Freemasonry...the Invisible Empire

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<td valign="top" height=380 width="100%" BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000"> <div> Freemasonry. . .the Invisible Empire by Pat Homan</div> <bR> <div> Freemasonry officially began in London, England in 1717 but it's rituals and symbols that can be traced to ancient Egypt and Babylon. Freemasonry claims to have a unique morality that is veiled in allegory and symbols. They have a cross-pollination of paganism, Jewish Cabala and the occult along with a brotherhood that promotes and protects each other.</div> <bR> <div> Membership provides a profitable business, or political network, not available to the average person. A sizable number of bankers, politicians, scientists, law enforcement, business owners, teachers and even clergy are members of the Freemason brotherhood. Although Freemasons are quick to say they are not promoting a religion, many cities have a Masonic Temple. If not a religion, why meet in a "Temple"? </div> <bR> <div> Some sources say there are about six million Freemasons worldwide with about four million residing in the USA. The number may be much higher considering that many Freemasons try to keep their membership secret. Only men belong to the Freemasons, but their wives may belong to The Order of Eastern Star, their sons attend DeMolay Club and daughters attend Rainbow Girls. This "religion" is for the whole family.</div> <bR> <div> The philosophy of the brotherhood is to become a leader in the community and the duty of every Mason is to obey the Masonic leaders above him. Failure to obey, according to their oaths, will result in death. Once a person joins the brotherhood it can be very difficult to resign.</div> <bR> <div> "The grand object of Masonry is to promote the happiness of the human race", said George Washington, the First President of the United States. But, meetings are held in secret and members learn intricate utterances and handshakes to reveal themselves to each other as a ticket to favoritism wherever they go. Masons claim Freemasonry is not a Secret Society, just a Society with Secrets.</div> <bR> <div> Many times naïve Masons will fall prey to dishonest Masons because their oaths require them to come to each other's aid. Imagine the plight of a Mason Judge presiding over a trial of a Mason Defendant when the oaths of the Lodge always come before the Oaths of Office. A conflict of "Oaths" might even explain many of the strange things going on within the Congress and Senate at the present time. </div> <bR> <div> President John F. Kennedy, one of the few Presidents that was not a Freemason, said in a speech, April 27, 1961 to some newspaper publishers:</div> <bR> <div> "The very word 'secrecy' is repugnant in a free and open society; and we are as a people inherently and historically opposed to secret societies, to secret oaths and to secret proceedings. We decided long ago that the dangers of excessive and unwarranted concealment of pertinent facts far outweighed the dangers, which are cited to justify it." </div> <bR> <div> About six months later, President Kennedy was dead. Some theories place blame on the Freemasons and cite all the main actors were Freemasons--President Johnson, Earl Warren, Lee Harvey Oswald, Jack Ruby and the location was the Masonic Dealey Plaza in Dallas.</div> <bR> <div> So, what does all of this have to do with the life of a Christian? </div> <bR> <div> The influence of Freemasonry is all around us and most likely each of us routinely comes into contact with a member of this association and we don't even know it. Maybe it's our boss or doctor or lawyer or professor. We may even hold to some of their doctrines while thinking we have found new truths.</div> <bR> <div> The Masonic influences were present in the founding of the United States. A Republic was created that resembled a two-sided coin: one side religious with talk of "Providence" and "Creator", the other side totally pagan with images and symbols. Why would a supposedly "Christian" Republic have a Supreme Court building with Moses, Confucious and Solon statues? It's because the Republic was Masonic and catered to all religions, all lawgivers, and all religious teachers. 1776 was the beginning of a New World Order with religion in a blender.</div> <bR> <div> Daniel Webster had friends who were Freemasons but he never became one. One of Webster's most famous quotes was: "If we abide by the principles taught in the Bible, our country will go on prospering and to prosper; but if we and our posterity neglect its instructions and authority, no man can tell how sudden a catastrophe may overwhelm us and bury all our glory in profound obscurity." Based on the tone of Webster's admonition, it would appear he saw both sides of the coin back in his day and was fully aware of the pagan side and it's growing popularity.</div> <bR> <div> Here are a few of the Masonic beliefs that have infiltrated our society: (1) we all pray to the same deity, (2) we all have different paths to the Light, (3) we need to focus on what we have in common and ignore differences, (4) do not judge others--"I'm okay, you're okay", (5) all religions are the same, none are superior, (6) A person is in hell when he has lost his self-esteem, (7) as above, so below.