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THE GREAT MASONIC DECEPTION

 

I was a Master Mason and a member of two Masonic Lodges.  My dad still remains a life-long Mason and a member of The Ancient Arabic Order, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, (Shriner).  My grandfathers on both sides of my family were Master Masons.   My mother and her mother were Eastern Stars.  I dutifully followed in my family's Masonic tradition and achieved the status of a Master Mason at the grand old age of 24.

 

In addition to my actual experience with becoming a Master Mason, I have authored an extensive study for my Doctoral Dissertation entitled:  "The Kingdom of Darkness".(1)  This published book carefully documents the history of Freemasonry, the Rosicrucian Order, Wicca, Theosophy, the New Age Movement, Mormonism, and how they all interrelate to one another.  The documented conclusions, reinforced by the historical facts, are very troubling. 

 

This book that you are reading is supported by proven facts. I respectfully challenge any of my Masonic friends to prove this material to be in error.  I also extend this challenge to my former Brethren to completely read through this booklet, then order my study, "The Kingdom of Darkness" - your eternal destiny hangs in the balance. 

 

I will clearly state for the record, as supported by both historical facts and the Bible,  that it is absolutely impossible for anyone to be a Mason, Eastern Star, or Shriner and hold also claim to be a Christian.  Please get the facts - order the book before its too late.

 

 

WHERE & WHEN DID THE MASONIC ORDER ACTUALLY BEGIN ?

 

FACT:  Freemasonry dates back to the 16th. Century. The Rosicrucian Order located in the country of France chartered the first Masonic Grand Lodge.  It was dedicated to the further advancement of Egyptology, the occult, and mysticism. (2)

 

This newly organized Masonic Order maintained a focus in the worship of Ra, the principal god of the ancient Egyptians.  These "Newly Organized Masons" designed their rituals and/or degrees to honor this purported deity.  Their main personification of Ra, would be that of one Hiram Abiff, a fictitious, nonexistent person, who is referred to as the Most Worshipful Grand Master.(3) 

 

The Rosicrucian Order was formed by Charlemagne and a group of power driven men in the 11th. Century.  Their goals were designed for the sole purpose of global economic, political, and societal control.  This select group of power brokers, known as the "Illuminated Ones", have come down through history to be know as the "Illuminati".  The Rosicrucian Order is the parent organization of not only the Masonic Order, (including Shriners), but that of the Wicca Lodges, (Witchcraft), the Theosophy Lodges, the New Age Movement (also knows as Lodges), and Mormonism.  The various rituals, ceremonies, beliefs, and religious implements are interchangeable in a number of areas. (4)

 

WHAT DOES A MASON BELIEVE ?

 

Masons hold to a very convoluted and ever-varying set of beliefs depending upon what "Degree" one attains within the Order.  The Rosicrucian Order has implemented exacting rituals, teachings, and elaborate doctrines whereby a Mason, along with members of Theosophy Lodges, and the New Age Lodges can attain the rank and designation of "A Christ".  In the Masonic Lodge a Mason becomes "A Christ" when he completes the Holy Royal Arch Degree. 

 

The teachings of the Masonic Order are riddled with inconsistencies, subtle deception, massive historical and Biblical errors that lead a member into an occult religion.  In fact as we will clearly examine in this study, if you ask a Master Mason to provide a clear summary of what the Lodge teaches they cannot come up with a logical response. 

 

FACT:   The Master Mason is subjected to a very detailed reenactment of the murder of one "Hiram Abiff" during the lecture of his Third Degree.  He is told that Hiram Abiff was in charge of the entire construction of Solomon's Temple, to include all of the stone masons, laborers, and artisans.  Hiram Abiff never existed as evidenced by both Biblical facts, historical documentation, and strangely enough as taught within the advanced secretive lectures of the Masonic Order itself. (5)  

 

 "Then King Solomon conscripted a labor force of 30,000 men from all Israel.  He sent them to Lebanon in shifts, 10,000 every month, so that each man would be one month in Lebanon and two months at home Adorniram was in charge of this labor force." I Kings, Chapter 5, Verses 13-14.

 

 We will address these and other false claims later on in this book.  The simple facts are that the Masonic Order is one of smoke glass and mirrors. It is proven to be completely seeped in the occult.(6)

 

WHAT MOTIVATES A MAN TO BECOME A MASON ?

