need everyone in this comments section to CALM DOWN. You undoubtedly searched for this video so if you have problems with it, just leave
Grand Theft Fuck Off hahaha “iF YoU dOn’T LiKE iT LEavE iT” I certainly will, right after I, just like you just did, spraypaint my thoughts on the wall of a RUclips comment section
@@aaronkener4779 Your mother must be so proud of you.
Whenever someone says 'I need everyone to calm down...', is usually the one who needs to calm down the most.
Kobe you sound like a teenage girl at a slumber party whose not getting her way😂😂😂
Facts
Thank you for this video. The Bible is my guide but I needed help framing this for my cousin. Please pray for him
Sounds like you should listen to your cousin cause this man is full of horse hockey miss information and just out and out lies just as Satan he has taken a few truths and mix many lies therefore making the truth a lie and you were eating it like sugar
@Daniel Strother Did you know a Holy Bible must be opened when a Masonic Lodge is in session?
@@TheRealist2022 What good does that do if all gods are worshiped? Even the LDS use a KJ, along with other books. They don't know Lord Jesus Christ, nor bow to Him.
@Will Derby It's a Religion, an Altar, Doctrines, Secret Oaths
@Will Derby Your opinion. I'm an Apologetic. and what ever a cow man, or cow an is. And I 've spoken with them.
Intriguing, I always knew there was more to life and i have also been looking for a way to find not only protection but a way to be influential to the human society.
oh well you can achieve that by being a part of the illuminatus brotherhood, i know it sounds like a mystery but there are ways you can actually get in contact with them
@@bartholetbay412 hi, isn't the brotherhood a myth??
@@haynesatteh4463 Well it is not and you can't actually expect it to be open to everyone, but if you want to know more you can look up ANTHONY MARK SZYMON online you will find something interesting.
@@bartholetbay412 oh really, i just saw his website, interesting.i will leave him a message.
I keep seeing this exact conversations go down on freemason videos what the fuck are you guys hiding???
This is actually a really good sales pitch in favour of Universal Brotherhood but I do not think that was the intention.
I'm a mason and everyone is welcome we seek truth and knowledge, I'm only speaking for myself as a former Catholic but my belief is that the church of Christ was corrupted and keeps people in shadow and enslaved all hierarchy and justified massacres throughout history hiding behind God to justify everything they do. No wonder the Catholic church doesn't like the freemasons, we seek to liberate men, and their minds. I also have a theory that Jesus himself was a mason and the state killed him . Funny how they use him to spread their power.
I wish more Freemasons would come clean and be more honest that it has nothing to do with Christianity. This about “souls” and at war with the Vatican - the main headquarters for slave masters who are wolves 🐺 in sheep’s clothing
@@enigma-yu4jo Most appendent body's require the practitioner to be a trinitarian christian. Freemasonry is just a man-made fraternity, it doesn't claim to be anything else.
@@enigma-yu4jo We DO all say it has nothing to do with Christianity. No Mason claims otherwise unless he is an idiot. There are idiots in Freemasonry....but I suspect, thankfully, a much lower percentage than in the rest of society.
@@TheRealist2022 Freemasonry is directly opposed to Christianity. Freemasons need to stop using Christianity as a Facade to lure members in.
Yeah this guy doesn't know what he speaks of... Freemasonry caters for various religions hence why they use umbrella terms such as 'great architect', but depending on your religion this grand architect has a different name. I'm Christian therefore in my first degree I swore to and put my trust in "God".
Freemasonry is absolutely not at conflict with Christianity despite what the conspiracies will tell you. Infact some sections such as the Knight's Templar require you to be both a Master Mason and a confirmed Christian. In there you will find many prominent religious figures such as Popes and innumerable Bishops etc.
and the gang stalking
Jacob O'Brien
You are greedy and evil,this is your purpose.Your god is lucifer.
How can one join?
(Mathew 5:34)...
It's you who don't know what you speak of, check out the scripture above to find out what Jesus said about taking oaths, perhaps you neglect to read the word of God in preference of dedicating all your study time to a man made fraternity that disobeys the word of God...!!!
how can you claim to be a chirstian meanwhile you are a satan follower?
True and so easy to see once you stop being offended.
explain how it is true. your assertion without an explanation carry's no merit for good faith discussion.
Someone is jealous cause he is not a just and up right man
Who is?
The guy thats talking in the video
Most freemasons I have known are far from just and upright men. Most i have known are swindlers and morons.
I'm from Scotland a ex paratrooper, youngest to get through training.
My family friends and community are all mason's, eastern star, UVF, etc.
And if it's all about good deeds then my community and family and friends are lying to themselves and are screwd .
My aunt's practice witchcraft and fortune telling in the eastern star.
My uncles in the SAS and Freemason's are involved in the drug's and my friends too.
They are the only one's that get away with it.
I denied becoming a young Lewis and I'd rather do my time.
There is no forgiveness and I have yet to meet one who has no sin.
Masonic Jews, the forbidden fruit Apple 🍎 symbol USA new York big Apple 🍎
The tree of good and evil
Initiation lie- you won't die!
The original lie of Satan
You shall be like God!
May God almighty have mercy on us all in Jesus Christ's name I pray.
@Steven Khan Fantasist. OES doesn't exist in here. UVF is a paramilitary organisation and nowt ta do with Freemasonry. A Lewis is the uninitiated son of a Mason. You have no control over being a Lewis or not, as it depends on if your dad is a Mason or not. You can't CHOOSE or REFUSE to be a Lewis.
