Unfortunately I’ve had to conclude that the answer is, No !

In fact, the word itself is an oxymoron. By far the majority of practicing Masons, when asked the question; “Is Freemasonry a Christian organization?”, would answer, “Yes”, (except in the case of obvious non-Christian, or other religion affiliation). This answer proves to be false when the doctrine of Freemasonry is compared with Christian doctrine! This is indeed a sad but very real truth that can easily be verified by even the most superficial study of Scripture in this regard.

I have even had the answer from certain overly proud members; “Well, true Freemasonry embraces all religions.”

Now this statement turns out to be true, when compared to Masonic doctrine, as is clearly postulated by the likes of pioneering Masons, such as Albert Pike and Albert Mackey, both very distinguished Freemasons and both  having published works of enduring significance on the subject of Freemasonry. Pike wrote his famous “Morals and Dogma” and Mackey is the author of that very well known three-volume, “Encyclopedia of Freemasonry.”

So, it proves to be indeed true that Freemasonry “embraces”  all religions. What does that mean? It simply means that Freemasonry acknowledges ALL religions, accepts all of them as equal and holds none of them as the Supreme or True Religion! This is in direct violation of what God teaches us through His Word, the Holy Bible. In it He clearly states that He is the only God and there is none other. (Ex 20:3   34:14   Deut. 4:35 , 39     Dan 3:29   1Ki 8:60   Is 45:5, 6, 14, 18, 21, 22      Is 46:9   Is 47:8, 10     Joel 2:27)

Now, since Freemasonry is in DIRECT opposition to what God expresses in His Word, how on earth  can Freemasonry be seen to be a “Christian Organization?” It is just too preposterous for words!

Both Pike and Mackey were 33 degree Freemasons. It has been intimated to me by masons, that the number 33 was especially chosen as part of an elaborate mockery of our Lord Jesus, as it refers to His age when He suffered on the Cross. (Revelations of what is portrayed in the 33 degree ritual, confirm this!)

Consider also the so-called “Christian degree” in Lodge, the 18th degree, also known as the “Rose Croix” (Rosy Cross). In truth, this pertains to Anti-Christ! 18 is made up of thee sixes, 666, the number of the Anti-Christ! (See Revelation 13:18).

By now, the reader should be getting some idea of just how much actual bondage is involved in operative Masonry. Freemasonry may be many things but it certainly is not free!

A further hint of this bondage can be gained from considering the circumstance that accompanies the 3rd degree initiate. He is obliged to sign a very cleverly worded certificate in full, alongside the date of his 3rd degree initiation, and this date is under the Latin worded half of his certificate.  At least up until a few years ago, the date would have read, eg. September 14th 5966 AL ( The AL initials, put in the place of AD, Anno Domini or “year of our Lord” ) and meaning Anno Lucis or “Year of light” in other words, pertaining to Genesis 1 when the light came some 6000 years prior.

What the new Master Mason is not told, and let’s face it, how many men, even well educated, understand and can read Latin? For light in Latin is “Lux” and Lucifer, is “Lucis!” Therefore the newly initiated and totally deceived Mason, has signed his full name alongside that of Lucifer!  (See Isaiah Ch.14:12 ( King James Bibles only ). NB, “Lucifer” means “ light bearer “. Diabolically clever stuff, and straight from the pit!

Please pray with us for the many thousands of good men that have been caught into bondage by this diabolic trap of the enemy, attempting to separate them from our Lord and Saviour, and advise those friends family and loved ones you know to be Masons to come out of “Her.”

Tony Roberts.

This is one of those frequently asked questions that regularly gets an airing either on Christian radio or in church circles.

Another question asked, is Freemasonry Christian?

So I must answer an emphatic NO to both questions, but also try to perhaps qualify why the Born Again Christian can never seek membership to be a Mason or any other secret society. Or even wish to do so.

Regrettably, however was the fact that former Archbishop of Canterbury, Geoffrey Fisher was indeed a practising mason all his life.

The Church of England has long had the problem of how to deal with Freemasons in their broad church. Rowan Williams, whose father was in the Craft, used to block the promotion of practising Masonic bishops, before he was promoted to Canterbury.