 

Membership within the Masonic Lodge is restricted mainly to men of the Caucasian race.  Masons consider men of color to be intellectually and culturally inferior, thus restricted to a "Lesser Order".  This stance is still silently observed today within the Movement.  Men of color are allowed membership in either the Prince Hall Lodge, or occasionally in the York Rite Lodge. 

 

 "The true candidate must indeed needs be, as the word candidus implies, a 'white man'..." (7)

 

Women are restricted to membership in either the "Rainbow Girls", or "The Eastern Star" Lodges, but never within the Masonic Lodge.   

I have interviewed a number of Master Masons over the years and specifically asked them why they became a Mason.  Like myself, some Masons will respond with the fact that their father, or grandfather was a Mason.  It was therefore expected that they were to become a Mason as well.  Others will tell you that the Masonic Lodge holds a place of both power and prestige within society.  In their quest for personal power, for whatever the reason, a man joins the Masonic Order to insure success throughout his lifetime. 

 

As a man progresses through the various Degrees of the Masonic Order and attains the rank of a Master Mason, a number of hidden doors are opened to him.  A number of our Presidents, members of Congress, Kings, Royalty, along with men of power, control, and wealth are known to have been, or are today, members of the Masonic Order. (8)

 

WHO CAN ACTUALLY JOIN THE MASONIC LODGE ?

 

The Masonic Lodge will accept the application of any man who professes a belief in some form of god.  It doesn't matter what title that the applicant places on their respective god.  "Deity" can be the Christian/Jewish God, the respective gods of Islam,  Hinduism, Wicca, Theosophy, the New Age (Ascended Masters, and/or Christ's), the Mormon Mother/Father god of Kolob, or Satan.  There is absolutely no limitation or title placed on the god of the applicant, only that he profess a belief in some "Deity".   

 

All male applicants should be age 21 and submit to an initial inquiry as to their qualifications for membership.  Some Lodges will make an exception and allow men to apply at the age of 18.  They must be approved by a unanimous vote of the members of the Lodge where they are applying for membership.

 

WHY IS THE MASONIC ORDER SO SECRETIVE ?

 

Like Mormonism and Wicca, that have similar roots, teachings, and rituals as the Masonic Order, the proverbial draw is mysticism.  You can never get  a Mormon, or Witch to tell you what they really believe.  The only answer that you will receive is a multitude of generalized programmed responses.

 

The entire Masonic ritual was published by Malcolm C. Duncan in the late 1800's. (9)  It is an extensive work and requires dedicated discipline to completely understand and complete.  Mr. Duncan also provides an insight into the Masonic religious doctrine. 

 

 I have also documented in my study "The Kingdom of Darkness" the subtle indoctrination of the Masonic Order whereby deception becomes a reality as one progress through the various Degrees of Freemasonry. 

 

The Rosicrucian Order is seeped in the occult, power, political intrigue, and global economic control.  They are the regulating authority, and chief enforcement arm of the Masonic Order, they insure that all Masons conform to every rule, ritual, law, and regulation under the penalty of death itself.  

 

THE ENTERED APPRENTICE DEGREE

 

Upon his acceptance for membership in the Masonic Lodge the "Worthy Candidate" undertakes the ritual of the Entered Apprentice Degree before a duly convened Lodge.

 

The Senior Warden of the Lodge will rise from his chair and announce:  "As the sun rises in the East, to open and govern the day, so rises the Worshipful Master in the East to open and govern his Lodge, set the craft to work, and give them proper instructions."

 

The members of the Lodge, i.e. the "Brethren"  then all rise from their chairs and bow in worship of the Worshipful Master. 

 

The Rosicrucian Order meant to identify the Worshipful Master of the Masonic Lodge with the Egyptian god "Ra". 

 

The Worshipful Master sits on a platform and/or throne that is located in the East of the Lodge.   He receives homage, (worship) by the members of the Lodge by his name alone, i.e. "Worshipful Master".  He is addressed as such throughout the time of his governing period - usually one year.   The members also "bow in worship" of this person at various times during the rituals of the Lodge, along with general periods of fellowship within the Lodge itself.  

 

FACT: The "East" is considered to be holy ground in the Masonic Lodge, Rosicrucian Lodges, and Wicca Lodges (white and black), where the various "Masters" reside on their platforms and/or thrones.  In these Orders, the "Master" is worshipped as a god within their various rituals. (10)

 

Ra resided in the East and controlled the governing of the earth according to the religion of the ancient Egyptians.  The same posture holds true for the Worshipful Master of the Masonic Lodge.  This entire ritual is not one of coincidence, but paves the way to even more error, lies, and deception. 