Are you on drugs?
there is no witchcraft, sorry to tell you. someone was pulling your leg. lol
From me a person who actually lives in Scotland.... uvf ??? Reality check stick to your religious beliefs while us freemason actively help those less fortunate but you not being a freemason you haven't got a clue on how we work keep giving your money to this scam religious group that give nothing to those in need.
G Wilson
Why don’t you go read “morals and dogma” by your brother Albert Pike…who is god (little g)?
Doubt it not lucifer the light bearer is god!
Jesus Christ is life and light
Repent
@@TruthSetFree-zm1epso every other religion is wrong and your right ?. brainwashed... get a life and tolerance to others.
Thanks Steve, This info is MUCH needed in Post-modern Christianity that has little to NO discernment. Thanks for taking MUCH of your time to lead my 1st wife to the REAL Jesus and out of the Watchtower (1987)
They take good men of different religions and pray together without a fight or judgment? How awful!!! I bet they even break bread together peacefully. What shameful unChristian behavior. I bet Jesus would never do that. Oh no wait, that's exactly what he would do.
Well as people say, ignorance is bliss. And I am talking about us.
I hope your headache post-production wasn't too dizzying once you began to process the hypocritical parallels of your belief system. - paul
@Nad Khan Well I would like you to look at the youtube video "The proof of Islam is in the Quran" and comment on the following !.Chapter 9 V 5 and Chapter 4 V 89 re Killing people considered unbelievers.
What a great presentation. Quick and easy to absorb.
@Doctrine Manners and alllllllll bollocks.
Ignorance is a curse. Dogmas and misinformation is the source of wars and conflict. Two of the pillars of Christianity are tolerance and peace.
I’m sure you’d love to believe that
@@mariog7213 im sure youd like to be happy materialism will never bring that jesus will the freemasonic satanist cult wont. I have tons of proof that will open your eyes enough info i could make a 3 hour video
Choosing someone is God’s work, not man’s work. My question is, who decides whether a person can be a mason? Is it someone?
You should focus on just learning English.
Ask George soros, or Obama. They can tell you.
my grandpa was a mason and shriner. he had nothing good to say about masons..ill leave it at that.
My adopted grandfather was a 33rd degree grand master Freemason and he was also a sadistic, sexual psychopath. He ran a child rape/sodomy/porn/trafficking ring with other 33rd degree masons in the town I grew up in. I was trafficked until I was 20 yrs old. These high ranking masons were extremely well versed in the use of very sophisticated mind control, torture, hypnosis and LSD and other hallucinogenic drugs. These methods were all used to keep us permanently terrorized, confused and messed up. Their one goal was our silence. They worshipped Baal and did very weird rituals. Myself and others who were being trafficked, were used in these rituals. They actually believed that sodomy with us kids, the younger the better, opened portals in which power could then flow to them directly. Many lodges from many towns were involved and traded the trafficked victims. They made what is now called "Hurtcore" porn. Faked snuff films, bestiality, and lots of sadistic torture stuff, the more sadistic, brought way more money. Most people who are recruited into Freemasonry have no idea what they are getting into and serve as a cloaking device for the high up stuff. Just as not everyone in the Catholic church is a pedophile and doing horrible things, I don't believe everyone in this cult is involved in the type of things I saw and experienced, but from what I learned firsthand, they are an extraordinarily dangerous cult.
The reason that we only ask if you believe in a supreme being is because all religious and political speech is prohibited within the lodge.
then why insist on a Masonic funeral ritual? the language in that ritual is completely works righteousness.
@@stancardwell6377 it's not insisted on. If someone chooses not to have a Masonic funeral, then we don't do it.
why does it matter if you believe in a supreme being then?
@@liamtallon6813 because it follows the Ancient Freemasons? Look up the story of the construction of King Solomon's Temple as pertains to Freemasonry. I have no interest in arguing and having a history lesson in a RUclips comment section. If people don't want to educate themselves before attempting to make a point against my brotherhood, then it's not my place to teach them.
Does freemasonry consist of child/human sacrifices in exchange for fame and money ?
If hes not a mason how does he know what they do in secret isnt that like judging a person?
He may have been a former Mason. There are many Christians who fall for the trap of Masonry...blinded and fooled, unknowingly (or knowingly) turned away from the One true God of the Universe.
Stop living by hear says or may. The pope is catholic but check the way he shakes a brothers hand in public lol
@Will Derby Excuse me, Will Derby, but your presuppositions about me and my brother in law are quite rude. If you are a Freemason, your comments tell me all I need to know about your 'secret' organization. Darkness hides in secrecy. Light reveals the Truth.
@Will Derby You are probably referring to the KJV Masonic Bible which Freemason's use.
-- The very first thing God's word shows ups about Satan is how he uses God's words but distorts them for his own purpose. This is exactly what Freemasonry does--they've even done it in the masonic KJV bible. Here is proof (see linked video).
www.dailymotion.com/video/xmzkew
@Will Derby, Yes, the KJV given to Master Masons has the same Bible text but it has other writings in the front and back, at least the ones I've seen do, such as the false gospel of good works salvation taught to freemasons (the one they speak of at Masonic funerals), and in the back, it had images of the pagan Egyptian deities.
