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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.  Needless to say to achieve this Degree at the age of 24 was highly unusual.  I was the youngest Master Mason in both of my Lodges, not to mention within my family history.  My dad was proud of my accomplishments and paid my way into the Ancient Arabic Order of the Mystic Shrine...more on this later.

This online free edition of my book is condensed due to the limitations of the website.  The print edition is quite extensive and provides factual discussion of the various "rites, rituals, and secrets" of the Masonic Order.  It is quite provoking and somewhat disturbing.

I have authored and published an extensive study that was undertaken for my Doctoral Dissertation entitled:  "The Kingdom of Darkness".  This book provides systematic documentation of 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.  The undeniable fact remains that a coordinated force of powerful global control has been ever-increasing since the 16th. Century.   These power brokers are to be found within the control of the secretive "Illuminated Ones", whom we know as the "Illuminati".  This is a very real and existent body of world leaders whose membership is unknown, with a number of global "suspects" continually evolving within the various "whose who" circles.  

Make no mistake about this good reader, these folks exist and I have provided extensive documentation in both "The Kingdom of Darkness" as well as within the pages of "The Great Masonic Deception."   

Charlemagne in his quest for global control was reported to be the initiator of the Illuminated Ones.  This inner circle of powerful advisers then began to weave their network of like secret societies wherein global control was expanded.  One of their first endeavors was to form and charter a secret organization known as the Rosicrucian Order.

The Rosicrucian Order is the parent Lodge for the Masonic Order, The Ancient Arabic Order and Nobles of the Mystic  Shrine, The White & Black Wicca Lodges, The Theosophy Lodges, the New Age Movement/Lodges, and surprisingly has ties into Mormonism.  Our books "The Kingdom of Darkness", along with "The Great Masonic Deception" will delve into these areas with greater accuracy, complete documentation and detail.   

This online book that you are reading is supported by proven facts, however as noted, appears in a condensed and abbreviated format. 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.  


WHERE & WHEN DID THE MASONIC ORDER ACTUALLY BEGIN ?

Freemasonry dates back to the 16th. Century. The first Lodge was founded and chartered by The Rosicrucian Order in France.  It was dedicated to the further advancement of Egyptology, the occult, and mysticism.  


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 can attain the rank and designation of "A Christ".   The Masonic Order is one of smoke glass and mirrors. It is proven to be completely seeped in the occult.  Please keep in mind that this part of our study is extended within our regular book that is available from our Ministry Resources page. 

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.  

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.  

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".    

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.  

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.  


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.

He takes his oath of the Entered Apprentice Degree on his knees at the "Masonic Altar" and before the Worshipful Master of the Lodge.  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.

POINT:  Our ministry has a published tract that we give to any man wearing a Masonic, or Shriner's ring.  It is entitled: "Who Do You Call Worshipful Master?".   It is available from our ministry website if you would like to order some copies.  The point remains of course, that a common man, who progresses through the various Degrees of the Masonic Lodge, is actually worshiped within the confines of the Masonic Lodge wherein he rules.  This statement is not a joke good reader and the facts are fully disclosed within the expanded print edition of our book.  A Christian has only ONE Worshipful Master and His name is the Lord Jesus Christ.


After the candidate successfully "passes" the Entered Apprentice Degree, he then can progress to the Fellow Craft Degree.  He 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 told very clearly 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.

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.  

Finally the newly admitted Fellow Craft is provided with a "Major Secret" of the Order, (see our printed edition for this material).



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.

He will kneel 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.  

The newly "Raised" Master Mason is duly informed that he has now inherited eternal life because of his now acquired immortality.  

I stated that it is impossible for a man to be a Master Mason and claim to be a Christian.  A Mason does not understand who Jesus Christ is because of the cleverly crafted lies, deception and outright perversion that is taught to him within the rituals of the Masonic Degrees.  

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 worshiped by the angels, has conceived a brilliant work of deception with launch of the Masonic Order.  

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 books "The Great Masonic Deception" and "The Kingdom of Darkness".  You will clearly see how this entire fiasco came about.  I promise that upon completion of my books that everything will make complete and absolute sense to you on the "Why did I ever fall for this Masonic lie?"  

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 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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