 

The unwary candidate is forced to remove all of his clothing.  He is provided with a ritual pair of old pants where the right leg is missing at the knee.  His shirt is missing the right side entirely, thus his chest and right arm are bare.  He wears only a slipper on his left foot, a blindfold, and a rope with a hangman's noose is placed around his neck.   He will now participate in a basically degrading ceremony as found in "Duncan's Ritual of Freemasonry".      

 

The candidate is told that he is taking this degree to understand the "Secrets of the art of Freemasonry, brotherly love, relief and truth."  The tragic part of this entire ritual remains that he learns nothing but historical and Biblical error. 

 

FACT:  The unfortunate candidate is told that Moses, Adam, Nimrod, Joshua, David, Solomon, John The Baptist, and John The Evangelist, (John the Apostle) were all members of the Masonic Order.  This is of course a total lie.  In fact, the Entered Apprentice is told during his lecture to follow that  "St. John the Baptist and St. John the Evangelist, were two eminent Christian patrons of Masonry..."

 

Please keep in mind that both John the Baptist and John the Apostle, lived and walked with the Lord Jesus Christ during His time of ministry on earth.  The Freemasonry Movement was launched, as noted, by the Rosicrucian Order in the 1600's.  Therefore we have a documented historical time period of approximately 1570 years from the earthly ministry of the Lord Jesus Christ to that of the launch of the first Grand Masonic Lodge in France.  How then could the claims by the "Worshipful Master" of the Lodge, as told to the candidate be  true on this doctrine? 

 

He takes his oath of the Entered Apprentice Degree on his knees at the "Masonic Altar" and before the Worshipful Master.  His hands are resting on the Bible, square and compass.  He is told very clearly that he will be killed if he reveals any of the secrets of Masonry.   The insanity of this "oath" resides in the fact that he has absolutely no idea what "secrets" he has received.

 

After taking his oath, he is then led out of the Lodge.  He is allowed to put his regular clothes on, then returns for his "lecture" as given by the Worshipful Master.

 

This lecture is riddled with Biblical and historical error.  It is shocking as to the blatancy of these errors.  How anyone, with any knowledge of the Bible or history,  could possibly believe this material is beyond any logical understanding.  At the time of my initiation into the Masonic Order, I was not a Christian.  I had absolutely zero knowledge of the Bible.  My grasp of historical dates, times, and facts was very limited.  I have found that the Masons that I have known or interviewed over the years all fell into this same situation as myself.

 

My dad as previously noted, is a life-long member of the Masonic Order.  He grew up in the Great Depression, never finished high school and has a very limited knowledge of the Bible.  He rarely attended church over his lifetime.  When I accepted Jesus Christ as my Savior and left the Masonic Lodge he refused to have any contact with me for a period of two years.  I have endeavored to discuss the fallacy and errors of the Masonic Lodge with him for the past 20 years.  Despite the fact that we truly love each other, he absolutely refuses to listen.  He will simply state that the Masonic Lodge is nothing more than a club. 

 

The other day I pulled into the bank parking lot and noted a Shriner's decal on the window of the truck next to my car.  I introduced myself to the man who was waiting for his wife to come out of the bank.  I clearly saw a Masonic ring on his finger.  I told him that I was once a Master Mason and that I had come to accept Christ as my Savior.  I gave him one of our Masonic Tracts, "Who Do You Call Worshipful Master?".  He immediately told me that he was a Christian, attended church, and was in the Lodge for fellowship.  He said, like the majority of Masons will tell you that the Lodge is nothing more than a club. 

 

The Entered Apprentice is given the secret handshake of his Degree.  This identifying handshake is identical to that given by one Mormon to another Mormon.  This is no coincidence of course taking into consideration that Joseph Smith, the founder of the Mormon Movement was also a Master Mason with links to the Rosicrucian Order. 

 

The Entered Apprentice is then presented with his white lambskin apron and is told that it is "The badge of a Mason, more ancient than the Golden Fleece or Roman Eagle, and, when worthily worn, more honorable that the Star and Garter, or any other order that can be conferred on you at this time, or any future period by kings, prices and potentates, or any other persons, except by Masons."   This statement is of course a gross misrepresentation with massive historical errors.   Mormons also use this same lambskin apron within their various rituals. 