- >█> Since God is a Spirit, a question you should ask of a Worshipful Master, or another Mason, or even ask yourself, is the following:
- - - Is Vishnu, the god which Hindus worship, the same spirit which you refer to as the Great Architect of the Universe?
-- It is a simple question. The answer is either "Yes", or "No."
-- If the answer is yes, then you will know that he does not know the difference between the God of the Bible and a demon. He does not know God. How can you are he be a Christian?
>█> On the other hand, if the answer is no, then obviously you'll have to admit that Freemasonry teaches a lie. You've just learned the truth that all men do not worship the same God simply using a variety of different names (and how easily Freemasonry was able to spiritually deceive you).
-█- When Freemasonry accepts the god of a Hindu as a Supreme Being, it declares that demons are Supreme Beings. How can any Freemason be sure that the spirit he worships in the lodge as the G.A.O.T.U. is not a demon because the Bible says pagan gods are demons!!! (see Psalm 106:34-38, Deut. 32:16-17, 1 Cor. 10:20-22)
-- Does Freemasonry lift up Jesus Christ as the only way to salvation as is documented in John 14:6? Clearly, Freemasonry does NOT follow in the teachings of Christ. Therefore, Freemasons do not have God. (2 John 9)
- Christians do not believe, as Freemasonry teaches, that all men, of all the various religions, worship the one God represented in Freemasonry, simply using a variety of different names. It is on that Masonic teaching that Masons may be Hindus, Moslems, Buddhists, etc, or men who profess to follow Jesus. However, God's word, the Bible teaches that those who practice pagan religions worship idols and demons, rather than the God of the Bible and those are the "brothers Masons" which Masons hold in confidence even agreeing you all worship the SAME god (demon).
-- Freemasonry is a pagan religion. Paul warned that it was not possible for a man to participate in paganism and also be a Christian. He wrote: "You cannot drink the cup of the Lord and the cup of demons too; you cannot have a part in both the Lord's table and the table of demons.” (See 1 Corinthians 10:21)
-- In John 4:24, Jesus told us: "God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.”
-- If a man has bought into the Masonic lie that all men worship the same god, simply using a variety of different names, then he cannot be worshiping in truth. Therefore, he cannot be worshiping God when he goes into the lodge.
Feeemasonry is not a cult, not a sect, not a religion. It's more concerned with moral philosophy. IT does not require that a member practice any particular religion. It does require that a man believe in a supreme being in order to be initiated and that supreme being can be whatever one happens to believe. The highest degree in Freemasonry is the third degree. The Scottish Rite, the York Rite and other organizations called appendant bodies offer other degrees yet stress that they are not superior to the third degree in any sort of hierarchy. For a man to obtain the highest level of the York Rite he must devote his life to Jesus Christ. Consider your conspiracy scheme debunked, Steve Tsoukalas.
@Drake Ignorance is one of the things we try to eliminate.
I've seen these folks at jobs I've been apart of. I researched it and didn't feel comfortable joining. Now I think I may get the short end of the stick at any job I choose to work at where they are.
@Chris G Nonsense. Grow up, man.
The Lord God Almighty is on His throne. Isaiah 22:22
@@TheRealist2022 grow up? That’s all ya got? Cause he doesn’t want to join your satanic cult? Maybe you should grow up. You guys look like clowns.
Detestable to Yahweh according to the scriptures. Which scripture?
Which version is he talking about, Continental or Regular.
Read John, specifically John 1:3 and you will learn that the Word (Jesus Christ), the Second Person of the Trinity, created "all things that were made". So it was JESUS, not the "supreme architect of the universe" who created everything. God the Father is not named the "supreme architect of the universe". He is Yaweh!
Saskinny Talk about that with a Billion Hindus ...
His beliefs, can understand his logic. ☝
why is it bad that they call god the great architect of the universe? if i have a friend and we are at school and we say the pledge of allegiance and we get to " one name under god" and when i say god im not going to try and separate myself from my friend and say i cant say the pledge with you because im a muslim and you are a christian, freemasonry is a school of thought and they use the great architect of the universe so they dont separate themselves from one another incase one member is of a different religion or culture. sounds to me like the gospel of christ teaches if someone has a different belief than you do you cannot get along with that person. how will we then learn from one another
This is untrue. However, Christianity is exclusive truth, much like Islam is. To put two contradictory beliefs under one umbrella breaks the law of non contradiction.
@Will Derby
You don't believe in the law of non contradiction though.
@Will Derby There is only one true living God, the expressed image of His person...Christ Jesus
@Will Derby thanks! just like you, I am a sheep who has gone astray. Research the characteristics of sheep and you'll understand why Jesus likened us to them! We need a relationship and a guide with a Shepard, not a fraternal order (other sheep)
I am a Christian and a Mason. If I want to learn about God and Jesus I go to church. Lodge is for other studies that are used to make good men better. Nothing evil here!
Boy are you diluded, the word of God is filled with warnings about serving two masters, denying yourself and relying completely on God for guidance, it also warns against taking oaths...(Mathew 5:34)...!!!
Colin Davis Who said I serve two masters? Perhaps you have some wrong information as those who are too quick to judge often do. Are you a Mason?
Colin Davis Police officers and judges take oaths. Are they all bad too?