</div> <bR> <div> Some famous Freemasons are: Billy Graham, Noman Vincent Peale, Robert Schullar, Oral Roberts, Newt Gingrich, Jessie Helms, former Pres. Bill Clinton, Bob Dole. </div> <bR> <div> Our current President Obama and Jesse Jackson are Prince Hall Freemasons. (Prince Hall is for Black Masons.) How curious that Jesse Jackson would campaign for integration of Blacks and Whites but belong to the Freemason brotherhood that refuses to integrate the races.</div> <bR> <div> Have you ever attended a circus that was sponsored by the Shriners? You know, those jolly fun-loving guys with the little red hats that support children's hospitals. When the ringmaster asked for your applause for the wonderful deeds of the Shriners, did you clap? What do you know about them?</div> <bR> <div> The Shriners are the Islamic branch of the Freemasons, which is one of the highest levels of the Craft. Shriners take their oaths on the Koran and give allegiance to the moon-god, Allah. Some famous Shriners are Buzz Aldrin, Arnold Palmer, John Wayne, Brad Paisley and former Pres. Gerald Ford.</div> <bR> <div> Shriners wear a red hat called a Fez, which is named for a Moroccan town where 50,000 people were brutally murdered in 980 AD. The Muslims dipped their hats in the blood that ran in the streets as a gesture to Allah. The red Fez is decorated with a crescent, jewels, face of an Egyptian and a sword. It's a symbol of Islamic subjugation over Christians and Jews.</div> <bR> <div> The Masons have their own Calendar. It ties into the Hebrew 7-day creation week. The year 2010 A.D. on the Masonic calendar is 6010 A.L. (Anno Lucis--"Year of Lucifer"). They add 4000 to any A.D. date because they begin "time" with the creation of Lucifer. They do not divide time as before Christ or after Christ because they see Christ as just another human teacher like Moses or Confucius. They don't acknowledge Satan "the demon" because they worship Lucifer "the light"--the "morning star". </div> <bR> <div> Freemasons do not worship the God of the Bible and do not believe in Jesus Christ as the Savior. Their religion does not need a savior, only good deeds among each other and rituals. They worship the gods of the Ancient Mystery Religions--Osiris, Amon-Re, Allah, Marduk, Krishna, etc. In a rather outward display of contempt for Christ, the Lamb of God, they wear lamb skin aprons with symbols such as the Eye of Horus and the serpent to cover their own phalli.</div> <bR> <div> Albert Pike said; ". . .the true and pure philosophic religion is the belief in Lucifer, the equal of Adonay; but Lucifer, god of light and god of good, is struggling for humanity against Adonay, the God of darkness and evil." For what it's worth, there's a statue honoring Albert Pike on the Washington D.C. mall but there's no mention of Jesus Christ in the founding documents of the USA Republic.</div> <bR> <div> When a Freemason politician says "God Bless America", what you hear is not what they mean. That is intentional. A politician would be laughed out of office if he were to say, "Lucifer Bless America". They use the word "God" freely, but it's not a reference to the True God of True Christianity.</div> <bR> <div> The word lucifer does not come from the original scrolls of the Bible. Satan's original name was "Heylel". The name, Heylel, was translated around 382A.D. by Jerome into the Latin Vulgate as "Lucifer". Jerome should have just left it as is, but he picked a Latin word for that name. It's a shocking mistranslation that has been accepted by the whole world. Therefore, as Paul said, Satan is transformed into an angel of light. (2 Corinthians 11:14) In Revelation 22:16 Christ says that He is the Bright and Morning Star--Christ is the True Light-Bringer, not Satan. </div> <bR> <div> The Masons begin their history in 1717 A.D. but their rituals/religion date back much further. The Knights Templar, a combination of solider and monk, served the Catholic Church during the Crusades from 1095A.D. - 1270A.D. The Knights major job was to guard the highway between Rome and Jerusalem and keep the Roman citizens and their valuables free from danger. They were a small group of fighters that joined with larger armies for battles against Islam.</div> <bR> <div> Although the Knights took an oath of poverty, there are reports that a small group of Knights spent about 10 years digging under the Temple Mount in Jerusalem looking for treasure. It's not sure what they found. Some say they found the Ark of the Covenant, but whatever they did find added to their wealth and the Knights returned to Europe after the first Crusade to begin a banking system. It's believed that much of the wealth was used to begin the expensive cathedral building in Europe from 900 A.D. to 1600 A.D. The Knights also brought back the knowledge of the Jewish Cabala.</div> <bR> <div> The stone cutters for those cathedrals were exceptional men with construction skills matched by none. To protect their trade secrets they formed themselves into craft guilds with secret handshakes, etc. They built cathedrals decorated with pagan store carvings and pagan statues. </div> <bR> <div> When the Knights Templar and the Pope got into a dispute and many Knights were executed, the remaining Knights found shelter among the construction trade guilds. The Knights and the guild members had a lot in common via the occult. After awhile the workers took on the name Freemasons because their craft allowed them easy passage around the Roman Empire's numerous building sites. The Knights Templar reappeared openly many years later and Columbus sailed to the New World in 1492 A.D. with the Knights Templar red cross on white sails.