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@@BrandonCole_edohia "Christian" means Christ Like. And refusing to proclaim Jesus Christ as the one true Savior disqualifies anyone from calling themselves quote Christian.
@@charleneguye2258 6 Wherefore, redemption cometh in and through the Holy Messiah; for he is full of grace and truth. 7 Behold, he offereth himself a sacrifice for sin, to answer the ends of the law, unto all those who have a broken heart and a contrite spirit; and unto none else can the ends of the law be answered
The only religion I know of that believes that are Jehovah Witnesses. As far as I know, all other biblical and Christian religions don’t see allegiance and worship as synonymous. Christ himself paid taxes to Rome, it is not contradictory to ally yourself with a body as long as it does not go against gospel principles.
"Do not suppose that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I did not come to bring peace, but a sword." Matt 10:34 And boy, were no truer words spoken by him. It's like he could see human nature and all the evil they would commit in his name. Hey, at least he was honest there. XD
True.. I don't think anyone here denys that. I go to the church of JESUS CHRIST of latter day saints. I've been taught that Jesus Christ is my Lord and Savior my entire life.
Jesus Christ is the only way is correct, But we are to Worship the FATHER. Father, Son and Holy Spirit are fully one in spirit, but are 3 beings making up the Godhead. Technically GOD is the FATHER, so there is one GOD over all. I learned this through the study of Near Death Experiences NDE's. Church member since 30-Oct-1971 till NOW, but studied NDE's since about the 1980's.
@@nothingtoprotect Confusing! I wish I’d known about the Freemason origins of the temple endowment. I had no idea about the Freemason origins of the church I once belonged to.
@Roman-e7b , Interesting comment. King Solomon's Kingdom fell through his son Rehoboam, rather than God actually punishing Solomon himself and King James Kingdom also fell through his son, King Charles l when Oliver Cromwell took off his head. In The Bible, it states that whosoever will change the words will suffer the plagues within The Book. However, in the fronts piece of some King James Bibles it warns that 'Popish persons' went about changing passages. One example I found is that in The King James Bible it just says Ishmael was a wild man but later translations are saying he's a 'wild donkey ' of a man. So where does 'donkey' come from?
@@nothingtoprotect to answer question quickly. 1. Freemasonry ceremony is an altered ceremony from the original Moses temple. The pharasees set up the masonic lodges and teach this altered ceremony for power on earth.
This was so helpful to me, I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, serving a Mission at Church Headquarters. I was born in England and had a father who was a 33rd Degree Mason. My father knew nothing of the church. I was converted in California 35 years ago. As it was considered a secret organization. he never spoke about it. All I remember is that his Lodge of Instruction meetings were Monday nights. I remember seeing his regalia and his white robe with the red cross on it , his red velvet cap and his sword, I thing that was Knights of Malta. It was not until he died suddenly at 45 years of age and his funeral was attended by over 350 men and women I had never seen before that I realized what it actually must have meant to him. I would so love a tour of this building and to learn more whilst I am here in Salt Lake City. Thank you again for this amazing presentation.
so you don/t mind that JOSEPH SMITH murdered people the day he was killed in a jail cell? wow - you people are really blind. you don't bother to seek truth you just believe any old lie they tell you
I’m a M.M. For 60 years a member at Friendship Lodge 247 F&AM in PA , it is always a pleasure to learn more about other Masonic bodies, and their associations. John M. Barden
My Dad was a Mason and always wore the ring.. HE WAS a Methodist and we were LDS.. He was the most compassionate man I ever knew in my life.. He joined the LDS church in 1996.. One story my Mom always told was back in the day when my oldest brother was a baby .. They were driving on vacation and broke down on side of the road .. my dad got out and walked about a 1/2 mile or so and after about an hour came back with help My mom questioned him and he told her he had used a hand gesture that stopped another Mason brother and he came to his side.. I’ll never forget that story ..
My friend had a similar story. He and his dad broke down in Alabama in the 1960s They were black. His dad stepped beside the car and did a sign and multiple cars stopped to help that were white and the car was fixed at no cost and they were safe and were able to continue their drive to Florida.
@@missanthrope2 supposedly to be a 33rd degree you choose satan/lucifer..you have a choice to take the skeleton hand and follow evil and do a allegedly human sacrifice or stay at 32nd degree forever. Allegedly have children for ritual purposes in their buildings
I’m not a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, but I am on the square and I would like to say “thank you”. This is one of the most respectful videos that covers Freemasonry I’ve found on TH-cam. Absolutely wonderful to watch.
@koltoncrane3099 0 seconds ago I was on Reddit and commented on the free mason page. I was banned a day later for asking an honest question. I’ve listened to videos about free masonry and some of their ideas. The free masons have leaked a few books back in the 1800s at least for lower levels. It’s like the idea of free masons promoting the betterment of mankind is great! But then I remember listening to how president fdr was a free mason and banned gold ownership. The free mason fdr also put tons of occult symbols or maybe talismans on the fiat dollar. Some will say oh they’re just images, but some videos ties some images to occult or older society’s in the past. It’s like fdr if he wanted to help people he could have banned the federal reserve. The federal reserve act states the federal reserve is privately owned and pays a 6% dividend. If fdr banned a private central bank he would have limited new credit expansions which leads to bigger busts. But he promoted banks and stopped workers from saving the fruit of their labor in precious metals. Using sound money makes it harder for the government and banks to commit theft or steal purchasing power or inflation by expanding the money supply. Fractional reserve banking happened in the 1800s but they were more cautious or seemed to be cause there was no bailouts. In 2008 banks literally owned the federal reserve which they knew would bail them out. Privatize gains and socialize losses. And taxes then goes to pay government debt that the private central bank owns and then collects dividends from. I was banned from Reddit Freemasons for asking why a free mason president acted like he didn’t care about mankind. Some say well he fought communism or had to print money to stop communism from coming to the U.S. That’s all a lie. It was money printing in the 1920s that caused the boom which led to the bust. It always happens. Read US monetary history by Murray Rothbard.
If you know free masons do they think fdr acted as a free mason when he totally changed the entire monetary system in the U.S. effectively ending gold contracts etc and how people saved the fruits of their labor? Or was fdr acting purely out of political and economical stress and pressures and trying to stave off communism? It blows my mind. The dollar went from 20 to 35 an ounce being devalued. But zero consideration it seemed went into the idea of credit expansion from fractional reserve banking then leading to contractions which maybe viewed as recessions in the business cycle. Christians by being silent seem to promote or condone theft as long as it’s institutional theft done by money printing. Eccles a famous Utahn helped promote Keynesian economics or something in the Great Depression. I will say it’s shocking I found Muslims actually are still against usury or some websites said Muslims should avoid interest or donate all interest to the church or charity.
And when a man goes to church, doesn't that point him in the direction of "Jesus" and becoming a better man? In Freemasonry, a man is taught that he should regularly attend his place of worship and is therefore pointed in the direction of the Supreme Being to make him better. Stop believing all the falsehoods of Freemasonry that are being spread around by the ignorant. Oh, and by the way, Freemasonry meetings ARE NOT places of worship before you also get that misguided information in your head.
