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I don't know if you guys have heard of the Christian Research Institute... I usually go to this site to find out what educated Christians have to say about things... I love this site... Bible answerman is on here... LOVE THAT GUY 
Anyways, I found this article called "Is Freemasonry Occultic" and I found it interesting in light of all the talk of the Masons and the Illuminati, etc. This is a very educated perspective on the Free Masons. I used this article to talk down a Christian friend of mine who joined... he is still in the Fraternity, but he has questions now
Freemasonry: Is Freemasonry Occultic?
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Mysterious symbols. Secret rites. Hidden teachings. Is this an accurate portrayal of what Freemasonry is all about? Is Masonry really occultic?
With close to 34,000 lodges around the globe and a membership numbering upwards of 6 million, it is obvious why the Encyclopedia Britannica would dub Freemasonry as the largest world-wide secret society. But just because something is secret does not necessarily mean that it’s occultic. In fact, the majority of Freemasons contend that their organization has no occultic elements whatsoever. However, the deeper we dig into the recesses of Masonic teaching, the more reprehensible the picture becomes.
Christian author John Weldon lists five ways in which Freemasonry fosters occultic involvement among its members: First, Freemasonry supports the now-popular New Age dictum that man houses within himself unlimited power that can be unlocked using specific procedures. Second, Freemasonry espouses a philosophy and a system of symbols which bear a striking resemblance to many of the occultic arts — for example kabbalism, Rosicrucianism, and hermetic philosophy. Third, Freemasonry encourages its members to discover the deeper significance (or “esoteric truths”) lying beneath its ceremonies and symbols. Fourth, Freemasonry promotes the development of altered states of consciousness, an exercise rooted in mysticism. Finally, a number of Masons regard their organization as the vehicle that will lead the world into an age of occultic enlightenment.
“Why are so many Masons unaware of this side of Freemasonry?,” one may well ask. The reason is that a large portion of Masons seldom strive to advance beyond the initial ranks or degrees offered within their organization. But as one progresses to higher degrees, more and more details about the underlying foundations of Masonic ideology are gradually revealed, including its occultic dimensions. It is therefore imperative that we warn others about the dangers brewing beneath the surface of the Masonic Lodge.
The previous was a shortened version of the following... If you are interested in facts with a biblical basis on this subject I suggest you read all of them!
http://www.equip.org/articles/the-masonic-lodge-and-the-christian-conscience
http://www.equip.org/articles/the-masonic-lodge-and-the-christian-conscience
http://www.equip.org/articles/should-christians-join-the-masonic-lodge
This last one addresses talk of George Bush and the Illuminati... This one is one of my personal favorites
http://www.equip.org/articles/en-route-to-global-occupation-and-the-new-world-order-
The truth will set you free ladies! Always keep searching! Do not lean on the understanding of others
With close to 34,000 lodges around the globe and a membership numbering upwards of 6 million, it is obvious why the Encyclopedia Britannica would dub Freemasonry as the largest world-wide secret society. But just because something is secret does not necessarily mean that it’s occultic. In fact, the majority of Freemasons contend that their organization has no occultic elements whatsoever. However, the deeper we dig into the recesses of Masonic teaching, the more reprehensible the picture becomes.
Christian author John Weldon lists five ways in which Freemasonry fosters occultic involvement among its members: First, Freemasonry supports the now-popular New Age dictum that man houses within himself unlimited power that can be unlocked using specific procedures. Second, Freemasonry espouses a philosophy and a system of symbols which bear a striking resemblance to many of the occultic arts — for example kabbalism, Rosicrucianism, and hermetic philosophy. Third, Freemasonry encourages its members to discover the deeper significance (or “esoteric truths”) lying beneath its ceremonies and symbols. Fourth, Freemasonry promotes the development of altered states of consciousness, an exercise rooted in mysticism. Finally, a number of Masons regard their organization as the vehicle that will lead the world into an age of occultic enlightenment.
“Why are so many Masons unaware of this side of Freemasonry?,” one may well ask. The reason is that a large portion of Masons seldom strive to advance beyond the initial ranks or degrees offered within their organization. But as one progresses to higher degrees, more and more details about the underlying foundations of Masonic ideology are gradually revealed, including its occultic dimensions. It is therefore imperative that we warn others about the dangers brewing beneath the surface of the Masonic Lodge.
The previous was a shortened version of the following... If you are interested in facts with a biblical basis on this subject I suggest you read all of them!
http://www.equip.org/articles/the-masonic-lodge-and-the-christian-conscience
http://www.equip.org/articles/the-masonic-lodge-and-the-christian-conscience
http://www.equip.org/articles/should-christians-join-the-masonic-lodge
This last one addresses talk of George Bush and the Illuminati... This one is one of my personal favorites
http://www.equip.org/articles/en-route-to-global-occupation-and-the-new-world-order-
The truth will set you free ladies! Always keep searching! Do not lean on the understanding of others