 

The Entered Apprentice is also informed that the lambskin apron signifies innocence and is a badge of a Mason.  It is supposed to be a sign of purity.  The apron is also required to gain admission into the "Celestial Lodge above, where the Supreme Architect of the universe presides."  Thus the Masonic apron, accompanied by the proper behavior, will allow the Mason to enter the Celestial Lodge upon his death.  If you are shocked at this ritualistic statement, please allow me to provide the following obituary notice that was recently published in a major California newspaper:

 

"(J. Jones) entered his celestial lodge on Thursday, Christmas Day, December 25, 2008 in ++++, California..., (J. Jones) always turned to his Masonic brothers for support. He has been devoted to and active in many Masonic organizations for many years..."  

 

I utilized the name "J. Jones", which is not the name that appeared in this obituary.  The point here is that Freemasonry is not a club, it is a religion and teaches an eternal destination.  This posture is expanded upon as a candidate progresses through the various Degrees. 

 

In addition to the historical errors that are given in this lecture, they absolutely pale in comparison to the Biblical errors and misrepresentations.  There are so many blatant misrepresentations of Scripture that are falsely applied to Freemasonry that it defies all logic.  There is a reason for this madness of course as we will reveal in the various Degrees to follow.  Suffice to say that there is no mistake as to the reason behind all of these lies, subterfuge, and fallacies.  Satan is known as the "Father Of All Lies" and I can assure you that only he could come up with this clever perversion.  Please keep in mind that anyone who purports a belief in a "Deity" can become a Mason.  This includes a Satanist.

 

We could continue with the fallacies of this Degree, but you can see the error and deception that it contains.  Unfortunately it only becomes more convoluted in the next Degree of Fellow Craft. 

 

 THE FELLOW CRAFT

 

The candidate for the Fellow Craft Degree is again attired in the much the same garb as that of the Entered Apprentice.  He is also subjected to a similar ritual as before.  He is blindfolded and led around the Lodge that has been convened in much the same manner as previously noted.  As the candidate is being led around by the Senior Warden of the Lodge, the Junior Warden misquotes and utterly misapplies the Biblical passage of Amos, Chapter 7, Verses 7-8 within the ritual. 

 

The candidate kneels again at "The Sacred Altar of Masonry" and takes yet another oath promising to not reveal the secrets of his Degree.  The penalty for revealing these undisclosed "Secrets" is "Having my breast torn open, my heart plucked out and placed on the highest pinnacle of the temple..".

 

The candidate then completes the rest of his "Travels" around the Lodge and retires to the dressing room where he sheds his ritualistic garb.  Upon dressing in his normal attire he will return to the Lodge for his lecture by the Worshipful Master.

 

? One "Identifier" that a Mason will use when meeting another Mason will be the question: "Have you done any traveling lately?" 

 

The newly "Passed" Fellow Craft will receive his "Secret Word" 'Shibboleth', and the appropriate handshake for this Degree.  This "Secret Word" was derived from the Old Testament Book of Judges, Chapter 12, Verses 5-6.  It had absolutely nothing to do with either a stone mason, artisan, craftsman, or King Solomon.  It was a word that could not be pronounced by the members of the Tribe of Ephraim in their fight with the residents of the town of Gilead along the Jordan River.  This battle took place before the reign of King David, the father of Solomon, thus the total misappropriation of this "Secret Word".  It was an identifier between soldiers and certainly not between craftsmen. 

 

It is within the context of this lecture by the Worshipful Master of the Lodge that the candidate is covertly informed that Freemasonry is indeed a religion.  The Worshipful Master tells the newly passed Fellow Craft that "It, (Masonry) is so far interwoven with religion as to lay us under obligations to pay that rational homage to the Deity, which at once constitutes our duty and our happiness."

 

The reader will clearly see that virtually any "Deity" is noted to be acceptable in this newly acquired Religion of Freemasonry.  Please keep in mind that the "secrets" of this Fellow Craft Degree must be maintained under the penalty of death.

 

FACT:  Freemasonry is a religion as evidenced by the clear admission of the Worshipful Master of the Lodge to this newly passed member. 

 

FACT:  Because of the oath that the candidate has just taken under the penalty of death, he cannot admit that Freemasonry is a religion.  This is the reason why when you confront a Mason about his religion, he will immediately deny that Masonry is a religion, but simply a club.  Can you see the fear and deception? 