@Jenny_1158 You are ignorant of the cults or "crafts" teachings. Christians don't take sworn oaths on their lives to an organization founded by a self professed Luciferan (Albert Pike, in his early books to verify yourself). Pastor Billy Crone in a recent series describes fully. Also, look to the biblical stories of the Nicolations and of the golden bull if you believe the Christian God is tolerant of other gods or mixing of their practices. You might be surprised.
@Jenny_1158 And does the lodge say to place your loyalty to them first or to any other source or diety? (I know far more then you or your Master Masons could. Below for them only as I call them out. I am Steven Lauren Warner=2392=Authority of Jesus Christ) Nothing but everything in him.
@@erasmosouza8911 You won't "receive an invitation". If it is something you want, you have to contact your local masonic lodge and let it be known. They will then provide you with a petition (an application for membership). It has to be YOUR desire in your heart to join. Your first step is to make the request. I can tell you, despite the many twisted misconceptions about Freemasonry on youtube and elsewhere on the internet, it will be a lifelong worthwhile journey!
Thank you so much! This film was so helpful to me and my testimony as a latter-day Saint woman. I have often wondered and worried about the temple ceremony being the same as the Mason ceremony. But now I see the truth and how Joseph Smith put together the Temple ceremony under the direction of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I am so grateful For these explanations. Thank you so much.
My father is a mason! I’ve been a member of Job’s Daughters since 2013 and it has been the greatest part of my life 🩷 Lon is a great man and good friend of my family, any question I’ve had about masonry or the Salt Lake Masonic Temple, he always has the perfect answer and gives it in a way that an outsider can understand!
@Jeanie-nv7lo Then it was not a legitimate lodge.... It was Clandestine.... Which are notorious for that kind of behavior. Those bad seeds weed themselves out of legit lodges.... Especially in today's day and age.
He pointed out that everything he is restrained from speaking about is available online. I. e. Just because you can find information about nuclear submarines doesn't give a sailor/ submariner the right to talk about this things
It is said, that those who are slow to embrace the truth by faith, can easily behold its testimony in the stones of the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt.
Interesting. I was a Mason many years ago. I found it very comforting to belong to and I appreciated the good work we did. I left it years ago as the members began getting old. Now I am a devout atheist and have little respect for all religions but Masonry is a fine organization and I really liked that this speaker did not press his LDS beliefs onto his explanation of Freemasonry. Nice work.
@@michaelt.9372 I don't know what you mean. I do not reveal Masonic secrets that were shared with me as a Mason. I respect that obligation, although frankly, those secrets are on no interest or value to anyone not in the brotherhood. I would not rejoin as my status as an atheist disqualifies me.
As someone who is always curious about different belief systems and traditions, this video was incredibly enlightening for me. It was fascinating to see the parallels between Freemasonry and Latter-day Saint Temple ordinances and how they both emphasize principles of morality and spirituality. Learning about the rich history and symbolism within the Salt Lake Masonic Temple was truly eye-opening. I appreciate the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of these interconnected traditions and how they contribute to the spiritual growth and enlightenment of their members. Thank you for sharing this insightful exploration, it has provided me with a new perspective and appreciation for the diversity of spiritual practices in the world.
@@ggtwice You are twisting the scriptures. There are MANY MANY verses in the BIBLE that provide further instruction on this topic. But people like you teach this twisted and false interpretation of the Bible because you are disciples of Martin Luther and his doctrine "sola fide." Jesus disagrees with your bologna teachings. Try reading a few other verses in the Bible, especially the actual WORDS OF JESUS in the BIBLE. Sola fide is NOT BIBLICAL.
@@ggtwice that’s referring to man’s work(like jobs), not Gods work. That scripture says we’re saved by grace THROUGH FAITH. And there’s another scripture that states: “faith without works is dead”(GODS WORK) And that’s referring to acting according to your belief, living the gospel. Faith= belief+action Most Religions teach that all you have to do is believe, and you are saved. Which is ridiculous and only step one of the full truth. If you truly believe, You will LIVE IT. Striving to become like Jesus daily by actively repenting of your sins, following the commandments, and preach his gospel. Love is also requires action. For example Jesus asked Peter 3 times.. “do you love me?” “Then feed my sheep” ACTION. And the FIRST AND GREATEST COMMANDMENT is to love thy God with all thy heart, mind and soul.
Nice video. I am an LDS Freemason in Utah, and I have been in that building many times, but it still amazes and delights me to see or hear about some detail that had escaped me in the past. I too feel like Masonry has enhanced my church worship, and edified me as a person trying to be more like Jesus Christ. I'm grateful for many of the wonderful non-LDS Masons in our state, some of whom have become some of my best friends. It's truly a wonderful organization with amazing history (both connected to the early LDS Church and in Europe), and impressive and sacred rituals and secrets which are calculated to bring out the best in a man in THIS life--without making any theological statements about salvation or exaltation in the NEXT life, the way my religion and LDS temple worship does.
@@Jeanie-nv7lo Heber C Kimball said it the best "I wish that all men were masons and would live up to their profession, then the world would be in a much better state than it is now.” Whitney, Orson F. (1888). Life of Heber C. Kimball: Apostle, Father and Founder of the British Mission. Salt Lake City, Utah: Kimball Family. p. 27.
@@MichaelBurk-sj1tw Albert Pike was a man; not a secret. He was a great thinker and highly educated, and was highly influential on the form and substance of the Scottish Rite. He is thus generally held in high esteem by Freemasons (especially Scottish Rite Masons), and why a bust of him can be seen in the grand hall in the Utah temple. Some people accuse Pike of weird things like Luciferianism, but those claims are entirely baseless, and come from a misreading out of context of half of a particular paragraph in his book Morals and Dogma of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, which I have next to me on my shelf right now.
Man this is amazing…as a member of the Church and as a Mason I love this so much…Most Worshipful Brother Lon is an amazing man and I’m grateful to know him personally!
@@lucasdiaz9210 No women can’t join Freemasonry. It’s a fraternity for men. There is OES Order of the Eastern Star. The lady would have to be related to a mason in order to join.
Thank you for this tour and information. My great grandfather was a Free Mason. I couldn’t find any info on him but watching this I respect what you explain and tell us. Thank you I am a member of the church as was he. Thank you
I have been a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints since 2003 and I was baptized in 2005. I all Know is that we serve one TRUE God, His Son Jesus Christ and with the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Jesus Christ is at the centre of our faith. Because he died and resurrected, I too will die and resurrect he will have mercy on my soul. Hence, I try to seek righteousness in all I do.
As an LDS, and a Freemason, i enjoyed seeing the various rooms of the Grand Lodge of Utah. I reside in another state. I appreciate the format of the video, and it was great to have a former LDS bishop who is also a Scottish Rite and York Rite Mason serve as tour guide. Well done.
I'm a catechumen in an Orthodox church under the ecumenical patriarchate of Constantinople founded in the year 38 by the apostle Andrew, I'm being baptised next month ☦️
"Thou shalt have no other Gods before me. How does that fit in here at the masonic temple?" Freemasonry is not a religion. The discussion of religion in the Lodge and among Freemasons is forbidden.
Are you a Christian or an Israelite (you can be both, but be careful with your answer). If you're a true Christian then the most important commandment Joshua gave to his followers was "Love God (YHWH) with all your heart, all your mind, all your soul" and second "love your fellow man as you love yourself (without prejudice)". Then if you are a member of one of the 12 tribes of Israel then the entire law of Moshe applies to you, otherwise only the 7 commandments of Noha apply. The first being "Do not worship idols" and yes the imagery of Joshua and the cross ARE Idols.