In Martin Short’s book, ‘Inside the Brotherhood’ he shares the following account of one Anglican Primate who wasn’t happy to learn of a Masonic burial in an Anglican Church:

“……I found that the words ‘Jesus Christ’ were omitted from the prayers and the word ‘Architect’ substituted. Worse still, the cross was to be removed from the altar…. I thought that in this case it would be better for the service to take place in a Masonic temple….this line I took stirred up a hornets’ nest. I was warned that I had offended important benefactors and that the diocese would suffer financially. It might have done so” (pgs. 76, 77.)

“Secret societies must be either Christian, non-christian, or anti-Christian”, wrote George L. Hunt in his book ‘Secret Societies’. Although this statement was written over a hundred years ago it’s meaning is just as relevant today, if not more so!

(In recent years the Masons have tried hard to reinvent their battered and tarnished image, by allowing members of the press and public to come and visit their Lodges, during out of hours. One recent Masonic newsletter that was sent to me, had the following quote, about the need for more “good news” stories, from the local press: “…Now that we are achieving good coverage in the local press we are looking to other means of spreading the good news about Freemasonry.” This same publication boasted of the numerous good works that they do in their areas, with the sum raised by them, for the years 2004/2005 being 200,037. It would appear that they are trusting in their own righteousness, not Jesus’ to receive Eternal Life (Rom. 10:1-4.)

At this stage I must lay my cards on the table and state categorically that to my knowledge there have never been practising freemasons in my family. How could there be? As a fourth or fifth generation Roman Catholic, had not the church forbidden membership to freemasonry? And by no less than nine papal bulls issued by fuming Pope’s! All this was to change covertly after Vatican II, when I suspect the ecumenical plot allowed masons to join the fold. If you’re still not sure of the Roman Catholic view, just check the 1994 Catechism; you will find no mention of freemasonry and why a Catholic cannot seek membership. Today I don’t think they – the hierarchy – could care less what you wish to do with your spare time. Accept possibly promote the Social Gospel!

So can a Christian be a freemason? The first question is why would he want to (yes, I know some lodges allow women): “The Order of the Eastern Star can and does include both men and women.” But they remain very much male driven. Incidentally the knights of DeMolay are a related organization that a young Bill Clinton was attracted to join when he was 15 years old. According to ‘Freemasonry today’, young Bill enlisted in DeMolay at Hot springs in Arkansas in 1961. He later stated: “I enjoyed learning all parts of the ritual. I grew up in a family with no money and no political influence. I had a lot of breaks; a lot of people helped me. DeMolay I think helps that”. He would later become a Rhodes scholar: Cecil Rhodes was himself a highly respected millionaire freemason. Also according to Dr Peter S. Ruckman, President Clinton became somewhere in his political career a born again Christian, so make of that what you will!

George L. Hunt states that: “Secretism is not only non-Christian, but that it is anti-Christian.” Heavy stuff you may say, but are they religious these Masons?

They most certainly are! Just listen to what Albert Pike, Grand Commander and Sovereign Pontiff (recognise that word?) of Universal Masonry) has to say: “Every Masonic lodge is a temple of religion.”

Or as Dr Albert Mackey a highly respected mason wrote in his book ‘The encyclopaedia of Freemasonry’: “Masonry is an eminently religious institution. The truth is masonry is undoubtedly a religious institution.”

Or as Sir John Cockburn, past deputy grand master of South Australia said:

“Masonry, is a form of worship in which all religions can unite”. (And boy, aren’t they just promoting that today?)

Incidentally according to the author Jim Shaw, himself a previous 33rd degree Mason who was saved from the darkness of masonry and brought into the light of Jesus Christ, he writes:

“Masonry, contrary to popular belief, is NOT based upon the Bible. Masonry is actually based on the Kabala (Cabala), a medieval book of magic and mysticism.”

This dangerous statement is also reinforced by no less that Albert Pike. He said: “Masonry is a search after light. That search leads us directly back, as you see, to the Kabala.” (Check out James’ article on this website about the Kabbalah.)

Now one thing this website is clear about and that is: you must get out of religion! Have nothing to do with it. It cannot save you! No two ways about it! I mean would you wish to be mixed up with these people? Remember – masonry excludes the name of Christ from prayer. The precious name of Jesus is excluded from every passage of Scripture that is read in the lodge:

For example, this verse is how is should read, but Masons omit the following words:

“Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye withdraw yourselves from every brother that walketh disorderly, and not after the tradition which he received of us” (2 Thess. 3:6.)

