{"id":2133,"date":"2011-08-06T03:30:59","date_gmt":"2011-08-06T03:30:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/127.0.0.1\/wordpress117\/?p=2133"},"modified":"2012-08-19T07:19:32","modified_gmt":"2012-08-19T07:19:32","slug":"the-masonic-order-and-christianity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.hayary.org\/wph\/?p=2133&lang=en","title":{"rendered":"The Masonic Order and Christianity"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Most People who join Masonic organizations have no idea what Masonry actually teaches. Many join for social reasons while others join for the benefits and prestige it offers. When they enter the Masonic Lodge they are faced with many symbols all with hidden meanings. Even Masonic leaders are well aware that the majority of people who join the Masons do not really know what Masonry teaches.<\/span><\/div>\n

In fact, Masonry intentionally misleads those Masons who have recently joined. The symbols and ceremonies of masonry have more than one meaning.<\/span><\/p>\n

When one studies Masonic literature, it is quite evident that there are definite conflicts between Christianity and Freemasonry.\u00a0 James 5:12 informs us that \u201cabout all things, brethren, swear not, neither by heaven, neither by earth, neither by any other oath.\u201d\u00a0 But the first thing that the person entering Masonry does is to take an oath, which is in violation of God\u2019s Word.\u00a0 This is the first area of conflict between Christianity and Masons.<\/span><\/p>\n

Who is the God of Masonry?<\/span><\/p>\n

Masons emphasize that to participate in the Masonic rituals \u201cone must believe and worship a Supreme Being.\u201d\u00a0 Is this Supreme Being the same God as the Christians worship, or is he a different god?\u00a0 But this Supreme Being is not the only god Masons worship!\u00a0 Many gods and goddesses are worshiped through the symbolism and rituals of Masonry.\u00a0 A few of the many gods that are worshiped are:\u00a0 Osiris, Bacchus, Dionysus, Adonis, and Mithra.<\/span><\/p>\n

A conflict between the Degrees of Masonry and the Bible is that the Bible warns against astrology, yet the Lodge is set up in such a way as to correspond with twelve signs of the zodiac, which is astrology.\u00a0 It should be noticed that the symbol of salvation is the \u201cbrazen serpent!\u201d\u00a0 Once again Christ is set aside for another symbol of salvation.\u00a0\u00a0 The Bible specifies that the serpent represents Satan; Masonry uses the serpent as a symbol of salvation.\u00a0 Revelation 22:16 explains:\u00a0 \u201cI Jesus am the root and offspring of David, and the Bright and Morning Star.\u201d\u00a0 Now, do the Masons worship Jesus as the \u201cbright and morning star?\u201d\u00a0 There are several reasons why this answer is \u201cNO!\u201d\u00a0 One reason is that everything in the Lodge is symbolical of something else, so if the \u201cbright and morning star\u201d is Christ in reality, it is only a symbol to the Mason. <\/span><\/p>\n


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(2)<\/span><\/div>\n

A Masonic writer Foster Bailey says:\u00a0 \u201cStage by stage they (the Masters of Wisdom) assist at the unfolding of the consciousness of the candidate until the time comes when he can \u201center into light,\u201d and, in turn become a light bearer, one of the Illuminati who can assist the Lodge on High in bringing humanity to light.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The \u201cMasters of Wisdom\u201d are spirit guides (actually demons) who are supposedly directing the way to a One World Order.\u00a0 The Illuminati is an organization that was founded on May 1, 1776 by a Jesuit priest, Adam Weishaupt.\u00a0 The name \u201cIlluminati\u201d is derived from Lucifer, (the Devil) The Illuminati was dedicated to a \u201cNew World Order\u201d or \u201cOne World Government\u201d (the exact goal of the new-agers of today).\u00a0 The date (May 1, 1776) is represented on every American dollar bill.\u00a0 On the back of the dollar bill will be found on the left side a pyramid with the all-seeing-eye above it.\u00a0 You will also notice that the capstone (or cornerstone) has been removed and is replaced with an all-seeing-eye.\u00a0 \u201cMDCCLXXVI which is 1776, and the words on the ribbon at the bottom are the words \u2018NOVUS ORDO SECLORUM\u201d which means \u201cNew World Order!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