“Lon”, the Mason, was a wonderful host. Thoroughly enjoyed this episode.👍My grandfather was a 33rd degree Mason and was an amazing example of what this society means to its members.
As a Latter-day Saint mason, I’ve found member of both organizations curious about each other, but with the same questions overlapping about secrecy and “what actually goes on in there” But I’ve told each that my experience in masonry and in the temple enhances the other. One leads to salvation but both help me to be a better member of society and to be mindful of my fellow man.
🌹🌿 The Egyptian Statues, at the front of the Freemason Lodge are interesting. Considering that there are Freemason Symbols in the Egyptian Hieroglyphs. The King James Bible was Translated from Aramaic Egyptian ♀️ Hebrew and Greek. And The Book of Mormon is Translated from Reformed Egyptian ♀️
Nice to see a fellow Latter-day Saint Mason on here. My experiences mirror yours that you've described here. Greetings from Saint George Lodge No. 33, F&AM of Utah. 🙂
@@BrandonCole_edohi Hopefully I’ll find myself your direction but if you’re in west Texas, come visit Midland Centennial Lodge No. 1448, Grand Lodge of Texas AF&AM
As an active member of the Church and as a Mason who has served as the Master of my lodge and as a district deputy of the Grand Master in the state of Idaho I can say truthful this is the best post I have seen on the explanation of the craft in relationship to the Church
This was a very interesting video to watch! I was a latter-day saint from 2019-late 2022 And my biggest catalyst for leaving was actually the temple endowment and Joseph Smith being a mason. Although I still have some of the same thoughts, if not all of them that I did then, this was a very helpful video to understand the differences between the faith and the fraternity
One thing that might be helpful to remember is that just because we don't have all the answers, doesn't mean we should throw away the things we have received answers to. If you have a bowl of various fruits that you like and don't like, are you going to throw away the whole bowl? No, you're probably going to keep the fruit that you do like and enjoy those. Same concept. God wants you back. We want you back. You are part of us and I don't have to know you to say that to you and to know it is true. Please think it over. :)
Their is an enormous need for people to seek discernment. The Latter Day Saint church is the restored Church of Jesus Christ but all members should seek a spirit of discernment through the Holy Ghost.
One thing to think about, also, is that the Book of Mormon is filled with symbolism that is also represented in the Endowment. He could have learned much about the Endowment's contents before he was even involved in Masonry to begin with.
My grandfather was a mason, ex Air Force pilot, and his career was an air traffic controller. He was heavily religious but I don’t know exactly what sect. He did go as far as practicing poisonous snake handling while everyone mumbles in tongues! He was a very caring man who would pick up hitchhikers and bring them to his home to feed them and let them sleep. This was in the 60s and 70s. He also usually lived on farmland and would offer them a job if he felt they weren’t dangerous. Sorry to ramble but this just made me think of him for the short time I knew him.
But it puts you squarely at odds with the one True God. I’m shocked this guy could be a Christian, yet pledge himself to a polytheistic secret society. Jesus didn’t die to give us 31 different flavors of salvation. I just think a TRUE Christian needs to spend some time in the first 5 books of the Bible to see how God feels about all this.
@productamadeus8745 Masonry isn't a religion, it isn't a form of salvation. It's a fraternity for men of all faiths , which is why any religious aspect of it is very basic and kept to a minimum. You are speaking about a topic of which you have absolutely no first hand knowledge of!!! Perhaps you should join the fraternity before you jump to uneducated conclusions!!!!
@@andrewevans1658 The fraternity is insignificant. This is about whether a Christian who is in dwelt by the Holy Spirit should pledge himself to a Universalist institution. My fraternity is infinitely more powerful than men playing silly secret games like it’s the 1500’s. People don’t need secret truths. They need to repent of their sins and put their faith in Christ.
@@productamadeus8745 they easily go hand in hand!! It has for centuries and will continue for centuries to come !!! Please feel free to keep hiding in your tiny bubble rather than seeking enlightenment and education!
@@andrewevans1658 enlightenment??? Repent and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
I’m a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Last year while visiting Philadelphia, I came across a Masonic temple while walking to our temple and scheduled a tour for one of my days there. I was curious bc I’d heard Joseph Smith had had connections with Masonry and there were similarities in some of our temple symbols, and I’ve learned that it’s best to learn about things from the source. While the Philadelphia lodge and salt lake ones are different in a lot of ways, there are a lot of similarities-like the Philly one also has Egyptian, Moorish, and Gothic rooms. I hadn’t known until the tour that many Founding Fathers were Masons. I had a lot of questions about the symbolism we saw, and our guide was often unable to answer them-not because he wasn’t allowed, but because he didn’t know, as he was not a Mason himself. Actually, I was disappointed that he treated the institution with mockery. Despite his flippancy, however, the tour was illuminative and has enriched my temple attendance since then, since I have a new understanding of some of the symbols we share.
I've been to that Temple. It's absolutely beautiful...literally steps from Philadelphia City Hall. Next time you are on the East Coast, make a visit to the Temple in NYC...another absolutely beautiful building.
@@jamesflake6601 I don’t know what you mean-we didn’t discuss any handshakes. Like I say, there were a lot of things our guide didn’t know about, but I was disappointed that the way he chose to respond to my questions was to say you could go online and look up any of their secret stuff. He had totally misunderstood my questions as wanting to know all their secrets. I only wanted to know what they were willing to share publicly, because I respect that they value keeping some things, for lack of a better word, sacred. I would like the same respect for the things I hold sacred, and I didn’t want to cross such boundaries out of mere curiosity.
@sunnylilacs I would like to know Why so many temple practices are so similar to the masons. The green apron, for example. And the old blood. And the old blood oath that you dontbdo anymore. I know bcs I left it
Well done. I'd would love to be able to visit that Masonic Lodge. We have nothing like that in Louisiana. My lodge basically split in two. One part is our meeting room or temple, and the other is for non-masonic gatherings. Like eating. That room has a very large kitchen and we cook many of our meals there. Unlike many lodges, we eat first and then conduct our meeting. I don't know if it's a thing, but many of our Motorcycle lodges don't have a building at all, and use other lodges facilities for their meetings. We just hosted one this last Saturday. And we've assisted in raising some of their Fellow Craft's masons to Master because they don't have enough members to do it on their own.
The two pillars at the entrance of Solomon's Temple are called Jachin and Boaz. Jachin is the pillar on the right, and Boaz is the pillar on the left when facing the entrance.
@@Omhuart the place of the pillars depends on what freemasonry ritual you’re doing… this can vary….some put Jachin on the right and Boaz and n the left… or on the contrary…
I had a photography studio in the Masonic temple in Los Angeles across the street from the convention center. My room was the Eastern star room. I restored this room with the star on the ceiling, took me a month to paint it and replace all of the colored lights in each of the star points. Polished all of the brass. This was the Siloam chapter 406. I still have the Bible that was presented to the order dated April 11, 1923. It now sits on a table in my living room. That makes this bible over 100 years old ! Sadly I do not have any photos.
The Book of Mormon denounces secret combinations as "most abominable and wicked above all, in the sight of God." They are also considered to be one of the signs that a people is ripe for the Lord's vengeance, and according to the Book of Mormon, in the last days, they will be prevalent on the earth.