The same is used to mangle 2 Thess. 3:11, 12:

“For we hear that there are some which walk among you disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies. Now them that are such we command and exhort by our Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread.”

This is not genuine Christian behaviour, neither should it ever be accepted as such.

“When Masonry mutilates the Holy Scripture by deliberately omitting the name of the Messiah it is no longer the God-breathed, inspired word of God. It is religion without Jesus Christ as Saviour and Redeemer.”

This statement by the late Jim McCormick himself an astute observer and writer of numerous articles on Freemasonry over the years is confirmed by Albert Pike in his lexicon of freemasonry He writes: “A Christian Mason is not permitted to introduce his own peculiar opinions with regard to Christ’s mediatorial office into the lodge.”

“It is interesting that in ‘The Builder’, a well known Masonic book, there is no entry in the index for: ‘Jesus’ or ‘Christ.’

In ‘Coils Masonic Encyclopaedia’ no such entry is listed either. Neither does ‘Holman’s Masonic edition of the Holy Bible’ include an entry of either ‘Jesus’ or ‘Christ’. So I have to ask: does this not show the scornful attitude of any Lodge toward Christianity? All prayers in the lodge it seems are Christ-less prayers. How sad.

So where does that leave the Christian as regards worship in the lodge? Assuming he has got this far!

Well he can use the volume of Sacred Law (VSL), the Koran, Vedas, the book of Mormon, or gita. He can choose Mohammed, Zoroaster or the angelus for inspiration, if he so wishes. He can worship in any lodge behind closed doors in Trafalgar sq, off Broadway or near the neverland ranch (if he should wish to.)

Yet did not Jesus proclaim: “I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me” (John 14: 6). So what is going on here, I have to ask. And don’t be taken in by the all ‘seeing eye’ familiar in the lodge and on the back of a dollar bill. It is not the eye of God as masons claim but rather:

“The all seeing eye (that) was the symbol of deity in the ancient mysteries of Egypt.”

Secretism, it seems, announces another route, another door independent of the Lord Jesus Christ. This I will not accept! Christ is not on the level with Mohammed or Buddha or Confucius, Sitting Bull or Pope Benedict XVI.

Freemasonry also states that: “If you deserve and purchase your path to heaven you are being saved by your own works, not God’s works.” This is from the Freemasons pocket companion. The true Christian knows that good works can never save you. Only the precious blood of Jesus Christ can achieve this. Nothing else. And if it did, what was the point of the Crucifixion?

“He that is of God heareth God’s words” (John 8:47.)

So why are young men attracted into becoming Freemasons?

In the Masonic Catechism the novice is asked:

“Why did you become a Freemason?”

“To obtain a knowledge of the secrets and mysteries preserved amongst the brethren.”

In the commercial sector it can offer promotion and in bringing in new business to the firm if a man is approached to join the lodge. This is very much a sweetener as well as the colourful regalia. And don’t all men love a uniform and the whiff of secret societies? (For the purpose of this article I have excluded the Illumminati, the Trilateral group, the Bilderberg group and other assorted anti-Christian institutions.) It should also be remembered that: “Many ministers, elders, deacons, trustees and Sunday school teachers”, have all requested a place in the Lodge. And shame on them!

Remember: Masonic rites are idolatry. This is clearly witnessed in the initiation oaths especially in the first 3 degrees. Even God is re named the great Architect of the Universe! Masons will not find him in the Grand lodge in the sky! Rather they will meet the one true God at the Great White Throne (Rev. 20:11.)

The apostle Paul was correct when he warned those seeking the truth not to yoke with those who practise such acts. Did Jesus not warn: “Swear not at all” (Matt. 5:34.)

In the 19th degree of the 33 degrees of Freemasonry, the candidate is marked with balm with the words said over him:

“Thou art a priest forever, after the order of Melchizedek.”

We must see this as blasphemy and unacceptable.

Incidentally in the same degree (19th) the candidate is presented with a sash embroidered with the 12 signs of the zodiac. The Bible clearly forbids this divination (Deuteronomy 18:10). Again the Christian should and must reject such a practise if it is offered to him.

And what about secret hand grips? And mumbled Oaths muttered in the dark (please read what the Apostle James says in his Epistle 5:12 about this matter). The apprentice is warned that his throat will be cut, his tongue and heart will be torn out and his discarded body will be marked and disembowelled, if any lodge secrets are revealed to non-masons, or I suppose his family!