 

"Masonry, then, is a system of religious philosophy in that it provides us with a doctrine of the universe and our place in it.  It indicates whence we are come and whither we may return." (11)

 

One must question as to why a Mason feels compelled to continue on at this point?  Like with Mormonism and Wicca, it is the draw of mysticism, brotherhood, encouragement, elaborate ritualism, and the promise of more "Light", i.e. "Secrets" that will be given to him in the next Degree. 

 

Finally the newly admitted Fellow Craft is provided with a "Major Secret" of the Order.  He is duly informed that the letter "G" that is now clearly displayed in the Lodge stands for both geometry and god.  He is led down the proverbial primrose lane when informed that more "Light" will be provided as it related to geometry in his upcoming Degree. 

 

This revelation is introduced in a very unique fashion by the Worshipful Master.  First the Fellow Craft is duly informed that "Geometry is the basis of our art."   This statement means very little to this candidate who, like in the previous Entered Apprentice Degree, was subjected to an extensive ritual of confusion. 

Now he is duly informed that in addition to geometry as a basis to the art of Masonry, that it is also "Of a divine and moral nature (and) is enriched with the most useful knowledge: while it proves the wonderful properties of nature, it demonstrates the more important truths of morality."

 

Now if you are scratching your head in total confusion, then place yourself in the shoes of the newly admitted Fellow Craft.  He is asking himself at what point has a mathematical process know as geometry suddenly become  synonymous with the truths of morality? 

 I can honestly tell you that my 11th grade geometry teacher was a man of the highest integrity and morality.  He did not however lecture us on these social issues when he was pounding this science into my limited brain capacity.  Thus we see the proverbial draw of both intrigue and confusion applied to encourage the candidate to continue on with his quest for more light.  This deceptive draw is finalized in the closing moments of the lecture when the Worshipful Master proclaims yet another "Secret" of Freemasonry.

 The candidate is duly informed that the "G" that is located in the East of the Lodge, just above the throne of the Worshipful Master, is also a reminder of the science of geometry along with:

"Geometry, the fifth science; but more particularly to the sacred name of the Deity, to whom we should all, from the youngest Entered Apprentice who stands in the northeast corner, to the Worshipful Master who presides in the east, with reverence most devoutly and humbly bow."

The new Fellow Craft knows that the Worshipful Master sits in the East on a throne.   He can see that the Masonic "G" is located above the head of the Worshipful Master.  He understands that the Worshipful Master is addressed and known as either "Worshipful", or "Worshipful Master" by his Brethren in the Lodge.  Does this mean that the Worshipful Master is "Deity"?  Perhaps when the Brethren bow before the Worshipful Master like they do for the Pope, the Bodhisattva, or for the Mormon Prophet.  Does this mean that the Worshipful Master, like these other men, is considered to be the representative of the "Deity"?  

This question, along he candidate's drive for "More Light" will take him to his next Degree of a Master Mason.

THE MASTER MASON

The vast majority of all Masons never venture beyond the "Sublime Degree of Master Mason".  The reasons are varied of course, but at this level of attainment, the Mason is told that he is now endowed with the "Full Light of Freemasonry".  To progress to the ranks of the various officers within the Lodge itself requires vast amounts of time, energy, memorization of  detailed rituals and their lectures.  The 10% who elect to move on to become the ultimate rank of the Worshipful Master of the Lodge will then be rewarded in a very special way.  Upon completion of their service to the Lodge as a Worshipful Master, they will then enter into a very secretive Degree known as The Holy Royal Arch Degree. 

 

 FACT: When the Worshipful Master completes his Holy Royal Arch Degree, learns the "Secret Word" 'RABBONI',  he will then attain the rank of "A Christ."  This is an affront and massive heresy directed at the Lord Jesus Christ.  In the Gospel of John, Chapter 20, Verse 16, Mary Magdalene utters these same words of worship as she falls down before the Risen Christ at His now empty tomb. 

 

This Degree of Master Mason is the most intense of the series that the candidate has thus experienced.  It will require over 2 hours of time to complete and holds some shocking surprises for the unsuspecting participant.   Time will not allot for the entire Ritual to be addressed within this book, but it is available in "Duncan's Ritual of Freemasonry" publication.  I will provide you with the key points of the Ritual and Lecture itself. 