He brought back the ancient processes to help strengthen family bonds and to do God's work in the temple ultimately though they killed him as the church moves forward and we sustain leaders and practices it becomes more pure as Christ is which is the only salvation possible in this day
The fact of the matter is that I am a master mason with the masonic heritage going back for generations. A Mason has several duties that he pledges and the first and most important is to his creator.
Merci pour la vidéo, j'ai pris plaisir à la visualiser, cependant je me demande comment cet homme est membre et a des appels à l'église de surquoit va au Temple pendant que dans les entretiens pour avoir une recommandation d'entrée dans le temple on te demande si tu es affilié aux organisations qui sont contraires aux principe de l'Eglise/ Aidez moi à comprendre si ce n'est le cas...
Matthew 5:36-37 - Nor shall you swear by your head, because you cannot make one hair white or black. But let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No,’ ‘No.’ For whatever is more than these is from the evil one. Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for us All you holy angels and saints of heaven, pray for us In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, AMEN✝️
Master Masons can become Shriners. Shriner's Hospitals are one of the finest charitable organizations on earth. Our oldest son was born with multiple birth defects and had many surgeries at Shriner's Hospitals in South Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Utah. My wife and I appreciated the world-class health care, but even more importantly, we loved how the Shriner's system made our son feel important and empowered. Our experience has been that Masons and Shriners are exemplary human beings.
Hi Bro. Magleby! I had the opportunity to make cloth masks/mask covers for Shriners during that part of 2020. It was cool seeing all the symbols when I dropped them off, though I didn't know their meanings. I love that there are so many people out doing good in the world and that your family was able to benefit from this system as well.
Heber C Kimball said it the best "I wish that all men were masons and would live up to their profession, then the world would be in a much better state than it is now.” Whitney, Orson F. (1888). Life of Heber C. Kimball: Apostle, Father and Founder of the British Mission. Salt Lake City, Utah: Kimball Family. p. 27.
Don LeFevre, a past church spokesman said that the LDS Church and in outdated reference to such policies, "strongly advises its members not to affiliate with organizations that are secret, oath-bound, or would cause them to lose interest in church activities."
The connection strengthens families and does good work however they killed Smith because ultimately the church has morals that don't align with theirs Harriman Joseph wanted an out for the people and died for it and it's the only book in conjunction with the Bible that can save Humanity if we only knew just how important his sacrifice was
How fascinating. Im a black belt in Taekwondo (World taekwondo federation) and i can tell you the tradition, symbolism, and lore from that style has more overlap into lds teaching and culture than youd think. You start as a white belt, 10 gup (no experience), move down to 1 gup (red belt) and become a black belt. Then, almost like being baptized, you realize how much you dont know and tbat its also your responsibility to teach others. You then become 1 dan, and you progress to 9th degree black belt (the whole process taking decades). Technically, a 10th dan is a 9th degree grand master whi has died in that rank and now is on the other side of tbings. But the lore and wisdom, teaching bad men to be good and good to be better is intensely interesting.
The entrance to Solomon’s Temple was majestically flanked by two significant pillars, Jachin and Boaz, symbolizing strength and establishment. Jachin, situated on the right, signifies “He will establish,” while Boaz, positioned on the left, signifies “In Him is strength.” These pillars are not merely structural elements but profound symbols in Masonic tradition, representing foundational principles that inculcate stability and support within the Masonic teachings and allegories. Inculcate means to instill or teach an idea, attitude, or habit by persistent instruction. It involves repeatedly and consistently embedding a particular value, belief, or knowledge into someone's mind or behavior.
Very well done. I just visited the ancient temples on the Nile. The tall pillars in the Egyptian room reminded me of those Egyptian temples. They even painted them in ancient colors that still exist on some pillars blocked from the sun. So much mystery is connected to ancient Egypt.
I add my appreciation for the information. It adds to the truths found all around me. This gives me incentive to look for avenues to become better than I am. Thank you.
🌹🌿 The Egyptian Statues at the front of the Freemason Lodge are interesting. Considering that there are Freemason Symbols in the Egyptian Hieroglyphs. The King James Bible was Translated from Aramaic Egyptian ♀️ Hebrew and Greek. And The Book of Mormon is Translated from Reformed Egyptian ♀️
"They are unable to see the glorious light of the Good News. They don’t understand this message about the glory of Christ, who is the exact likeness of God."
Earlier in life, Joseph Smith was a treasure hunter and general con man. He was entered as a Freemason. 2 weeks later, he lifted the ancient rituals of Freemasonry and claimed he was given them to fabricate this religion.
Two Masons approach me with membership, and said they wanted to “help” me out financially. They presented me an opportunity to invest in a pyramid scheme. This scheme was deemed “legitimate” by the Lawyers that engineered it. However; I declined for several reasons, the main reason was it involved taking advantage of naive people. One of them was myself. So; After I refused their offer they made a statement; That I didn’t have any business sense. Basically insulting me for not participating in their pyramid scheme. Beware; Even if you are a Lawyer, most Lawyers think they’re here on Earth to legally take advantage of others. Their business sense involves woes to others…
@@anthonyiocca5683 If any Freemason attempts to use the craft for financial gain, they can expect to be removed from Freemasonry. Joseph Smith could not do such things in a Masonic Lodge, so he created a religion that gave him other people's money, their wives & daughters.
joseph was poor, joseph was well known as an honest boy then man. whatever he was associated with he shed it all when he was assigned to be a prophet and witness to Jesus Christ and restore the church Jesus established when he was here. the restoring is to allow again people to be baptized to become His disciples as well as to prepare for His return. history of early church members tells it took awhile for members to slowly disconnect from worldly ways and associations. those who didn’t want to, didn’t. it’s that simple. everyone will have the opportunity to accept or decline this doctrine. it’s okay to say there are former members and those that don’t believe, like yourself. no one is forced. if members behave that way they are still learning how to share like i did how it works. hopefully that helped in some way :)
Nothing to fear. All powerful things can be used for good and evil but it's nice to see people demystifying this organization. I have a lot pf respect for them. Our country was build on Freemasonry.
@@Lovecatholicfaith I don't understand why is there sooo many people thinking their religion is the only religion there is and acting like their religion doesn't hide any secrets from the public? every religion have their own bad apples and every religion is different because if all religions were the same , there would only be one religion. If y'all consider yourself religious follow your commandments and be a better persons instead of criticizing others.
@@Lovecatholicfaith I’m totally with you about Jesus is the way, and the truth. Just curious. Can you give a scripture reference for the no rituals thing? I don’t remember seeing that.
As a former member of the LDS church, dont be fooled that you need to be a member of either of these groups. You have your own connection to a higher power within you. It's never outside of yourself.
No one ever implied in this video that membership in either was any type of moral or spiritual requirement. Sorry if you felt like you were forced in your personal life.
Keep in mind that the Masonic order is a fraternity, not a religious institution. As with all good institutions, it can contribute positively to people's lives without being a religion. Nor is its existence meant to replace any of the world's religions, for it is through our religious denominations that our spiritual salvation is achieved.
The auditorium has also been used for public music events. Many of us have been in there to attend the Christmas concerts of the music group The Lower Lights for several years. It's a beautiful space.