So why would any sane person in his right mind want to go along with this malarkey? One more thing a Christian should look out for are: Masonic rings cuff links and tie clips as well as fleece lined aprons and silk festooned ties, crystal glass or pewter decanters.

My final advice to any Christian who has joined freemasonry is to get out of it: burn the regalia – don’t wait. And if you’ve got kids or grandchildren they’ll love to assist you in stoking that fire in the garden. Perhaps your wife will also be very glad of your decision!

Remember what the Apostle Paul wrote in 2 Cor. 6:17: “Come ye out from among them”, he later qualifies this in Ephesians 5:11:

“Have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness but rather reprove them. For it is a shame even to speak of those things which are done of them in secret.”

So what more encouragement do you need?

YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!

G. Patrick Battell, July 2005

my grandfather is a 3rd dagree freemason.

he is also a christian that has went to church every sunday his whole life.

i got interested in the masons a few months ago and started reading about it.

i will read his handbook soon. and also talk to my uncle about this christianity vs. freemasons since my grandfather has got him to want to become a mason.

i myself have only recently began devoting myself to christiany.

although my beliefs are that you do not have to go to church to be a christian and go to heaven (your thought on this will be appreciated to) and am going to be baptised soon.

im just wondering how i could approach the subject with my grandfather.

he is a stubborn old man and i just want him to listen and think about the subject and not ignore what i have to say.

thanks,
LJ

Hallo LJ

Thank you for your comment and apologies for the late reply.  My heart really goes out to you.  If you read the articles on this blog of mine you will learn that I was a Mason myself for many years – then one day (almost exactly three years ago) I got saved. Literally overnight, my whole life changed.

For my whole life right up unto that moment I had reckoned myself to be Christian but it was only after I invited Jesus into my heart and surrendered my life to Him, that the true meaning of being a Christian became clear to me.

I became a fervent student of the Word and it soon became apparent to me that Freemasonry is completely irreconcilable with being a true born-again Christian. I resigned immediately and started this blog in an effort to warn others.

I know that there are many masons that count themselves as Christians as well, yet fail to see what I see – I have been one myself.  Regarding your grandfather that is a mason, your first recourse is to pray for him and to ask our heavenly Father to soften his heart and to open his eyes and mind to His truth.  Remember, nothing is impossible for the Lord – someone prayed for me and the Lord answered that prayer.

Regarding your other question, I have the following advise.  When I first came to the Lord I was overwhelmed with two desires; to study the Word and to have fellowship with other Christians.  Finding and joining a good Bible-believing Church is a very good idea! Pray and fast over it and let the Spirit lead you in this, it is important!

I pray your baptism was as special an event for you as mine was for me,

May the Lord Bless you and keep you,

A.

I reply thus;

Hallo Dear Friend,

Thank you for your comment and for the kindness by which you postulated your viewpoint. I will attempt to honour it with a thorough reply as I can sense your genuine concern and doubts.  Have you considered that the origin of these doubts  might be the Holy Spirit convicting you?  I suggest you hold it up to our Father in prayer and ask Him to reveal the truth of the matter to you.  I will also be praying for you.  Then I would like to suggest that you also visit http://www.ephesians5-11.org/ .  That site is run by sincere brethren in Christ and they also have only your best eternal interests at heart.  A simple Google search will reveal dozens more sources.  Take nothing at face value of course, but compare what you learn there with Scripture.

Ultimately, the best source of information is the Lord Himself and his Word, the Holy Scriptures.  He said Himself, that He is the Way, the Truth and the Life.  If you make a serious study of the matter and allow the Spirit to guide you, you will find the answer.

I was a mason for 15 years and really enjoyed it.  There I met the best kind of person that anybody can wish to have as friends.  In fact, I still count some of my very close friends in the fold of masonry.  I felt good about the camaraderie and all the good the organization seemingly stands for; striving to make good men beter and all the effort toward charity, to name just two.  It all sounds and looks very good, seen from a human perspective.  However, after I got saved the Lord opened my eyes and I realised the truth.  Looking at it from God’s viewpoint, using the Word of God as a filter, there is definitely a BIG problem. A born-again Christian can simply not be a Freemason.  Why?  There are just too many glaring contradictions and problems to ignore.  What contradictions, what problems?  Well, contradictions between the will of God and what goes on in Freemasonry.  There are clear clashes of interest!  Too many to ignore.