No, i'm not a Mason, i'm a Christian, and the word of God says that men are sinners who cannot make themselves better by our own efforts, Jesus said "you can do nothing without me", yet Masonry teaches men can become better without Christ...hmmm, something doesn't add up with these two opposing applications...!!! If masonry is such a fabulous practice, then why is it kept so secret from the general public, heck, if it has so much to offer, why not market it to all, a fortune could be made...???
Colin Davis First, there is nothing in The Bible that says we shouldn’t try to be good people. Second, if you are not a Mason you can’t share any truths about Freemasonry. Some items are kept secret for good reason. Are you suggesting we profit from spreading the word of God? That is a slippery slope. Are you going to answer my question about police officers and judges? My point is you should not spread false statements about Freemasonry. It is truly a benevolent organization. Did you know that Freemasons donate over $2 million per day to charitable organizations?
To be a member of freemasonry you have to believe in a creator all of the ones I know are Christians. There are members that are Jewish, Catholic, Protestant, Muslim, etc… We can debate our beliefs outside of the main hall. Masons do not have satanic beliefs satin is not a creature. My lodge only has the King James Bible. The punishments are not used in practice, I did have to take an pledge and oath to the Marine Corps, Law Enforcement, and my country. Yes, you can be a Christian and a Freemason. I’m also in Yorks Rite, Scottish Rite, Order of Eastern Star, and American Legion. Our prayers are to the Christian God and many parts in our books have verses from the Christian bible
Find out what ex confederate general Bishop Albert Pike has to say about freemasonry. He was a very high ranking freemason in his day. His explanation will astound you!
@Missy Humwood Bishop? LOL! No, honey, he was no Bishop.
@@teecee1567 you are right ! I had to look it up but he was a freemason luciferian.
@@missyhumwood6669 Welll yer half right, Missy. Freemason, yes. But Luciferian? If you mean Satanic, you couldn't be further from the truth. Freemasonry is not a religion at all, let alone a Satanic one. No worship of anything, no religious instruction. And in fact religious discussion is forbidden at our meetings because of all the trouble it causes. Same is true of politics.
@@teecee1567 right
@@teecee1567 it's not a religion until you reach the uppermost levels. Once you do, then you realize that the cult worships Lucifer.
By now, most people know of the issues involving Catholic priests and even nuns. But, let's not forget the names of Jimmy Swaggart, Jim Bakker, and the 22 Alabama Baptist ministers charged with sex crimes. And that's not even scratching the surface.
you do realize all the biggest pastors are freemasons those were sacrificial freemasons
@@ps3gamertagc021297 I don't know what a "sacrificial Freemason" is, I don't believe the term exists and I've been at it, I'm betting, for longer than you've been alive -- and I have research books over 100-years-old.
It's true, many famous people are or have been members of the Craft. Along with preachers the list includes movie actors, scientists, and astronauts. The list is quite extensive, just google it.
But, the most impressive list (for me) comes from the names and occupations of the people in my community. The owner of the local hardware store is a member, as is the owner of a construction company, and the driver of the township garbage truck.
But, to your point, Dr. Norman Vincent Peale, Rev. Billy Graham, and Dr. Robert Schuller were all members. People like Jim Bakker, Jimmy Swaggart, and Peter Popoff were not.
@@DavidSmith-qo1se that's why every person in your community stalk and harass the Most Highs children because underneath it all we serve two different Fathers
@@somuchmorethanyourslander5488 I'm not a slave and I serve no one. As a septuagenarian, I've come to learn that organized religion only benefits the clergy who would have you believe that they have a special communication with God and the only way you can participate in that relationship is to buy your way into the program.
It might be in a monetary way, or just voluntarily working on some project that furthers the organization's image in the community, but in any event, it is a form of robbery people are tricked into believing in.
Think of Jim Jones, Marshall Applewhite, or Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. In 1933 H. P. Lovecraft wrote "The Evil Clergyman." Look it up.
@ William Derby hit a nerve?
Because all the different names we have for GOD..... WE ARE PRAYING 🙏 TO THE SAME GOD WHO HAS MANY NAMES that come to us in different tongues
When I was in my early teen my sports coach attempted to get me to join his freemason section.
@cayedaws5486 No. For a start, there is no such thing as a "freemason section". Secondly, nobody is ever recruited.... you should approach us...and thirdly, you have to be of a minimum age to join....itls usually 21, but you can join various constitutions at a MINIMUM of 18 years old.
It gets old listening to divisive religion based politics. You are being a judge instead of a soul winner. God is the great architect of the universe. After all he created everything. Why not recognize him as such. There lies the dichotomy in the schism of religion.
Nothing to do with politics. It has to do with the finished work of Jesus vs The WORKS plus faith religions of the world. You don't LIKE JEsus? Don't follow him but Steve has a right to post what He believes the WORD of God clearly says.
The Lord God Almighty is the Creator of the universe, one of His many names is not "architect". Freemasonry is a cult gathering.
@@benjaminfreeman8111 philosophically God is absolutely "Architect"
@@benjaminfreeman8111 we accept of all faiths that is in fact this man is clearly not an informed brother. Your clearly not a brother. As a brother. This is completely wrong. the York Rite is all about Christianity. This ritual reference is completely off. If you need to be informed don't look it up. Only a true 33rd degree brother of the Scottish Rite or an 11th degree Knight. And we don't oppose any teachings of any religions.