My understanding was that God and Jesus, through the Spirit, were the authors of the Gospel and Temple Endowment. This is what Joseph Smith claimed throughout his time as Prophet. Why then, are we now making excuses for Joseph “adapting” portions of Masonic ceremony for temple ceremony? If anyone is to blame, would it not be God Himself who adapted these ceremonies?
I didn’t ask why “The Church” was making excuses. I’m asking why this video creator is. It’s a logical inconsistency if Joseph claimed that the endowment was authored by God, while this creator is making a claim that Joseph “adapted” it from Masonry. Joseph never drew a connection between Masonic ritual and the endowment himself, and the Church has outright denied any connection for over a century. Finding a palatable “middle-ground” for LDS members is simply a way of masking cognitive dissonance. But it does not address the multitude of conflicting statements given over the years. The Prophet was either a liar, or later prophets were.
This was very interesting. I’ve always wondered why Joseph Smith adapted some of the words and symbolism from Freemasons. It makes sense. Truth is not found only in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Fascinating!
I am a member of the LDS church & a Freemason. In the 1970’s I tried to go to a Lodge meeting in Provo and was refused entry when I would not disclose what church I belonged to. I told my questioners that I would also not tell them what my political party affiliation was, because as a California Mason I was forbidden to discuss politics & religion in lodge. The Utah Masons would not let me attend lodge because they suspected me I was LDS. I am glad to see the Utah Lodge must have abandoned that practice.
Membership and participation in Freemasonry do not contradict with any of the teachings or policies of the Church, and therefore do not result in any answer to the temple recommend questions that would lead to the temple recommend being withheld.
The Book of Mormon denounces secret combinations as "most abominable and wicked above all, in the sight of God." They are also considered to be one of the signs that a people is ripe for the Lord's vengeance, and according to the Book of Mormon, in the last days, they will be prevalent on the earth.
@zon3665 every instance of secret combinations includes that the purpose of such are to get gain or power, to carry out wickedness, and to protect the wicked from being discovered or from suffering justice. It starts in the "more wicked" part of a society and spreads. It's the purpose of the secret combinations that matter, not that something is held secret. Joseph and Hyrum don't seem to have made a connection between Masonry and secret combinations.
@@zon3665 Context matters. The Book of Mormon denounced those secret combinations which were calculated to allow evil men to murder and rob. Masonry does not resemble such combinations in any sense whatsoever. Indeed, if one denounces any organization based solely on the fact that it has secrets which are only divulged to the initiated, one must also denounce both the modern LDS Church AND the ancient Christian Church established by Jesus and the Apostles (and which are well-documented to have included secret initiatory Mystery rites).
As a Knight Templar and Mason for over 25 years I congratulate you on this informative and accurate account of the worlds oldest and largest fraternity.
@@KlovekorntheRelicHunter that's why he didn't disclose that KJV version was a masonic bible now did he! Luke 8:17 “For nothing is secret, that shall not be made manifest; neither any thing hid, that shall not be known and come abroad.” Can't be satanist but its lucifer the light you seek! What's to be proud of?
None of these Masonic Temples represent the floor of King Solomon's Temple like they're supposed to. It's supposed to look like a chessboard, with a black star in the center. For a Grand Lodge, it should have at least one of them. Yet I didn't see any at all here.
Some think the G stands for Geometry under the Great Architect of the Universe. Some think the G stands for "green beans" (literally) I think it stands for Generativity
G also stands for Gnosis, and is connected to masonic sequence of numbers 3, 5, 7, cause G (gimel) is 3rd letter in hebrew alphabet (and has numerical value of 3 in gematria), and in english it is 5th consonant, and 7th letter, and also many many more layers of meanings
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Jesus Christ is the only way Jesus Christ is 👑
@@charleneguye2258 amen
AMEN.
As most Freemasons are faithful Christians, most Freemasons therefore agree with this statement.
@@BrandonCole_edohia "Christian" means Christ Like. And refusing to proclaim Jesus Christ as the one true Savior disqualifies anyone from calling themselves quote Christian.
@@charleneguye2258 6 Wherefore, redemption cometh in and through the Holy Messiah; for he is full of grace and truth. 7 Behold, he offereth himself a sacrifice for sin, to answer the ends of the law, unto all those who have a broken heart and a contrite spirit; and unto none else can the ends of the law be answered
They pledge alliance to their lodge etc but as a Christian our alliance is only to Jesus and God, no man.
So you never pledge allegiance to the U.S. flag and the U.S. republic
Jesus bit me!
You should not swear oaths at alter at 4.42 I see pentagram inverted on left of course
The only religion I know of that believes that are Jehovah Witnesses. As far as I know, all other biblical and Christian religions don’t see allegiance and worship as synonymous. Christ himself paid taxes to Rome, it is not contradictory to ally yourself with a body as long as it does not go against gospel principles.
@@uraniumu242 no that's not normal I'm sure you and all your kids did tho and not just to fit in
The only “higher power” any and every human is accountable to is the Lord Jesus Christ.
Amen 🙏
"No man comes to the Father, except through me". ~Yeshua
Idols like Jesus have no power.
Thx for sharing so much information. Very interesting to see the connections!
Read the Quran front to back with a sincere heart, and come back to this video and re evaluate this sentence 6 months from now.
Every knee shall bow and every tongue shall confess that jesus christ is lord. Every 1 will confess 1 day
@@Hoffagotneeds
Jesus is...
"Was" lord??!!!
Nope.
@@Hoffagotneeds Yes... And what does that have to do with Masonry...?
That would be blasphemy to the actual Jesus.
I pray all will know the love and forgiveness, peace and joy of The Prince of Peace Jesus.
"Do not suppose that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I did not come to bring peace, but a sword." Matt 10:34
And boy, were no truer words spoken by him. It's like he could see human nature and all the evil they would commit in his name. Hey, at least he was honest there. XD
JESUS CHRIST is the Way The Truth and the Everlasting Life Only
True.. I don't think anyone here denys that. I go to the church of JESUS CHRIST of latter day saints.
I've been taught that Jesus Christ is my Lord and Savior my entire life.
Why would you associate partners with the creator (the one who Jesus worshipped) when he has no equals?
For me the God Jesus prayed to is the only way.
Jesus Christ is the only way is correct,
But we are to Worship the FATHER.
Father, Son and Holy Spirit are fully one in spirit,
but are 3 beings making up the Godhead.
Technically GOD is the FATHER, so there is one GOD over all.
I learned this through the study of Near Death Experiences NDE's.
Church member since 30-Oct-1971 till NOW, but studied
NDE's since about the 1980's.
Amen
"The way, the truth and the life - our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ 🙏"
The way the truth and the LIFE ❤
@@keysersoze8302
Since most Freemasons are faithful Christians (typically Protestants), most therefore agree with this passage of scripture.
So God told Joseph Smith what to do with the Temple Ceremony, yet Joseph took inspiration from Masonic Temple Rituals? Help me understand…
@@nothingtoprotect Confusing! I wish I’d known about the Freemason origins of the temple endowment. I had no idea about the Freemason origins of the church I once belonged to.
Ye don't mess with the word of God , consequences r so terrible for the world nowadays
@Roman-e7b , Interesting comment. King Solomon's Kingdom fell through his son Rehoboam, rather than God actually punishing Solomon himself and King James Kingdom also fell through his son, King Charles l when Oliver Cromwell took off his head.