 

FACTS:  Before proceeding into this sensationally bizarre Degree, I would like to again state for the historical record that:

 

1.      Masons are taught that Hiram Abiff was one of the "Original Three Most Worshipful Masters" of the Masonic Order during the time of King Solomon.  "The three great Master-builders, Solomon and the two Hirams, are a triad corresponding after a manner with the Holy Trinity of the Christian religion.."(12)

 

If you are a Christian reading this book, then your shock at this teaching is well founded.  The Masonic Order teaches that the "Original Three" are equated to God The Father, God The Son, and God The Holy Spirit. This is not a mistake and carries over into the Theosophy Lodges and the New Age Lodges as implemented by the Rosicrucians. (13)

 

2. According to the Encyclopedia Britannica, King Solomon of Israel ruled around 950 BC.  The Freemasonry Order was launched in the country of France in the 1600's AD, by the Rosicrucian Order.(14)

 

3. As we have clearly documented throughout our material, as evidenced by both history and the Bible, that Hiram Abiff never existed.  He is a mythical character based upon the person of Huram of Tyre, a metal smith that was employed by King Solomon to apply his trade AFTER the Temple was built.  He was never a stone mason. He never supervised any stone mason during the actual construction phase of Solomon's Temple.  This is an absolute historical fact.

 

"The foundation of the Lord's Temple was laid in mid-spring, in the month of Ziv, during the fourth year of Solomon's reign.  The entire building was completed in every detail by mid-autumn, in the month of Bul, during the eleventh year of his reign.  So it took seven years to build the Temple."  I Kings, Chapter 6, Verses 37-38.

 

"King Solomon then asked for a man named HURAM to come from Tyre.  He was half Israelite, since his mother was a widow from the tribe of Naphtali, and his father had been a craftsman in bronze from Tyre.  Huram was extremely skillful and talented in any work in bronze, and he came to do all the metal work for King Solomon."  I Kings, Chapter 7, Verses 13-14.

 

It is important that we keep these historical facts clearly in mind as we continue with this study of the Master Mason Degree.  I completely understand that you may be somewhat confused at this point.  Please keep in mind that if you are confused, even after taking the time to review all of the historical evidence that we have presented, just think how the poor unfortunate candidate must feel.  He is duly informed by his Masonic coach that all his questions will be answered as he completes his Third Degree. 

 

The candidate as in the previous Rituals, is attired in very little.  He appears in the Lodge blindfolded and wearing only a pair of provided pants that are cut off at the knees.  His "Cable Tow", that is his hangman's rope that was previously around his neck, is now located around his waist. 

 

The Senior Deacon of the Lodge, accompanied by two Stewards, lead the candidate around the Lodge three times while the Worshipful Master recites Ecclesiastes, Chapter 12, Verses 1-7 from the Bible. 

 

This tour, as in the previous Degrees, ends with the candidate kneeling at the "Masonic Altar" to recite his oath.  He repeats the oath of this Degree as administered by the Worshipful Master.  He promises among other things, that he will never be present to see or endorse a woman, an old man, or a under age man be admitted to a Lodge of Masons. 

 

His blindfold is removed and the Worshipful Master now provides the candidate with the "Secret Word" for this Degree "Tubal Cain", (Genesis, Chapter 4, Verse 22).  He is also given the "Secret Handshake" that Master Masons use to identify each other. 

 

The candidate returns back to the preparation room and applies his regular clothing.  Upon his return back into the Lodge he is congratulated by all of the Brethren on his achievement.  He is also presented with the various tools of this Degree and his Masonic ring with the "G" in the center. The newly "Passed" Master Mason is told that by wearing his Masonic ring with the "G" in the center, he is a representative of "Deity".  He believes that this will conclude his obligation.  Unfortunately this is not the case.

 

For the next 90 minutes the newly blindfolded Master Mason becomes the person of the fictitious Hiram Abiff.  

 

He experiences a very elaborate ritualistic play involving a number of the Lodge members.  He cannot see a single thing.  This ongoing Ritual is ever-changing and completely confusing.  He is actually pushed off of his feet onto a stretched canvas behind him.  He is then informed that the ruffians "Jubela, Jubelo, and Jubelum" have just killed him and placed him in a temporary grave. 

 

A massive search is conducted for Hiram Abiff on the orders of the Most Worshipful Master, King Solomon and his grave is located.  Solomon orders that Hiram be pulled from his grave by the "Strong Grip of the Lion's Paw of the Tribe of Judah".  There is absolutely no such "Grip" ever mentioned in the Bible, history, or the writings of the Jewish historian Josephus. 