Here's a reason for ya...because you will not find such a generic title in scriptures, that's a man made title that alludes to a vague, unrecognizable God of no value to anyone...!!!
Freemasonry isn’t a whole lot different than watching three Shakespearean plays. You’re inventing most of overlap with religion. It’s not a religion.
Your only real conflict is any dilution of Christian dogma. If you’re a strong Christian, you shouldn’t care what another philosophy says about you or to what extent it differs from yours. If Christianity is the true light and the honest reality, why would it matter who says what about it.
Be a devoted Christian with pride and certainty OR go around playing whack-a-mole with every opposing perspective, but you can’t do both.
"If you’re a strong Christian, you shouldn’t care what another philosophy says about you or to what extent it differs from yours. If Christianity is the true light and the honest reality, why would it matter who says what about it. Be a devoted Christian with pride and certainty OR go around playing whack-a-mole with every opposing perspective, but you can’t do both."
Your take on this is actually counter to Christian doctrine and the Scriptures. The God of the Old Testament and also Jesus and his Apostles did the opposite of this.
Hi all, I’m currently waiting on an application to clear to become a Freemason. I am NOT currently a Freemason. With that being stated, I know quite a bit about them as I’ve been prospecting for quite a time and have a background in the occult and esoteric teachings. I invite any of you to an open conversation, because I’m hearing a lot of lopsided statements in this video. 1. Many of the men I’ve met have been DEVOUT Christians, and I mean waist-deep. Saying that, they’re open-minded people that are open to alternative perspectives on the same stories, principles, and end goal that “mainstream” Christians believe in. In my mind, these gentlemen are further exploring the faith, not denouncing or spiting it. Where’s the damage there?
@ryanbellegrave9777 Good morning Ryan. I have been a Freemason for over 25 years now and am happy to answer any questions that you may have.
From the tone of your post, it appears that you are hoping to gain occult knowledge. In the strictest sense of the word, you will. As in Freemasonry, we have a few secrets. But those secret are limited only to the sign, grip and word of the Degree being worked. All else can be discussed openly with anyone, Mason or not.
Freemasonry requires a degree of tolerance, with respect to religious beliefs. You will often find men in Freemasonry, sitting side by side, as friends and brothers who'se religious beliefs differ significantly. But as religion and politics are forbidden from being discussed in Freemasonry, that is never an issue.
I hope you get to join this wonderful fraternity and that, through your own endeavours, are able to make a daily advancement in Masonic knowledge.
So, over to you.
@@TheRealist2022 Good morning! I don’t really have any questions at the moment, I just wanted to understand the angle of this video. It seems jaded.
@@ryanbellegrave9777 The guy in the video is bearing false witness, and is unwell.
Well said and clearly understood.
As a Master Mason in good standing, I can confirm yes it is true, you must confess the belief in a Supreme Being. However, we do not tell you what faith you must belong. That is a journey we must all take on our own, and Freemasonry is not responsible to choose that path. That is up to the individual. The architect of the universe is giving praise to God, for which all religions believe their God (s) created the universe. The prayers as you call them can be applied to Jesus, Allah, Buddha, or whatever faith you have. The idea is men of all different faiths, can come together and enjoy fellowship without any prejudice for their faiths. Something Dr. Steve would never do. I doubt this man has friends outside of his faith, or if he does he thinks less of them for their different faith.
In good standing? In the community and lodge maybe but not with the cosmos, trust me the divine universe does not want gaslighting freemasons
@@benjonnyshirley4203 trust you huh? You speak with great authority about a subject you know nothing about.
@@glendeasy you know nothing about me and what I know yet presume some authority haha
@@glendeasy A perfect example of a gaslighting freemason!
@@benjonnyshirley4203 you keep saying the same thing, thinking if you keep saying it, it somehow becomes more valid. How can you speak about freemasonry?. You read some article online and now you're going to say the cosmos and freemasons are malaligned? Based on what? I know, I know... You'll just tell me I'm gaslighting again.
Friend I hate to tell you that in fact you have it wrong. So Mote it Be. I honestly hope one day that you may become enlightened.
You dummies don't even realize that witches also say so mote it be! You men are all deceived. Bible says don't be yoked with unbelievers and here you all are yoked into a fraternity that believes in different God's! Wake up for you find hell before it's too late!
So what, you're saying that the word of God is not accurate, are you saying God is a liar and that mere men have got the mystery of the universe all figured out...??? Are you saying that the man Jesus Christ wasn't real and never walked the Earth...???
@@paulniewulis9189 So mote it be... "so may it be. This term is used because one need not be of a particular faith; Catholic, Baptist, Muslim, Buddhist, etc. Nor is a "Masonic Lodge" a place of worship. The requirement is that you believe in a higher power... a deity. This is because it's thought that a man who has the fear of eternal damnation has a stronger moral compass than one who does not. It is all encompassing so not to exclude and not to force a particular faith or belief on another. It is up to the individual to choose their belief and no one is led or made to believe in another God, multiple gods or any higher authority than the faith which they are affiliated with. If you knew anything about Wicca "witches" you would also know that the term so mote it be is far older than the belief which you claim it's tied to. I for instance am a devout Methodist and believe in God, and no other. You're woefully ignorant and ill informed.
@@paulniewulis9189 naw you better learn to subdue your passion before you find yourself in hellfire
Your so upset at another man's comment that your first words are insults. Very Christ LIKE The tongue speaks life and death and well yours is kinda on the dead side. Seems like you need to be worried about your own salvation before you miss the boat..