In The Bible, it states that whosoever will change the words will suffer the plagues within The Book.
However, in the fronts piece of some King James Bibles it warns that 'Popish persons' went about changing passages.
One example I found is that in The King James Bible it just says Ishmael was a wild man but later translations are saying he's a 'wild donkey ' of a man. So where does 'donkey' come from?
@@nothingtoprotect to answer question quickly. 1. Freemasonry ceremony is an altered ceremony from the original Moses temple. The pharasees set up the masonic lodges and teach this altered ceremony for power on earth.
Many times God inspires us by the things around us.
This was so helpful to me, I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, serving a Mission at Church Headquarters. I was born in England and had a father who was a 33rd Degree Mason. My father knew nothing of the church. I was converted in California 35 years ago. As it was considered a secret organization. he never spoke about it. All I remember is that his Lodge of Instruction meetings were Monday nights. I remember seeing his regalia and his white robe with the red cross on it , his red velvet cap and his sword, I thing that was Knights of Malta. It was not until he died suddenly at 45 years of age and his funeral was attended by over 350 men and women I had never seen before that I realized what it actually must have meant to him. I would so love a tour of this building and to learn more whilst I am here in Salt Lake City. Thank you again for this amazing presentation.
so you don/t mind that JOSEPH SMITH murdered people the day he was killed in a jail cell? wow - you people are really blind. you don't bother to seek truth you just believe any old lie they tell you
Freemason not Christians
@@faithreturns333 self defense
I’m a M.M. For 60 years a member at Friendship Lodge 247 F&AM in PA , it is always a pleasure to learn more about other Masonic bodies, and their associations. John M. Barden
Because he worshipped the devil.
My Dad was a Mason and always wore the ring..
HE WAS a Methodist and we were LDS.. He was the most compassionate man I ever knew in my life.. He joined the LDS church in 1996.. One story my Mom always told was back in the day when my oldest brother was a baby .. They were driving on vacation and broke down on side of the road ..
my dad got out and walked about a 1/2 mile or so and after about an hour came back with help
My mom questioned him and he told her he had used a hand gesture that stopped another Mason brother and he came to his side..
I’ll never forget that story ..
What a cool story.
Thats awoseme...
My friend had a similar story. He and his dad broke down in Alabama in the 1960s They were black. His dad stepped beside the car and did a sign and multiple cars stopped to help that were white and the car was fixed at no cost and they were safe and were able to continue their drive to Florida.
@@missanthrope2 supposedly to be a 33rd degree you choose satan/lucifer..you have a choice to take the skeleton hand and follow evil and do a allegedly human sacrifice or stay at 32nd degree forever.
Allegedly have children for ritual purposes in their buildings
Why secret help ?
I’m not a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, but I am on the square and I would like to say “thank you”. This is one of the most respectful videos that covers Freemasonry I’ve found on TH-cam. Absolutely wonderful to watch.
@@erwydconwyjester7321 Masons lead you away from the Supernatural God.
@koltoncrane3099
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I was on Reddit and commented on the free mason page. I was banned a day later for asking an honest question. I’ve listened to videos about free masonry and some of their ideas. The free masons have leaked a few books back in the 1800s at least for lower levels. It’s like the idea of free masons promoting the betterment of mankind is great!
But then I remember listening to how president fdr was a free mason and banned gold ownership. The free mason fdr also put tons of occult symbols or maybe talismans on the fiat dollar. Some will say oh they’re just images, but some videos ties some images to occult or older society’s in the past.
It’s like fdr if he wanted to help people he could have banned the federal reserve. The federal reserve act states the federal reserve is privately owned and pays a 6% dividend. If fdr banned a private central bank he would have limited new credit expansions which leads to bigger busts. But he promoted banks and stopped workers from saving the fruit of their labor in precious metals. Using sound money makes it harder for the government and banks to commit theft or steal purchasing power or inflation by expanding the money supply. Fractional reserve banking happened in the 1800s but they were more cautious or seemed to be cause there was no bailouts. In 2008 banks literally owned the federal reserve which they knew would bail them out. Privatize gains and socialize losses. And taxes then goes to pay government debt that the private central bank owns and then collects dividends from.
I was banned from Reddit Freemasons for asking why a free mason president acted like he didn’t care about mankind. Some say well he fought communism or had to print money to stop communism from coming to the U.S. That’s all a lie. It was money printing in the 1920s that caused the boom which led to the bust.
It always happens. Read US monetary history by Murray Rothbard.
If you know free masons do they think fdr acted as a free mason when he totally changed the entire monetary system in the U.S. effectively ending gold contracts etc and how people saved the fruits of their labor? Or was fdr acting purely out of political and economical stress and pressures and trying to stave off communism?
It blows my mind. The dollar went from 20 to 35 an ounce being devalued. But zero consideration it seemed went into the idea of credit expansion from fractional reserve banking then leading to contractions which maybe viewed as recessions in the business cycle.
Christians by being silent seem to promote or condone theft as long as it’s institutional theft done by money printing. Eccles a famous Utahn helped promote Keynesian economics or something in the Great Depression. I will say it’s shocking I found Muslims actually are still against usury or some websites said Muslims should avoid interest or donate all interest to the church or charity.
@@koltoncrane3099 I’m British and therefore I’m really not qualified to pass comment on US politics past, present, or future.
Jesus is the only one who can make good men better.
And when a man goes to church, doesn't that point him in the direction of "Jesus" and becoming a better man? In Freemasonry, a man is taught that he should regularly attend his place of worship and is therefore pointed in the direction of the Supreme Being to make him better. Stop believing all the falsehoods of Freemasonry that are being spread around by the ignorant. Oh, and by the way, Freemasonry meetings ARE NOT places of worship before you also get that misguided information in your head.
@Jenny_1158 You are ignorant of the cults or "crafts" teachings. Christians don't take sworn oaths on their lives to an organization founded by a self professed Luciferan (Albert Pike, in his early books to verify yourself). Pastor Billy Crone in a recent series describes fully. Also, look to the biblical stories of the Nicolations and of the golden bull if you believe the Christian God is tolerant of other gods or mixing of their practices. You might be surprised.
@Jenny_1158 And does the lodge say to place your loyalty to them first or to any other source or diety? (I know far more then you or your Master Masons could. Below for them only as I call them out. I am Steven Lauren Warner=2392=Authority of Jesus Christ) Nothing but everything in him.
I really wanted to receive an invitation to join this fraternity that I think is incredible and that I respect a lot
@@erasmosouza8911 You won't "receive an invitation". If it is something you want, you have to contact your local masonic lodge and let it be known. They will then provide you with a petition (an application for membership). It has to be YOUR desire in your heart to join. Your first step is to make the request. I can tell you, despite the many twisted misconceptions about Freemasonry on youtube and elsewhere on the internet, it will be a lifelong worthwhile journey!
Thank you so much! This film was so helpful to me and my testimony as a latter-day Saint woman. I have often wondered and worried about the temple ceremony being the same as the Mason ceremony. But now I see the truth and how Joseph Smith put together the Temple ceremony under the direction of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I am so grateful For these explanations. Thank you so much.
maybe the ceremony is an actual luciferi@n ritu@l.