Let me mention just a few and you will see what I mean;

Freemasonry call itself the Light.

Jesus said He is the Light of the world…

Masonry speaks of itself as being in the Light and the rest of the non-masonic world as being in the darkness…

As a Christian we know Jesus is the Light and only those in Him are in the light – the rest are in Darkness…

Freemasonry acknowledges many gods – all as equal…

God said He is the only God, there are no other…

Masonic ritual alludes to Salvation without Christ, by good works…

We know Salvation is by Grace through Faith alone… and that only by trusting in Christ.

Jesus commanded us to testify about Him – to carry the Gospel to the end of the earth.  Try witnessing in Lodge and you will be told it is unconstitutional – and it is.  Just read your constitution and you will see.

So who will you obey?   The King of Kings or the masons?  What rulebook do you follow?  The rules of man (masonry rules and ritual) or the Living Word of God Almighty?

And this is not even scratching the surface.  Yet, to anyone that is a serious Christian, these few points should be of major concern!  There is much, much  more!  Any serious Christian should ask himself – do I really want to be here? (in masonry)

As a Christian, can one allow oneself to be ignorant of these things?  I don’t think so.  It would not be wise.

Do  I hate the Freemasons now?  No, absolutely not.  I love them, now more than ever.  Do I condemn them?  No.  As the Lord teaches us in Ezekiel 3, I simply blow the trumpet.  I simply bring a warning to all those that will hear.

My the Lord bless you with His peace, grace and wisdom; with the discernment you need to see His will clearly and with the strenght and courage to act accordingly.

Love in Jesus,

A.

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Thank you for the comment.

I appreciate your sentiments and concur that one can always draw negatives from any battle of words, regardless of the issue or subject matter in view.

The subject at hand here is an extremely important one though – it is a matter of life and death that has eternal consequences.

I have been a freemason myself for many years before I got saved and only then realized the truth according to God’s word; and that is: A Christian CAN NOT be a freemason!

It is true that masons do many good charitable works and nobody is bashing that.

The problem, as is explained exhaustively on this blog, is both simple and fundamental.

If one becomes a Christian in the fullest sense of the word, then God’s Word as expressed in the Bible becomes of paramount importance. It is unfortunately true that there exists conflict between what God’s word commands versus certain practices in masonry.

Thus, in order to be a Freemason, the Christian HAS TO make certain compromises, that is, turn a blind eye to certain Masonic doctrine and practices that God clearly prohibits in His Word.

Many Christian Freemasons believe they can do this, I don’t.

Many Christian Freemasons are not fully aware of this problem because it is so easy to be swept away by the seemingly good and patently good that masons do indeed perform that one is lulled into a sense that all is well and good – in the eyes of man as well as before God.

That is unfortunately NOT TRUE.

The fact of the matter is that there exists very clear direction and command in the Word of God to prove this. Many are just too blind, ignorant or arrogant to see it. It is to them that I appeal : Please open your mind to reason and to plain logic and common sense.

So one has to choose, and you are right – ultimately God is the judge.

The bottom line, and unfortunate truth is this; a Christian Freemason is an oxymoron, just as sure as an “open secret”, an “only choice”, “good grief” and “dimwit” is.

My hope remain that some will see the light before it is too late!

For them I continue my efforts here.

God Bless,

A.

I did indeed visit your blog and found it interesting, yet alarming.

In reply to your comments above;

I appreciate the fact that you disagree with me but, please elaborate on exactly what it is that you disagree with.

The term GAOTU by itself is not the real issue here – any similar term would have served the purpose.

It is the application of it that points to the problem!

It is used to describe any god of your choice, not so?

To you it may refer to God, as revealed to us in our King James Bible, yet to the Muslim it refers to his god, Allah. To the Hindu it may be Krishna, and on and on.

Freemasonry opens its doors to followers of all religions and accept all these gods as being equal.

The problem is the following;

The God you and I serve, that is, the God of the Bible, says emphatically that He is the only God and that we should bring no other gods before Him. (In other words, we are to accept Him as the ONLY God there is – not to acknowledge even any other gods).

Now, how can you possibly reconcile that command with what happens in Freemasonry?