@@flous1 Actually, to be honest I didn't make this comment out of being mad at all. Sorry I crossed the line there with the dummy comment. But is frustrating to see men caught up in this cult and I pray for them.
I'm freemason and Jewish culturally but an atheist. It's not a cult and it's not really religious. I have black, Asian, and white friends with me in the group. All we do is learn how to be independent women. Yes we allow homosexuality and everything. We are cool and donate stuff and services secretly.....epic illuminate stuff.
How dare Christianity pervert the Hebrew Scriptures and twist them to fit your pagan religion?
Jesus is the way to Heaven. Praying for all. Good Bless. Rosario
We don't pray during initiation or at all
Yeah actually Masonic ceremonies do indeed include prayer. I'm a Freemason. So please . . . double down on your lack of knowing things.
Phantasm Theater correct sir. i am one too. Downey United 220 F&AM in california.
sick of the bullshit from non members.
The gentleman in the video gets something fundamentally wrong. He says that a Mason, once "educated" (and that in itself is a very arrogant and patronising thing to say) is faced with a choice of Christ or the Lodge. Nothing could be further from the truth. Freemasons are encouraged to follow their own faith and if that faith is Christianity, then that means following Christ. Freemasonry is NOT a religion, nor is it a SUBSTITUTE for religion.
Next, from around 1:10, he tries to twist the truth. It DOES matter what faith you follow.. TO YOU. Just as it matters to ME what MY faith is. We acknowledge, and indeed are pleased, that your faith means so much to you. This affirms the obligations to be taken, even firmer. We say we do not bar membership, based on what religion a man follows. that is NOT the same as "it doesn't matter what faith you follow. The fact that this guy is trying to use semantics to turn people away from us, is sinful in itself. It is conniving, controlling and ignorant. As a man of god, he should hang his head in shame. He is, in fact, "bearing false witness" by what he says.
At 1:34 he says that if you say you do not believe in a god, you're black-balled. This is also completely untrue. The question of if you believe in a god or not is the FIRST question a man is asked at interview. The ballot..black ball or white... take place much much later, usually, just before the ceremony of Initiation is about to start.
At 2:40 There is NO syncretism. At the start of the evening, we call on the "Great Architect of the Universe" to guide us, so that the things we are to do, we do well and to the benefit of all present and mankind in general. so when the phrase "Great Architect of the Universe" is spoken, the Christian Mason considers this being to be "God". The Muslim man considers this to be "Allah" And the Jew considers this to be "Yahweh". Each Member considers that the god the other faiths are praying to are wrong.. and the one who HE is praying to is the real deal. but they do not let that difference come between them., There is too much division, harm, hatred and wars caused by men who DO think these differences are something to fight over. We do not. So the Mason does not think of his god as a collective god. It's his personal god... all the Masons of other faiths are wrong... by we agree to disagree. the gentleman in the clip does not seem to be able to grasp this most simple of concepts.
Just after 3:50 He says that Freemasonry offers a man the chance of salvation. This is not true. Freemasonry does NOT offer the promise of salvation and fully acknowledges that salvation may ONLY be achieved though the mans own deity. ANOTHER lie.
From 4:08 the gentleman says that the working tools of the Mason are invested with "salvation". Again, this is a blatant lie. The tools are a guide to a man's morality. For example, one of the working tools of an Entered Apprentice Freemason is the 24 inch guage (it's a rule). Here's the ceremony explaining that.
"The 24 inch guage represents the 24 hours of the day. Part to be spent in prayer to Almighty God, part to be spent in labour and refreshment and part to be spent in helping a fried or Brother without detriment to ourselves or our connections". No salvation there! And did you notice, the first thing a man has to do? "...part to be spent in prayer to Almighty God".
Another part of this explanation of the EA tools is for the common gavel.
"The common gavel represents the force of conscience and should keep down all vain and unbecoming thoughts, which might obtrude themselves during any of the aforementioned periods, so that our words and actions may ascend, pure and unpolluted, to the throne of Grace".
See any salvation there? Nope? Me neither. But what I did see was a moralistic way of looking at things.
5:04 Men representing different deities? Er... no. These men, represent, if anything, three orders of architecture... Doric, Ionic and Corinthian... which represent Wisdom, Strength and Beauty.
ANOTHER LIE.
5:30 he says Christians alone are called to be fitted in the house of the heavens. Er... Freemasonry originated among Christian men and is based on Christian morality. It has developed exponentially since then.
AT LAST! A BIT HE HAS RIGHT! It IS non-Christian. Just as it is non-Jewish, non-Muslim, non-Sikh etc. We are a SECULAR society. We are not a RELIGIOUS society. Yes, we live by morality which tallies with the holy bible, but we do not worship anyone or anything..or teach any religious dogma. This is the reason that a holy bible must be present and opened at a Lodge meeting. No Bible? No meeting.
From 6:30 he gets even MORE wrong. He says that Hiram Abiff (the fictional, principle architect of King Solomon's temple) resurrected. This is untrue. Hiram Abiff is not resurrected, but he is raised out of a shallow grave and then RE-INTERRED inside the temple. THERE IS NO RESURRECTION.