My father is a mason! I’ve been a member of Job’s Daughters since 2013 and it has been the greatest part of my life 🩷
Lon is a great man and good friend of my family, any question I’ve had about masonry or the Salt Lake Masonic Temple, he always has the perfect answer and gives it in a way that an outsider can understand!
@@Jeanie-nv7loDon't Confuse us with the Catholic Church.
You should stop believing the lies.
@Jeanie-nv7lo Then it was not a legitimate lodge.... It was Clandestine.... Which are notorious for that kind of behavior.
Those bad seeds weed themselves out of legit lodges.... Especially in today's day and age.
@@maddievaldez6203 my sister was a eastern star she enjoyed her dutys
I couldn't finish rainbow girls
Different strokes for different folks
@@Jeanie-nv7lo Are you referring to Job's Daughters, or Free Masons?
This man did not tell very much. He concealed much more than he revealed.
This is like a North Korean window display facade , nothing to see here folks move alone , everything is just fine.
He pointed out that everything he is restrained from speaking about is available online. I. e. Just because you can find information about nuclear submarines doesn't give a sailor/ submariner the right to talk about this things
It is said, that those who are slow to embrace the truth by faith, can easily behold its testimony in the stones of the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt.
@@sharonhainesNumber1Red Could you give an example
They always do!
Interesting. I was a Mason many years ago. I found it very comforting to belong to and I appreciated the good work we did. I left it years ago as the members began getting old. Now I am a devout atheist and have little respect for all religions but Masonry is a fine organization and I really liked that this speaker did not press his LDS beliefs onto his explanation of Freemasonry. Nice work.
So they lied in this video…and the Masons are a religion?
Do you still maintain your oaths and obligations? I mean this with no disrespect, I’m just a curious brother!
@@michaelt.9372 I don't know what you mean. I do not reveal Masonic secrets that were shared with me as a Mason. I respect that obligation, although frankly, those secrets are on no interest or value to anyone not in the brotherhood. I would not rejoin as my status as an atheist disqualifies me.
As someone who is always curious about different belief systems and traditions, this video was incredibly enlightening for me. It was fascinating to see the parallels between Freemasonry and Latter-day Saint Temple ordinances and how they both emphasize principles of morality and spirituality.
Learning about the rich history and symbolism within the Salt Lake Masonic Temple was truly eye-opening. I appreciate the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of these interconnected traditions and how they contribute to the spiritual growth and enlightenment of their members.
Thank you for sharing this insightful exploration, it has provided me with a new perspective and appreciation for the diversity of spiritual practices in the world.
Great insight!
I share your enthusiasm. I did a research paper in symbolism, and included as many religions as I could manage.
We are saved by grace through faith, not of your works, lest any man should boast. Ephesians 2:8-9
@@ggtwice You are twisting the scriptures. There are MANY MANY verses in the BIBLE that provide further instruction on this topic.
But people like you teach this twisted and false interpretation of the Bible because you are disciples of Martin Luther and his doctrine "sola fide."
Jesus disagrees with your bologna teachings.
Try reading a few other verses in the Bible, especially the actual WORDS OF JESUS in the BIBLE.
Sola fide is NOT BIBLICAL.
@@ggtwice that’s referring to man’s work(like jobs), not Gods work. That scripture says we’re saved by grace THROUGH FAITH. And there’s another scripture that states: “faith without works is dead”(GODS WORK) And that’s referring to acting according to your belief, living the gospel. Faith= belief+action
Most Religions teach that all you have to do is believe, and you are saved. Which is ridiculous and only step one of the full truth. If you truly believe, You will LIVE IT. Striving to become like Jesus daily by actively repenting of your sins, following the commandments, and preach his gospel.
Love is also requires action. For example Jesus asked Peter 3 times.. “do you love me?” “Then feed my sheep” ACTION. And the FIRST AND GREATEST COMMANDMENT is to love thy God with all thy heart, mind and soul.
@@lexingtonconcord8751I piggy backed off you a bit👊🏼🙏🏼
@@ggtwice absolutely
Jesus christ says faith without works is dead... and to let the dead bury the dead.. you obviously need both faith and works. Don't be a simpleton.
Nice video. I am an LDS Freemason in Utah, and I have been in that building many times, but it still amazes and delights me to see or hear about some detail that had escaped me in the past. I too feel like Masonry has enhanced my church worship, and edified me as a person trying to be more like Jesus Christ. I'm grateful for many of the wonderful non-LDS Masons in our state, some of whom have become some of my best friends. It's truly a wonderful organization with amazing history (both connected to the early LDS Church and in Europe), and impressive and sacred rituals and secrets which are calculated to bring out the best in a man in THIS life--without making any theological statements about salvation or exaltation in the NEXT life, the way my religion and LDS temple worship does.
@@Jeanie-nv7lo Heber C Kimball said it the best "I wish that all men were masons and would live up to their profession, then the world would be in a much better state than it is now.” Whitney, Orson F. (1888). Life of Heber C. Kimball: Apostle, Father and Founder of the British Mission. Salt Lake City, Utah: Kimball Family. p. 27.
Whats with Albert Pike, is that a secret too?
@@MichaelBurk-sj1tw Albert Pike was a man; not a secret. He was a great thinker and highly educated, and was highly influential on the form and substance of the Scottish Rite. He is thus generally held in high esteem by Freemasons (especially Scottish Rite Masons), and why a bust of him can be seen in the grand hall in the Utah temple. Some people accuse Pike of weird things like Luciferianism, but those claims are entirely baseless, and come from a misreading out of context of half of a particular paragraph in his book Morals and Dogma of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, which I have next to me on my shelf right now.
Lol sure sure @@Aldrnari
@@WikWar Funny how those with the least knowledge are so inclined to disbelieve those with the most knowledge.
Man this is amazing…as a member of the Church and as a Mason I love this so much…Most Worshipful Brother Lon is an amazing man and I’m grateful to know him personally!
@@benmartinez-dc4mk wait, but can woman join freemasonry or not?
@@lucasdiaz9210 No women can’t join Freemasonry. It’s a fraternity for men. There is OES Order of the Eastern Star. The lady would have to be related to a mason in order to join.
Why most worshipful brother?I thought jesus christ said thou shall have no other god before him 😮
@@lucasdiaz9210 Freemasony is like the Priesthood. Boys only club.
This is hilarious larping
Thank you for this tour and information. My great grandfather was a Free Mason. I couldn’t find any info on him but watching this I respect what you explain and tell us. Thank you
I am a member of the church as was he. Thank you
I have been a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints since 2003 and I was baptized in 2005. I all Know is that we serve one TRUE God, His Son Jesus Christ and with the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Jesus Christ is at the centre of our faith. Because he died and resurrected, I too will die and resurrect he will have mercy on my soul. Hence, I try to seek righteousness in all I do.
@@willardmakinishi6980 While they who reject this glad message Shall never such happiness know. I know that Jesus is the Christ😇
Thank you
As an LDS, and a Freemason, i enjoyed seeing the various rooms of the Grand Lodge of Utah. I reside in another state. I appreciate the format of the video, and it was great to have a former LDS bishop who is also a Scottish Rite and York Rite Mason serve as tour guide. Well done.
Freemasonry is from satan!
I know nothing about masonry but I am scottish and have been inside a masonic lodge before, what's the Scottish rite?