Let us look at what indeed happens in Freemasonry;

As a Freemason you may stand right next to your Hindu brother when the Lodge is opened with prayer to the GAOTU.  To your own mind you are praying to God (of the Bible) and your brother, as far as he is concerned, is praying to Krishna (or some other god). On the altar may be your Bible, say the King James Bible and along side it, his bible, the Bhagavadgītā.  So in essence then, acknowledgement is given to the existence of our God  as well as that of our Hindu brother with no argument as to which is the Superior or the only real God.

Knowing then what God said in the Bible about Him being the ONLY God, how can I possibly do this and think that God would condone it?

God never changes. God does not go against His own word. But we do if we practice the above.

Now it is easy to just say, I disagree.

You are saying, in effect, by saying you disagree, that you think it is indeed possible to be a Freemason without offending God (the God of the Bible).

I have just explained to you precisely why I think it is impossible.

Please help me out here and explain exactly WHY you disagree.

You obviously see things differently – so, please explain – if you can.

I suspect you won’t be able to. Yet by choice, for whatever reason, you will forcefully keep yourself blinded to God’s instruction, so clearly spelled out in His word. The plain truth is so clear to see, yet those like yourself just refuse to see it.

That is the tragedy that inspires me to continue this work.

Blessings,

A.

The sad truth is that there are countless Christians, people who profess to know the Lord, that have been caught up by this lie. They have not made a study of God’s word for themselves and believe blindly what they are told by their Masonic masters.

As Eve was once seduced by the Enemy of man, so these gentlemen are falling for a similar lie. Physically blinded at their initiation ceremonies they continue to be blinded by the awfully skewed doctrine of Masonry as it get spoon-fed to them in glorious-sounding ritual professing to strive toward ancient traditions and esteemed morals.

These are good men that mean well – yet utterly deceived in their ways as regard to the Lord Jesus, our Saviour, and what it really means to be a Christian. I do pray that the following will aid you in coming out of that situation or to help others that are still there, captive in the bonds of our Enemy.

I share with you a conversation I had recently with a Brother and Brethren, who claim to be Christians yet hold steadfast onto the idea that there is no problem for a Christian to be a Mason as well.

Anonymous said…

Anothermouse,

I think that that Freemasonry’s use of “Great Architect of the Universe” is often misunderstood, especially by many Christians. I believe that Freemasonry is presenting God as that universal knowledge of or longing of God that every man has within him. There is a universal curiosity that we all have that eventually makes us say, “There’s got to be something greater out there than me” or, “All of this could not have just happened, there must be some designer or creator behind everything.” All men throughout history, regardless of their background, culture, or religion, have an inner “urging” or “drawing” toward something greater than himself. Some will dismiss it and look inward to try to elevate himself as a god, while most look outward to try to understand the God of the Universe. It is object of that basic, child-like longing that I believe Freemasonry is trying to illustrate as God through the allegorical use of The Great Architect of the Universe.

But that’s only part of the story!

How a person specifically defines and understands God really is a personal journey between him and God. That journey can take many different paths, but from a Christian perspective, only one of those paths (through Jesus Christ) truly leads to Salvation.

So when it is said that Freemasonry’s Great Architect of the Universe tries to meld together all gods, on a very basic level, yes it does. But knowing that God exists and understanding the correct path to Salvation are two very different things. The non-Christian Freemason may travel many paths, but the Christian Freemason will only travel that one true path through Christ.

In reply to this I answered thus;

Anonymous, my dear Friend,

My heart really goes out to you, Brother. Believe me, I understand how hard it is to listen and to accept all these things from anybody, mush less a stranger.

For that reason I commend you for your candour and the amicable way you take your stand in defending your view, how indefensible it may even be.

I dearly loved Freemasonry myself. To me it was a source of excellent friendships and genuine Brotherhood. The fraternal and social side of it was really great. I also enjoyed the ritual with all its moral teachings. The ancient traditions, the symbolism of stone and tools and labour, the striving toward the perfection of the perfect Ashlar, not even to mention all the excellent work that was done for charity; all these things had a certain beauty and attraction to them as well. So, I know perfectly well how difficult it is for any Mason worth his salt to listen to and to accept criticism against that which he love and hold dear.

But therein lies the trap and the danger, for looking at Masonry through the eyes of mankind one can hardly avoid to be awestruck with the wonder and the beauty thereof.  Yet, it is not the opinion of mankind we must concern ourselves with. Rather, we must consider how God would look at it. Now, this is not easy and there are a host of traps to fall into here as well, the prime one being that of self deception. The answer is available though, to all of those who are willing to subject themselves to the will of God and to be directed by the very Word of God himself.