An Anglican priest, writing under the pseudonym of Vindex calls Christianity a \u201cSubsidiary and Secondary\u201d belief, and so, a Mason whether he realizes it or not, is relegating his Christian faith to second place and putting Masonry first.\u00a0 Matthew 6:24 reminds us:\u00a0 \u201cNo man can serve two masters!\u00a0 For either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other.\u00a0 Ye cannot serve God and mammon.\u201d\u00a0 Elsewhere Matthew states:\u00a0 \u201cThou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve (Matthew 4:10).\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Author<\/span><\/p>\n

Dr. Cathy Burns has a degree in Bible philosophy and has spent many years doing extensive research on the New Age movement and related subjects.\u00a0 She has written many articles, tracts, and booklets on various subjects.\u00a0 Her name is listed in Who\u2019s Who in Religion;\u00a0\u00a0 Two Thousand Outstanding Intellectuals of the 20th Century;\u00a0 Five Hundred Notable Women;\u00a0 Outstanding People of the 20th Century;\u00a0 Who\u2019s Who in the East; Who\u2019s Who in America;\u00a0 World Who\u2019s Who of Women;\u00a0 Dictionary of International Biography;\u00a0\u00a0 and Two Thousand Notable American Women.<\/span><\/p>\n

______________________________ <\/span><\/p>\n

It is impossible to be a Christian and a Mason at the same time.<\/span><\/p>\n

(3) <\/span><\/p>\n

The Ideological Background of the Illuminati <\/span><\/p>\n

In 1492, the Alumbrado (The Enlightened) movement was founded by Spanish Marranos (baptized Jews who secretly kept their Talmudic faith) and a similar organization was founded in France in 1623 \u2013 \u201cGuerients\u201d who changed their name to Illuminati in 1722.\u00a0 The Spanish authorities attempted to stop the Alumbrado movement as early as 1527 when Ignatius Loyola was temporarily arrested for his activities with the Illuminati. <\/span><\/p>\n

On the night of Wednesday, May 1, 1776, three men gathered at the house of a young law professor, Adam Weishaupt, in the Bavarian town of Ingolstadt.\u00a0 They had decided to found a secret order to undermine the social system, at first, called the Orden der Perfektibilisten (The Order of Perfectibilists).\u00a0 Weishaupt had been working on the plans for this order ever since 1770.\u00a0 There was also another man who later went under the pseudonym Tiberius, though nothing more is known about him. <\/span><\/p>\n

All the members used pseudonyms in connection with their work.\u00a0 Weishaupt called himself Spartacus; Massenhausen became Ajax; and Zwack, Cato.\u00a0 Not long afterwards, in 1779, the Order was renamed Orden der Illuminaten.\u00a0 Their primary watchword was:\u00a0 \u201cThe Illuminati must control the world!\u201d In 1779, Spartacus (Weishaupt) had written a letter to Marius (Jakob Anton von Hertel) and Cato (Zwack) and suggested a change of name.\u00a0 They intended to call themselves \u201cBienenorden\u201d (Order of Bees) but they kept to \u201cOrden der Illuminaten\u201d in the end.\u00a0 Professor Weishaupt\u2019s religion authorized its members to use any means that would benefit the goal of the Illuminati.\u00a0 That goal was simple: the destruction of all Christianity. <\/span><\/p>\n

1886 was a big year for those uncovering the evidence that this conspiracy existed.\u00a0 Henry Edward Manning, Archbishop of Westminster, England, who wrote that the Communist International was: \u201c the work of secret, political societies, which from 1789 to this day have been perfecting their formation.\u201d He said that this conspiracy \u201cis now a power in the midst of the Christian and civilized world, pledged to the destruction of Christianity and the old civilization of Europe.\u201d \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

(4) <\/span><\/p>\n

A few years ago I received the following message: <\/span><\/p>\n

Dear Mr. Ardavast,<\/span><\/p>\n

It is a well-known fact to most Armenians in the Middle East.\u00a0 When he was \u2018elected\u2019 as a Catholicoss after the transfer of the late Garegin II of Cilicia (Garegin I of All Armenians \u2013 u
\nnfortunately yet another Freemason, but with a lesser degree and influence than notorious Aram I) to Echmiadzin, his \u2018brothers\u2019 in the Freemason lodge of \u201cEast of Kanaan\u201d hung a very large banner on the entire fa\u00e7ade of the Catholiccossate of Cilicia in Antelias (suburb of Beirut), congratulating him at the event.\u00a0 It was indeed very shameful for all conscious Armenians.\u00a0 He is very influential in the Masonic circles and holds tight contacts with other infamous well-known Freemason statesmen.\u00a0 Do you have any doubt that had not he been a high-ranked Freemason, would he be appointed chairman of the Zionist den called W.C.C. (World Council of Churches)?<\/span><\/p>\n