So there. I've completely taken apart this gentleman's claims. Blown then right out of the water. I'm not sure if he is lying on purpose, or is just so badly misinformed, that he actually believes the guff that's coming out of his mouth. but please take his presentation with a pinch of salt. He has no idea what he is talking about.
Thanks for your account. Idk why it was so hard to find an honest argument from the other side on this issue
@Will Derby The fact that you think they are the only and actual secrets of FM is telling.
Freemasonry is Satanic, straight out.
There, I said it..
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@Will Derby If you think GT&W are the only secrets then perhaps you should ask yourself why FM has spent several hundred plus years simply "hiding" grade school level Sunday school morality lessons in allegory and symbolism.
You should consider why the initiate is prepared in his heart, why only the man can make himself a Master Mason, What the Lodge and all and everything within it represents, why the deeply psychological and religious symbolism, what can only be found within that was lost and substituted. it goes on, and on, and on...
But hey the ONLY secrets are the GT& W and the only mysteries are Sunday school morality lessons based on tools and building right?
Unfortunately for most they fall into the category of those that actually think what is very poorly "concealed" by a few missing words and letters in ritual books are the mysteries and secrets. Yet are supposed to be seeking to discover the mysteries of nature and science...why should they do that if the answers have already been given tot hem in the ritual books
That think the GT&W that were outed a long time ago are somehow still THE secrets. Yet they do not or can not consider how could that be if they are no longer secret to anyone that cares spend seconds looking for them online or in print? The best way to hide a secret is under a layer of mystery, concealed by secrets. You are still at the surface friend.
It's all good Brother. You simply fall into the category of the many that remain in the outer school of Masonry. Those that are content with the lesser lessons rather than the very few greater mysteries of the inner Temple. That is fine and natural. You joined for your reasons and you are only able to get from it what you are ready and capable of. All this means is you are not, and very well may never be, ready or capable of understanding the actual intent and meaning of Freemasonry.
From the pinnacle to the pit
I am a member of three Protestant Fraternal Orders and I confer degrees in all of them but I am not a Freemason due to my Christian faith. I believe as a Bible believing Protestant that a Christian should ALWAYS and never be ashamed to pray in JESUS name and not use universal names for God even in the presence of non-Christians who Masons say might be "offended" although I do admit that Freemasonry also doesn't permit lodge prayers to be said using non Christian religions terminology.Although the degrees of Entered Apprentice,Fellow Craft and,in particular Master Mason, are based on the building of King Solomon's Temple the murder of Hiram Abiff is extra biblical and scripture tells us not to add to or take away from the scriptures. Although I have read up on most religions I am NOT a theological expert but I still ask the question if a religion does not believe that King Solomon's Temple ever existed but does believe in a "Supreme Being" does this not create a problem if a man of this faith wants to become a Freemason?
don't fall into the esoteric... you are missing the gist.
Protestant fraternal orders? You confer "degrees" in all of them? When did Jesus ever speak of this?
@@inquisitor4635 I take it you are referring to mere mortals illustrating biblical truths. Didn't Jesus himself give the great commission to his disciples to go into all the world and preach the gospel? Also didn't Paul who was not a disciple of Jesus during Jesus's lifetime not go and preach the gospel with references to the Old Testament as well as the Gospels in his letters? All these men were not Gods but human beings made in God's image. Nowadays ministers,pastors, vicars etc have to have qualifications or degrees to preach the Gospel message. Again these men/women are mere humans as well.
Not if you belong to the Swedish rite Freemasonry practised in Scandinavia, Germany and eastern europe, you must be of christian faith
@@bjornrosenlund135 May I ask when you say you have to be a Christian do you mean Protestant or can Roman Catholics also join the Swedish rite? Also when you say Swedish Rite does that include Entered Apprentice,Fellow Craft and Master Mason or is it after that?
no, there is not a canopy god. The great architect of the universe is a way to pray and show respect, without saying 50 individual prayers. Also, how is wanting to subdue your passions and improve yourself strictly religious? Next you'll go full nutter on AA meetings.
Isn't A.A. just another way to the alter of freemasonry, That is why you have to have a sponsor so that somewhere up the chain of sponsorship is a mason that will vouch for the applicant. Just like the jehovah witnesses and mormans also masonic cults with anti-christ teachings good call
@@marcblack6775 "Isn't A.A. just another way to the altar of freemasonry,". I have heard a lot of total crazy statements about Freemasonry, but this one "takes the cake". Wow....simply wow.
I wish that people would go to a Freemason Lodge when they have an open house and talk to some of the members there and get to know more about Freemasonry and what it is really about instead of basing their thoughts on rumors or false information.
@@turasque Are you sure? For nothing is secret, that shall not be made manifest; neither any thing hid, that shall not be known and come abroad.
@@marcblack6775 we all have secrets. So your saying america should just give Russia and China all our top secret info? I mean since God doesn't like secrets right? Woukd that be a smart move? Or apple give Samsung the plans of the next ground breaking device. So the army should broadcast all their secret passwords that allows access to the military bases in a war zone? Secrets are bad right? Cant tell everything to outsiders.
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Blood oaths are not Christian. And there are plenty of them in free masonry. I'm sure you would say blood oaths in freemasonry are simply symbolic right? Yet they are so serious. Why not just pledge to serve or something like the president of the USA does instead of say horrific things will happen to oneself if one betrays freemasonry? Sounds quite cultic to be honest.