As Christians, we must be sensitive to the perspective that Jesus would have of Masonry. Now, any honest appraisal here will come up with a host of issues that does not gel and thus call for a compromise. This compromise is made in the name of tolerance in order to accommodate other, non-Christian religions! You as a true Christian should see a big problem here! If you don’t, that problem has become your bond, your very own problem, a millstone around your neck, one that threatens your eternal security.

Can you not see why it is so extremely important you consider this issue with all diligence and with every last morsel of honesty and integrity that you posses? If you get it wrong – the consequences are eternal!

My dear Friend, you say, that the usage of the term, GAOTU is misunderstood, but then instead of clearing it up you continue to proof exactly MY point – that Masonry uses that term to “consolidate” all the gods into ONE – and then continue as if it is all right, God will understand! Believe me He does understand! Just look at what he says in his Word:

“Tell ye, and bring them near; yea, let them take counsel together: who hath declared this from ancient time? who hath told it from that time? have not I the LORD? and there is no God else beside me; a just God and a Saviour; there is none beside me.” (Isa 45:21)

Do you really want to persist in this? Are you going to continue gainsaying the very words of God from his own lips and still hope to be standing at the end of Judgment day?

What part of  “there is no God else beside me” do YOU not understand?

As for the non-Christian Masons, we are obligated to share the Gospel with them. And that is exactly where another problem comes in. Masons are not permitted to do that!  Most constitutions around the world expressly forbids it! So, once again – whose council are you going to follow, that of Jesus that said, go and spread the Gospel to the ends of the earth, or the Masonic traditions, that forbids it? Jesus is very clear on this one – you are either for Him or against Him – you can NOT be both! So what is it? Where do YOU stand?

May the Lord bless you with wisdom to comprehend, ears that hear, eyes that see and a heart full of compassion. May the Lord bestow His Grace upon you, may He lead you and keep you,

and all who read this and take it to heart,

God Bless,

A.

PS: follow the full conversation at;

http://achristianmason.blogspot.com/2009/10/explain-to-us-in-detail-christian-can.html

or download it in PDF here;

Conversations with a Christian Freemason (PDF) (343KB).

CAN A CHRISTIAN BE A FREEMASON?

Great Architect of the Universe

What is wrong with Freemasonry I

The Brotherhood

What is Freemasonry?

Letter to a Friend.

God hates Freemasonry…

The Deception of Freemasonry

47th problem of Euclid

The True Roots of Freemasonry

The truth about Freemasonry

Is Freemasonry a Religion?

Foundational teachings of Freemasonry

An Occult Religion !?

What the Bible says about the Occult.

Freemasonry stand in open defiance against God!

Why can a Christian not be a Freemason?

Can a Christian be a Freemason?

Freemasonry – Are There Any Implications For Christians?

No! A Christian CAN NOT be a Freemason..

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FREEMASONRY

“Surely there’s no harm in Freemasonry, it’s simply a benevolent society.”  “Most of the accusations against them are false.”  “Besides Freemasonry and Evangelical Christianity are compatible.” These sorts of statements are made whenever the question of Freemasonry and Evangelical Christianity is raised.

So what is the truth?  Is Freemasonry a religion?  Is it impossible to be both an Evangelical Christian and a Freemason?

We hope this leaflet will help you start to answer these questions.

A RELIGION

The answer to this question has changed over the years.

In 1985 the Grand Lodge issued a leaflet ‘Freemasonry and Religion’ which clearly stated that Freemasonry was not a religion.  Each mason could believe in and worship his own god called ‘The Great Architect’. But the following quotes show that this hasn’t always been the case.

“Masonry is not a religion, but it is Religion…”. J F Newton, ‘The Builders’, 1914.

“I boldly aver that Freemasonry is a religion.” J S M Ward, ‘Freemasonry, Its Aims and ideals’, 1923.

“I firmly believe that it is [a religion].  The tests of any religion lie (1) in its belief in Almighty God… (2) on the performance of duties to God and Man… (3) a system of faith and worship. Freemasonry conforms to all of these…”  Grand Chaplain of Grand Lodge. ‘Freemasons’ Chronicle, 1954.