 

Upon being "Raised" from the grave the "Grand Masonic Word" of Freemasonry "Mah-Hah-Bone"  is uttered into the candidate's ear.   

Please keep in mind that I am grossly summarizing a very time-consuming elaborate Ritual.  If you wish to actually read the details of this sham, then I suggest that you visit your local public library and check out a copy of "Duncan's Ritual of Freemasonry".  The details are absolutely appalling. 

 

The candidate's blindfold is removed.  He is told to sit on a chair in front of the Worshipful Master's throne to receive his lecture.   Please keep in mind the comments that I have provided in the introduction of this discussion on the Degree of Master Mason.  Hiram Abiff never existed and there is absolutely no historical evidence to support this tale by the Masonic Lodge.   It is a 100% total and complete fabrication.  Why any modern, civilized, educated, and informed man would buy into this lie is beyond any logical reason, or conclusion.  However it gets worse.

 

The Worshipful Master now provides the Master Mason with "The Light of Freemasonry":

 

1.      "The body of our Grand Master was buried three times: first, in the rubbish pile of the Temple; secondly, on the brow of a hill west of Mount Moriah, and thirdly and lastly, as near the 'Sanctum Sanctorum, or Holy of Holies,' of King Solomon's Temple as the Jewish law would permit.

 

2.   Masonic tradition informs us that there was erected to his memory a Masonic monument consisting of a beautiful virgin, weeping over a broken column..."

 

Need I stress again that this is an outright lie without one, single piece of historical evidence to prove this doctrine?  In fact, upon completion of his work at the Temple, Huram returned to Tyre and lived to be an old man.  This is a proven historical fact. 

 

The Worshipful Master actually tells the newly "Raised" Master Mason, "You have this evening represented one of greatest men, and perhaps the greatest Mason, the world ever knew, our Grand Master, Hiram Abiff, who was slain just before the completion of Solomon's Temple."

 

To add even more confusion into the pot of lies, the Masonic historian, W.L. Wilmshurst that I have referred to in this book, clearly states, "It must be made clear that there is no historical basis whatever for the legendary account of Hiram's death.  The entire story is symbolical and was purposely invented for the symbolic purposes of our teaching." (15)

 

Adolph Hitler said: “If you tell a big enough lie and tell it frequently enough, it will be believed."  This massive lie of Freemasonry has been consistently told to men since the 1600's and continues into our modern society. 

 

3.  The newly "Raised" Master Mason is duly informed that he has now inherited eternal life because of his now acquired immortality.  In addition to this newly acquired immortality as a Master Mason, he is told:

 

"Let me admonish you, in the most serious manner, in reference to the close of life, that, when the cold winter of death shall have passed, the Sun of Righteousness shall descend and send forth His angels to collect our ransomed dead...we shall gain a ready admission into that celestial Lodge above, where the Supreme Architect of the Universe presides, where we shall see the King in the beauty of holiness, and with him enter into endless eternity."

 

I did not make an error with "Sun of Righteousness".  This is a direct misrepresentation to the very Person of the Lord Jesus Christ.  It is by the direct planning and design of the Rosicrucian Order to be associated with the Egyptian god "RA".  This teaching has been handed down from the Rosicrucian Order to the Masonic Order, the Wicca Covens/Lodges and others as discussed in my book "The Kingdom of Darkness." 

 

FACT:  The newly "Raised" Master Mason, (i.e. raised from the dead),  has been duly instructed that he has just inherited eternal life.  He has in fact, received his eternal salvation and has no need to search any further.  Christians please take very careful note of this teaching by the Masonic Order.  Do you remember my quotation of the published obituary of Mr. Jones on page 6 of this book? 

 

"(J. Jones) entered his celestial lodge on Thursday, Christmas Day, December 25, 2008 in ++++, California..., (J. Jones) always turned to his Masonic brothers for support. He has been devoted to and active in many Masonic organizations for many years..."

 

If you have any doubts at all on this obituray please send me an email and I will forward a copy over to you.     