</div> <bR> <div> For several centuries the Roman Catholic Church and the Freemasons/Knights Templar were at odds with each other. In 1314 A.D. Jacques deMolay, Grand Master of the Knights Templar was burned at the stake. Later on the Freemason Lodges were banned by the Pope. This breach now appears healed since Freemason Tony Blair converted to Catholicism in December of 2007. A great worldwide religion (Catholic Church) united with a great worldwide union (Freemasons) of merchants, politicians, bankers, etc. Sounds just like something from the pages of the Book of Revelations.</div> <bR> <div> A simple comparison of the symbols of Freemason Temples with the symbols at the Vatican "Temple" shows that they have similar religious roots--sun worship. They both have phallic symbols, the single eye of Horas, a cross mounted on the "x" (same symbol on the British flag), the six-pointed star (on the Israeli flag), the five-pointed star, pyramids, fasciae, the two headed eagle, and numerous pagan gods and goddesses from all pagan religions. </div> <bR> <div> And, believe it or not, Washington D.C. is designed and decorated to Masonic standards. The Roman Empire styled buildings are lined up with the stars of heaven to generate "occult energy". It's no accident that the Washington Monument is a phallic symbol or that the dollar bill has the Eye of Horas with a pyramid or that the streets in D.C. form the compass & square. The symbols of Washington D.C. speak volumes of the pagan influence that has followed Modern Israel for thousands of years.</div> <bR> <div> Many photos in newspapers and magazines show Freemasons flirting with their signs and symbols. The most common is the devil-horn hand wave--index finger and little finger up, with thumb holding middle fingers down. There are pictures of the entire Bush family doing that occult wave. Also, others do that hand wave such as, Elizabeth Taylor, Walt Disney, Ron Paul, Bill Clinton, Sarah Palin, and Prince William, just to name a few. That occult hand wave is also very common among demon rock bands.</div> <bR> <div> Other signs are fingers making a triangle while talking, handshake with thumbs pointing down, photos with hand inside coat like Napoleon and during USA Pledge of Allegiance a hand at a right angle to arm on chest instead of straight.</div> <bR> <div> Just as in Ancient Israel where the people took on the rituals of Babylon, today Modern Israel is up to their neck with symbols of Babylon the Great and about to reap God's wrath. This article has been only a very brief overview of the subject. Each reader is encouraged to search out the facts for themselves. Other closely related topics are Illuminati, Bilderberg, Skull-n-bones and the New World Order. YouTube on the Internet has several History Channel documentaries on modern esoteric societies and the meanings of the Washington D.C. symbols. Do your own research on the Internet or at the library. Once you learn the symbols you'll see them on billboards, TV commercials, news programs, cartoons, movies and you'll be able to spot their deception in print. </div> <div> --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</div> <div> PRIME MINISTER KEVIN RUDD -- AUSTRALIA</div> <div> Muslims who want to live under Islamic Sharia law were told to get out of Australia, as the government targeted radicals in a bid to head off potential terror attacks.</div> <bR> <div> Separately, Rudd angered some Australian Muslims by saying he supported spy agencies monitoring the nation's mosques. Quote: <I>"IMMIGRANTS, NOT AUSTRALIANS, MUST ADAPT." Take it or leave it. I am tired of this nation worrying about whether we are offending some individual or their culture. Since the terrorist attacks on Bali, we have experienced a surge in patriotism by the majority of Australians.</I></div> <div> <I>'This culture has been developed over two centuries of struggle, trials and victories by millions of men and women who have sought freedom.'</I></div> <bR> <div> <I>We speak mainly ENGLISH, not Spanish, Lebanese, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, or any other language. Therefore, if you wish to become part of our society, learn the language.</I></div> <div> <I>Most Australians believe in God. This is not some Christian, right wing, political push, but a fact, because Christian men and women, on Christian principles, founded this nation, and this is clearly documented. It is certainly appropriate to display it on the walls of our schools. If God offends you, then I suggest you consider another part of the world as your new home, because God is a part of our culture.</I></div> <bR> <div> <I>We will accept your beliefs, and will not question why. All we ask is that you accept ours, and live in harmony and peaceful enjoyment with us.</I></div> <bR> <div> <I>This is OUR COUNTRY, OUR LAND AND OUR LIFESTYLE, and we will allow you every opportunity to enjoy all this. But once you are done complaining, whining, and griping about Our Flag, Our Christian beliefs, or Our Way of Life, I highly encourage you take advantage of one other great Australian freedom, 'THE RIGHT TO LEAVE..' If you aren't happy here then LEAVE. We didn't force you to come here. You asked to be here. So accept the country YOU accepted.</I></div> <bR> <div> Maybe if we circulate this amongst ourselves in the USA, We will find the courage to start speaking and voicing the same truths.</div> <bR> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>