Whether Freemasonry is presented as a religion by Masons depends on the social climate at the time.  An absolute requirement of Evangelical Christianity is the worship of only the One Living God, Jehovah.  This is clearly stated in the Ten Commandments (Exodus 20:2-5) and again by Jesus himself (Matthew 22:34-40).

Recently the Masons made a statement that the composite name for their god, Jah-Bul-On, would no longer be used in their ceremonies.  (Jah is the name of the true God Jehovah; Bul is the Babylonian god, Baal: On is the Egyptian sun god.)  However, whether the name is used or not, Masonic tradition clearly shows that worship is still directed to this false god.

THESE OATHS

Sometime during the 18^th century, the blood curdling oaths were introduced which each new member had to recite, binding them to secrecy.  In recent years changes have been made to the way the oaths are taken.  Firstly in the early sixties the Grand Lodge changed the wording so that the candidate was under a ‘traditional penalty’.  Then in 1986 the ceremony was altered so the candidate no longer says the oaths himself; instead, the Lodge Master recites them in a different part of the ceremony.  Despite these changes, the outcome is the same; the new Freemason is bound to secrecy by fear.

At the time of initiation, the candidate does not know the details of the secrets he is agreeing on oath to keep.  Furthermore, unless he progresses to one of the higher degrees, he will never know much about the beliefs, philosophy and practices of Freemasonry which he is committing himself to at his initiation.

Although the oaths refer to Masonic rites and rituals, in practice they extend beyond them and have produced a climate of secrecy which is a significant feature of Freemasonry.  If Freemasonry is as good and wholesome as many Masons claim, why is there this need for secrecy?  In Evangelical Christianity there is no secrecy: God revealed himself in Jesus Christ to all men, women and children of all races, in all circumstances.  The good news of Jesus providing the way of hope, meaning and security for now and eternity is to be shared with any who will become disciples.  What a contrast to the secrecy and selectiveness within Freemasonry.

DOING GOOD?

Being an Evangelical Christian is not a matter of being British, doing good and being respectable.  If this all that is meant by being an Evangelical Christian then it is not incompatible with being a Freemason.  However, this definition of an Evangelical Christian is certainly not found in the Bible.  An Evangelical Christian is a disciple of Jesus Christ who puts God above all else in his or her life.  If there is a conflict between what the Bible teaches and some other authority, the Evangelical Christian must follow the Bible.  Being an Evangelical Christian is being accepted by God although not deserving it-not trying to earn acceptance from God by doing good.

For some families and charities it may be that the Grand Lodge of Freemasonry is the way in this life, but it can never lead to eternal life because it denies the name of Jesus Christ who said, “I am the way and the truth and the life.  No one comes to the Father, except through me.” (John 14:6)

Freemasonry is serving the goods of this world instead of God-this will never lead to the ‘Grand Lodge Above’.

The English Constitution of the Freemasons seeks to link Freemasonry with the building of Solomon’s Temple.  More modern writings establish a link with the stone masons who built the great cathedrals of England; but in reality the Lodges of today bear resemblance only in name.  In fact most cathedrals were long finished before the Grand Lodge of England was formed in 1717.

Whatever the history, there are today some 7,500 Lodges in Britain with an active membership of over 3000,000.

Is it acceptable to be both an Evangelical Christian and a Freemason?

A CHRISTIAN BUSINESSMAN, FORMERLY A FREEMASON, WRITES:

The emphasis of Freemasonry is the glorification of man by his own efforts, inside and outside the craft, supported by a worldwide Brotherhood of Masons.  The emphasis of Evangelical Christianity is the glorification of God through penitence and believing faith in Jesus Christ, resulting in holy living supported by a world-wide fellowship of believers.

For further reading we recommend:

Christ, The Christian & Freemasonry –  W J McK McCormick

The Craft and the Cross – Ian Gordon

The Diary of a Freed Mason -David W M Vaughan

And for an in-depth look at Freemasonry

The Brotherhood-Stephen Knight

Inside The Brotherhood-Martin Short

If you need further help in being free form Freemasonry and coming to know Jesus Christ you can contact:

For further help and advice please write to:

REACHOUT TRUST

24 Ormond Road Richmond Surrey TW10 6TH

Phone 0870 770 3258 Fax 0870 770 3259

Email: rt@reachouttrust.org

Web:http://www.reachouttrust.org

(Published here with permission from Reachout Trust.)