Best regards, <\/span><\/p>\n

P.S.\u00a0 I have once seen in a secret internal journal of Lebanese Freemasonry in Arabic, a message forwarded to Aram I where they expressed about their pride having their 33-degree \u2018brother\u2019 among their ranks.\u00a0 Moreover, the presidents of both branches of Freemasonry in Lebanon, i.e. \u201cGrand Loge du Cedre\u201d (Grand Freemason Lodge of the Cedar \u2013 Scottish Rite and \u201cEast of Kanaan\u201d \u2013 US wing) are ethnic Armenian \u2018Grand Masters\u2019, one of them is called Michel Zeitunlian.\u00a0 Can you imagine to what an extent has degeneration reached in the ranks of the descendents of the Great Armenian Genocide?\u00a0 The \u2018traditions\u2019 of Krikor Zohrab, Agnouni, Rouben Zartarian and Tiran Kelekian of the \u201cOttoman Grand Orient Lodge\u201d is continuing and progressing.<\/span><\/p>\n

Aramyis Karnetsi \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Aram I is totally devoted to the World Council of Churches headquartered in Geneva Switzerland. One of the movements, which the WCC has supported wholeheartedly, is the ecumenical movement, which actually means (the union of all Christian denominations into one great ecclesiastical body), not for good, but rather for diverting true Christian thought. In essence, the destruction of Christianity.\u00a0 Aram I is so busy within the WCC, that he has no time concentrating on developing future leaders for Armenia\u2019s Churches. Unfortunately, there is time for Aram I to brainwash existing clergy of the One World Council of Churches, but not defending the 1700-year Armenian Apostolic Church.<\/span><\/p>\n

Aram I, states:\u00a0 \u201cOur seminary is a sacred place where committed and visionary people are prepared to serve our Church and people.\u00a0 More than any time the Seminary of Antelias is called to play a decisive role at this crucial juncture of our history where the needs and expectations of our Church are so many and diverse.\u201d\u00a0 Diverse = different<\/span><\/p>\n

(5) <\/span><\/p>\n

In 1994 a few Armenian patriots had gathered at a restaurant in Geneva, Switzerland. It happened that Aram I was there also, since he was visiting the WCC headquarters. A close friend of mine who was present, noticed that Aram I was speaking very \u201cWorldly\u201d. My friend was disgusted. <\/span><\/p>\n

Today, Armenia\u2019s national churches in the Diaspora are in dire situations. Parishioners are declining, churches are in disrepair, and financially stressed (many in the red).\u00a0 There is no sign of replacements for retiring priests. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Throughout the history of Armenian\u2019s ancient Church, there were always defenders that did not allow emperors, kings, tsars or World Council of Churches to change or desecrate their national church.\u00a0 They defended it with their lives. <\/span><\/p>\n

The World Council of Churches has long been committed to the social gospel, which means that it has accepted the socialist economic philosophy as the ideal way of life.\u00a0 The W.C.C. has often expressed deep concern over oppression and injustice especially, they say, as it exists in the capitalist countries.\u00a0 It seems that truth is not truth, but rather what present day moneychangers (such as those that Christ drove from the temple) want it to be.\u00a0 Truth should be simple.\u00a0 Truth is the foundation for all of life, whether for individuals, families, or nations. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Aram I (illuminati) should be defrocked for contaminating Armenia\u2019s ancient church and identifying it to \u201corthodox\u201d churches. He should be replaced by a true defender of the Armenian Apostolic Church, in order to return to the purity of its 1700-year church. The criterion for Christian leaders should not only have oratorical skills, but rather, how devotedly they embrace Jesus Christ, instead of having strayed towards The One World Council of Churches. If you are a Mason who is also interested in following Christ, you have a decision to make.\u00a0 Either you can continue on in Masonry and pay homage and worship to Lucifer, or you must renounce your membership and follow Christ.\u00a0 There are parish leaders who are true to Christ, but cannot speak out, for fear of being defrocked. They would defend the Christian Armenian Apostolic Church.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Oh! Catholicos Khrimian Hairik, where art thou? <\/span><\/p>\n

Compiled and authored by;<\/span><\/p>\n

Ardavast Avakian<\/span><\/p>\n

Livonia Michigan<\/span><\/p>\n

ardavast@att.net<\/span><\/p>\n

June 17, 2011<\/span><\/p>\n

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