 

FACT:  The Masonic Third Degree known as the "Sublime Degree of a Master Mason" clearly teaches the newly "Raised" Master Mason that he now has eternal life through Freemasonry.  My statements pertaining:

 

(1) Freemasonry is a religion;

 

(2) It is virtually impossible for a man to be a Mason and a Christian,

 

are hereby clearly borne out in this ritual.  A Mason does not understand who Jesus Christ is.  He cannot possibly comprehend the price that Jesus  paid on the Cross at Calvary for the payment of our sins.  He has absolutely no Biblical knowledge of what the victory of the Resurrection actually means for all eternity.  These are very serious matters that carries forth eternal consequences.  Satan the "Father of Lies" who was tossed out of the Heavenly Kingdom for his rebellion and demand to be worshipped by the angels, has conceived a brilliant work of deception with the Masonic Order.  Now you know why that I have published this book for all of my Masonic friends and their families. 

 

As a Minister of the Gospel of The Lord Jesus Christ and a former Master Mason, I can assure you that you have been completely lied to by Satan.  Unless you, my Masonic Friend, undertake some serious action, Satan will own you for all eternity.  If you have any doubts on this matter, I respectfully suggest that your read Revelations, Chapter 20, Verses 10-15 in your Bible.  You do not want to spend all eternity in the Lake of Fire. 

 

I STRONGLY RECOMMEND to all of my Masonic Friends that you contact our offices and order out a copy of my book "The Kingdom of Darkness" and see how this entire fiasco came about.  I promise that upon completion of my book that everything will make complete and absolute sense to you on the "Why did I ever fall for this Masonic lie?"  I am also available to visit with you on the phone to personally answer your questions.

 

Please keep one thought clearly in mind:  "I've been there and done that".  I understand the challenges that are running through your mind.  I am available to help you if you will pick up the telephone and call me, or send me an email.  I sincerely care about where you will spend your eternal life. 

 

I could go on to disclose how a Mason actually becomes "A Christ"  when he completes the 7th Degree known as the Holy Royal Arch Degree.  This discussion is not necessary however when you can clearly see just how perverted Freemasonry really is.  Why continue to study a lie when the Truth of Jesus Christ is available?

 

I had to make a decision when I came to know the Lord Jesus Christ as my personal Savior in 1976.  That decision was to completely renounce my oaths and membership in the Masonic Order.  I did just that and have never had a second of regret. 

 

Jesus Christ is either who He claims to be, or like Hiram Abiff, a total and complete illusion.  That is the decision that you must make while you still have time.  Nobody has a guarantee on when they will leave this earth and enter eternity.   

 

In the Gospel of John, Chapter 3, Verse 16, it clearly states: "For God loved the world so much that He gave His one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish but have eternal life."

  

He also said in Chapter 5 of John, Verse 24: "I tell you the truth, those who listen to my message and believe in God who sent me have eternal life.  They will never be condemned for their sins, but they have passed from death into life."

 

Finally, Jesus said in John 8, Verse 12 "I am the light of the world.  If you follow me, you won't have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life."

 

The "True Light" is none other than the Lord Jesus Christ.  Here is all you have to do to have Jesus Christ come into your life.  Pray this very simple prayer:

 

"Lord Jesus, I know that you alone are the Son of God.  I believe that  you came to this earth and died on the cross for everyone who freely chooses to accept you as their Lord and Savior. 

 

I confess to you that I have sinned in my lifetime and I have sinned against you.  Please forgive me for all of my sins.  I hereby renounce completely the oaths that I took as a Mason.  Please forgive me for these oaths.  I also totally and completely renounce my membership in the Masonic Lodge and ask that you would remove it from my life beginning right now.  I will never go back to the Lodge again.

 

Lord Jesus I ask that you would now come into my life and make me to be the person that you want me to be.  I freely turn my life over to you beginning right now and forever.  I freely confess that You are my personal Lord and Savior.  Amen."

 

Friend if you have prayed this prayer and accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, I would like to hear from you immediately.  I would like to personally congratulate you for your courage and your decision today.  My contact information is:

 

Dr. Tom Hudson

Toll Free Ministries

P.O. Box 28387, Spokane, WA. 99228

 

Email:  doctom@tollfreeministries.com

 

Website: www.tollfreeministries.com

 

I would strongly encourage you to visit your local Christian book store and pick up a "New Living Translation" Bible by Tyndale House Publishers.  It is written in "today's language" and I find it very easy to read and understand.  Please turn to the Gospel of John that is located in the New Testament and begin to read about your newly found Personal Lord and Savior.  You will be absolutely amazed at His power, teaching, kindness, and love for you personally.  I'm proud of your decision!  God bless you and "Welcome to the eternal family of the Lord Jesus Christ". 

 

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May the Lord richly bless you in the final months of these "Last Days".