Well according to the explanation one of the members is it true that all religions are free to join e.g. Christians, Buddhist, Catholic, Muslim, Satanist, Atheist etc. Is that so, correct me if I'm wrong.
@Rodolfo Baliga It is completely and utterly important as to what "religion" a man professes. What he MUST profess, in order to proceed with his membership application, is a belief in some sort of supreme being that created the universe. a man does not even need to HAVE a religion to join. I don't.
So the list above are all good to go APART FROM....
Atheist. Not a religion anyway, but means a disbelief in any form of supreme being.
Satanist. The highest figure in a mans life must be a supreme being responsible for the creation of the universe. Satan did not create the universe and not even Satanists believe he did.
John 10:34 Jesus replied "Is it not written in ye law, I said ye are gods"?
Yeah the translation there is roughly formed. Look at the original text. Elohims or "gods" were used in context of rulers/anyone w power or authorities. Jesus was not saying we are actually gods. And be careful taking verses out of context. Imagine picking one line out of any book? You can make it say anything. Truly wise people don't take one part of the story. Please read at least the context/original translation the information is out there seek and you shall find.
Mike Heiser explains that very well
I’ve heard of several so-called teachers that come on TV preach the doctrine of we are gods. It’s alive straight from the pits of hell! If you go to my comment in the comments I just made Albert Pike is a 33° Freemason . He wrote in Morals and Domga Lucifer is God. I replied on the video more detailed and exactly what the book said. You can go to Google if it’s still there they’ve taken it off many off times. The book is available on Amazon and it’s really cheap. I hope your research this and see that my ,& see that my message on the video was quite right. May Jesus lead you in the truth brother.
Jesus once said. Do nothing in secrecy.
He also said: For you it has been given to know the secrets of the kingdom of heaven but for them I speak in parables, for they have eyes that cannot see and ears that cannot hear and they don't understand.
He also said " dont let your left hand see what your right hand is doing. Sounds like secrecy to me.
Yet he did it himself. Funny how that works
Fasting and doing good deeds in secrecy
Calls Mason's a cult however doesn't realize that in the lodge you cannot discuss religion and politics. It's not a church it is a fraternity for men working on becoming better men through their teachings, your religion is entirely your choice. My lodge has donated more money to children's hospital than any church in our ever has, however we are "satanic"? I'm sorry but until you become a mason you cannot understand what a great fraternity is, and how we all help each other out and love each other like family.
This is a deception of satan
@Diamond Princess what lodge did you belong to?
@Diamond Princess so then where did you get this notion that I'm part of devil worshipping illuminati lizard people club? That tin foil hat must be cutting off the circulation.
@Diamond Princess saying as how I have attended many meetings in lodges and you having not, one can only deduce that I would have knowledge of what goes on in my lodge and you would not.
I'm not sure where your conspiracies come from, maybe because some people in society can't stand not knowing every secret. It's like making fun of a group of people based solely on the fact that you were never thought to be included, it sounds kind of petty and childish.
I am a Rosicrucian and I relate to this so much. There is a great sense of family in the lodge and we help each other out and we learn how to love genuinely and service to mankind
If your a believer and you become a mason through ignorance……. Once you become a part of it you will quickly realize you can’t continue if you believe in Jesus Christ.
Utter nonsense.
Nice work. For all the doubters do your own homework and see what you find.
What work? Can i tell you about what a doctor is and what they really do and know but im not a doctor, would you still take my word? So why take this guys? Take your own advice and do your homework. York rite is about defending and upholding the Christian faith. But what would you know, you arent a mason.
Uh, not thanks.
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Lol
@Stephanie Gonzalez no they are entirely ignorant and fell for his tricks. It’s amazing how they can warn and warn and warn and people still lack the critical thinking skills.
I'm not a big fan of this channel per se being a particular Baptist, but this guy is spot on with this and I've done a decent amount of research on this. do your own deep research, not hard to do. GAOTU is a demon.
Lodges sound like wonderful places. Men of different faiths can peacfully come together, pray and fellowship. Thanks! I'll check it out.
Pray to whom?
What fellowship is there between light and darkness?
Jesus is THE ONLY WAY TO THE FATHER!
there is no fellowship without a true, common creed that excludes error
It's really not that bad at all. In order to become a Free Mason you have to ask a Mason about it. It's really very open and you just really better spend time with the people in the Lodge before you join so that you know if you get along with the people there. It's not hard to become a Mason in most cases, but just make sure you get along with the Lodge you are joining, I think that's key!
I am in New York City and we have a lot of Masons with a ton of Lodges with people of all faiths and languages. The parties are kind of fun and some Lodges really know how to through good parties. My Lodge is extremely Christian and pretty Gay too. We are also extremely diverse. Politically we have EVERYTHING in the Lodge, but it doesn't get in the way of anything. I'm not even that active as a Mason, and it's actually very Christian for me, which I don't really like about it, but I think it's a good organization.
I saw one Catholic Mason get angry with the organization and leave after his priest demanded he leave, but the Masonic response was like, "Oh, wow, sorry to see you go. Here's the remainder of your Lodge dues back. Let us know if you don't want us to contact you again. Best wishes." Most Masons just stop coming to Lodge and trust me there is nobody hounding you down at all!
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There is nothing cynical about Freemasonry. We are not even aloud to talk about politics or religion at lodge in order not to offend our brothers. At the bar with a beer and some wings we talk about every thing.