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Losing Track of the Real Jesus

Posted in Masonic Logde and Mormonism, tagged , , , , on 10/30/2016| 1 Comment »

Masonic symbols 2010 First Presidency Christmas Devotional, ‘Seeing Christmas through New Eyes,’ December 2010; “The more commercialized and busy the Christmas season becomes, the easier it is for the sublime message of the Savior’s life to get lost along the way. If we notice that planning for parties and scrambling for presents begin to detract from the peaceable message of Jesus Christ and distance us from the gospel He preached, let us take a step back, slow down a little, and reconsider what matters most.” — Dieter F. Uchtdorf [emp. mine]

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Masonic Rituals in LDS Canon

Posted in Masonic Logde and Mormonism, tagged , , , , , , on 03/17/2016| Leave a Comment »

Psalms 46:10 – “Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.”

Masonic symbolsIf you know anything at all about Mormonism, you know the Masonic Lodge is part of the deal. While most members believe Joe Smith used to be involved with it at some level, the majority are unaware of just how deeply entangled he had become before his death.

Moreover, most Mormons aren’t aware they can read Masonic rhetoric right inside the covers of their beloved canon. And because it also goes without saying,  you’ll be sure to find Smith’s contradictory ways in the Mormon canon and his behavior. While the BoM, etc., are filled with admonitions to beware of ‘secret societies’, Smith had no hesitation in joining the ranks of the Masonic Lodge, and even used a key Masonic phrase at the time of his death. See History of the Church 4:551, History of the Church 4:552, History of the Church 6:618.

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Mormon Dilemma 769

Posted in Masonic Logde and Mormonism, tagged , , , , , , , on 11/11/2013| Leave a Comment »

Freemasons, Mormonism & Universalism

Mormon Decisions 10Morals & Dogma, pgs 277, 525; “[Masonry] … sees in Moses … in Confucius and Zoroaster, in Jesus of Nazareth, and in [Mohammed] great teachers of morality and eminent reformers….” – Albert Pike

An Encyclopedia of Freemasonry, pgs 618-619; “Freemasonry is not Christianity … it admits men of every creed within its hospitable bosom….” – Albert G. Mackey

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Temple Oaths Mormon and Masonic

Posted in Masonic Logde and Mormonism, tagged , , , , , on 09/18/2013| 2 Comments »

Masonic LodgeAs many people already know, oaths taken in the Mormon temple are almost identical to the oaths in the Masonic temples. We believe it’s always a good practice to look at things in context with a full disclosure of facts so that’s what we’re doing here.

In our objective we’re posing three questions;

Is it true the Mormons got their oaths from the Masons and if so how did that come about?

Exactly what are the oaths of each organization?

What does the Lord think of these groups with their secret ceremonies?

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Mormon Dilemma 33

Posted in Masonic Logde and Mormonism, tagged , , , , , , , on 07/23/2011| 6 Comments »

Joseph Smith & Inauguration of Masonic/Mormon Endowment Ceremony

History of the Church 5:1-2; “Inauguration of Endowment Ceremonies… And the communications I made to this council were of things spiritual, and to be received only by the I spiritual minded: and there was nothing made known to these men but what will be made known to all the Saints of the last days, so soon as they are prepared to receive, and a proper place is prepared to communicate them, even to the weakest of the Saints; therefore let the Saints be diligent in building the Temple, and all houses which they have been, or shall hereafter be, commanded of God to build; and wait their time with patience in all meekness, faith, perseverance unto the end, knowing assuredly that all these things referred to in this council are always governed by the principle of revelation.” – Wednesday, May 4, 1842

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Mormon Dilemma 32

Posted in Masonic Logde and Mormonism, tagged , , , , , , , , on 07/22/2011| 1 Comment »

We’re taking a look at the sequence of events that took place in Nauvoo, Illinois in 1842.

History of the Church, 4:552; “Wednesday, March 16.—I was with the Masonic Lodge and rose to the sublime degree.”

James 5:12; “But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by heaven, neither by the earth, neither by any other oath: but let your yea be yea; and your nay, nay; lest ye fall into condemnation.”

This took place on March 16, 1842.

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Mormon Dilemma 31

Posted in Masonic Logde and Mormonism, Mormon Dilemmas, tagged , , , , , , on 07/20/2011| 2 Comments »

Joseph Smith becomes a Mason

History of the Church 4:550-551; “Tuesday, 15.—I officiated as grand chaplain at the installation of the Nauvoo Lodge of Free Masons, at the Grove near the Temple. Grand Master Jonas, of Columbus, being present, a large number of people assembled on the occasion. The day was exceedingly fine; all things were done in order, and universal satisfaction was manifested. In the evening I received the first degree in Free Masonry in the Nauvoo Lodge, assembled in my general business office.”

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Mormon Dilemma 30

Posted in Masonic Logde and Mormonism, Mormon Dilemmas, tagged , , , , , , , , on 07/19/2011| 14 Comments »

Mormons Should be Involved with Masonic Lodge

Evidences and Reconciliations, pg. 357-358; “Many of the Saints were Masons, such as Joseph’s brother Hyrum, Heber C. Kimball, Elijah Fordham, Newel K. Whitney, James Adams, and John C. Bennett. These members called attention to the spirit of brotherhood and brotherly love which are the foundations of Masonic fraternity… The people of the Church needed friends. The work in Nauvoo would be hindered if opposition to the Church were allowed to grow. The Prophet and his brethren and sisters of the Church had suffered much without cause. They wanted peace. Perhaps Masonry would help. So, in the light of history, ran the thoughts of the people.” – John Widtsoe

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Mormon Dilemma 29

Posted in Masonic Logde and Mormonism, Mormon Dilemmas, tagged , , , , , , , , on 07/19/2011| 1 Comment »

Joseph Smith a member of the Masonic Lodge

Encyclopedia of Mormonism, pg. 1018; “For a time Nauvoo was a community almost unto itself. Its singular status, the inclusive character of its life patterns, and the extension of the religious vision into all aspects of culture were stabilized by a strong self-sufficient charter and even a militia, the Nauvoo Legion. Many visitors came to view the new city, and efforts to promote cultural and intellectual exchange increased. Joseph Smith and about 1,500 other Church members joined the Masonic lodges in Nauvoo and nearby Keokuk and Montrose to promote fraternal relations (see –>Freemasonry in Nauvoo).”

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