Also what is the York rite and how are they different and how can someone be part of both?
I'm a catechumen in an Orthodox church under the ecumenical patriarchate of Constantinople founded in the year 38 by the apostle Andrew, I'm being baptised next month ☦️
The Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite is actually French in origin. No one really knows why it’s called “Scottish”.
My Dad was a former mason and forbid me to ever join. He says he shuddered to think about some of the things they did and swore to.
It’s NOT a good organization. I have a family member who was a 33rd degree. I tell everyone I meet to avoid masons like the plague.
Such as harming and scaring children?
He wasent.
Makes me wonder whether your dad joined a fake organization that pretended to be Masonic.
@@DavidTaylor-n1z No.
This is so well done and respectful of both groups. Bravo! 👏
Thou shalt have no other Gods before me. How does that fit in here at the masonic temple?
Lets be honest. If you eat enough fast good, Ronald McDonald is your god😂
"Thou shalt have no other Gods before me. How does that fit in here at the masonic temple?"
Freemasonry is not a religion. The discussion of religion in the Lodge and among Freemasons is forbidden.
We thought he pointed out Gods. Sorry if we misinterpreted. We r christians,.
@@michellekegel5453 "We r christians"
As are many Freemasons. Religion is a private affair in Freemasonry and is never discussed amongst Freemasons.
Are you a Christian or an Israelite (you can be both, but be careful with your answer). If you're a true Christian then the most important commandment Joshua gave to his followers was "Love God (YHWH) with all your heart, all your mind, all your soul" and second "love your fellow man as you love yourself (without prejudice)". Then if you are a member of one of the 12 tribes of Israel then the entire law of Moshe applies to you, otherwise only the 7 commandments of Noha apply. The first being "Do not worship idols" and yes the imagery of Joshua and the cross ARE Idols.
“Lon”, the Mason, was a wonderful host. Thoroughly enjoyed this episode.👍My grandfather was a 33rd degree Mason and was an amazing example of what this society means to its members.
You have no idea of what 33rd masons
This filled in a lot of gaps. Really good production, editing, and all the technical aspects!
As a Latter-day Saint mason, I’ve found member of both organizations curious about each other, but with the same questions overlapping about secrecy and “what actually goes on in there”
But I’ve told each that my experience in masonry and in the temple enhances the other. One leads to salvation but both help me to be a better member of society and to be mindful of my fellow man.
🌹🌿 The Egyptian Statues, at the front of the Freemason Lodge are interesting. Considering that there are Freemason Symbols in the Egyptian Hieroglyphs. The King James Bible was Translated from Aramaic Egyptian ♀️ Hebrew and Greek. And The Book of Mormon is Translated from Reformed Egyptian ♀️
Nice to see a fellow Latter-day Saint Mason on here. My experiences mirror yours that you've described here.
Greetings from Saint George Lodge No. 33, F&AM of Utah. 🙂
@@BrandonCole_edohi Hopefully I’ll find myself your direction but if you’re in west Texas, come visit Midland Centennial Lodge No. 1448, Grand Lodge of Texas AF&AM
As an active member of the Church and as a Mason who has served as the Master of my lodge and as a district deputy of the Grand Master in the state of Idaho I can say truthful this is the best post I have seen on the explanation of the craft in relationship to the Church
@@IBNED Agreed. 😃
This was a very interesting video to watch! I was a latter-day saint from 2019-late 2022 And my biggest catalyst for leaving was actually the temple endowment and Joseph Smith being a mason. Although I still have some of the same thoughts, if not all of them that I did then, this was a very helpful video to understand the differences between the faith and the fraternity
Come back
One thing that might be helpful to remember is that just because we don't have all the answers, doesn't mean we should throw away the things we have received answers to. If you have a bowl of various fruits that you like and don't like, are you going to throw away the whole bowl? No, you're probably going to keep the fruit that you do like and enjoy those. Same concept. God wants you back. We want you back. You are part of us and I don't have to know you to say that to you and to know it is true. Please think it over. :)
Their is an enormous need for people to seek discernment. The Latter Day Saint church is the restored Church of Jesus Christ but all members should seek a spirit of discernment through the Holy Ghost.
One thing to think about, also, is that the Book of Mormon is filled with symbolism that is also represented in the Endowment. He could have learned much about the Endowment's contents before he was even involved in Masonry to begin with.
Turn to Jesus Christ! God bless you!
Awesome video brother. It makes me happy to be a new member of the craft.
Golly, his temple is way more epic than the one I attend. XD
Very cool to see! Thanks for sharing the tour!
Excellent presentation and information. Thank you :)
My grandfather was a mason, ex Air Force pilot, and his career was an air traffic controller. He was heavily religious but I don’t know exactly what sect. He did go as far as practicing poisonous snake handling while everyone mumbles in tongues! He was a very caring man who would pick up hitchhikers and bring them to his home to feed them and let them sleep. This was in the 60s and 70s. He also usually lived on farmland and would offer them a job if he felt they weren’t dangerous. Sorry to ramble but this just made me think of him for the short time I knew him.
Psalm 2 is directed to freemasonry
he sounds like a pentacostal
Do not apologize! You’re sharing his story so his memory will live on.
Great insight. I was a missionary with Lon in Scotland back in the mid 1970’s. He has always been an inspirational person.
And also very, very deceived .
As a freemason and LDS member this was very well done!
To bad your so called "lord" is Lucifer
What a mess...
As a Master Mason , 32degree Scottish Rite Mason and a Noble in the Shrine that was very well worded !!!! Wonderful video !!!!
But it puts you squarely at odds with the one True God. I’m shocked this guy could be a Christian, yet pledge himself to a polytheistic secret society. Jesus didn’t die to give us 31 different flavors of salvation. I just think a TRUE Christian needs to spend some time in the first 5 books of the Bible to see how God feels about all this.
@productamadeus8745 Masonry isn't a religion, it isn't a form of salvation. It's a fraternity for men of all faiths , which is why any religious aspect of it is very basic and kept to a minimum. You are speaking about a topic of which you have absolutely no first hand knowledge of!!! Perhaps you should join the fraternity before you jump to uneducated conclusions!!!!
@@andrewevans1658 The fraternity is insignificant. This is about whether a Christian who is in dwelt by the Holy Spirit should pledge himself to a Universalist institution. My fraternity is infinitely more powerful than men playing silly secret games like it’s the 1500’s. People don’t need secret truths. They need to repent of their sins and put their faith in Christ.
@@productamadeus8745 they easily go hand in hand!! It has for centuries and will continue for centuries to come !!! Please feel free to keep hiding in your tiny bubble rather than seeking enlightenment and education!
@@andrewevans1658 enlightenment??? Repent and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
I’m a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Last year while visiting Philadelphia, I came across a Masonic temple while walking to our temple and scheduled a tour for one of my days there. I was curious bc I’d heard Joseph Smith had had connections with Masonry and there were similarities in some of our temple symbols, and I’ve learned that it’s best to learn about things from the source.
While the Philadelphia lodge and salt lake ones are different in a lot of ways, there are a lot of similarities-like the Philly one also has Egyptian, Moorish, and Gothic rooms. I hadn’t known until the tour that many Founding Fathers were Masons.
I had a lot of questions about the symbolism we saw, and our guide was often unable to answer them-not because he wasn’t allowed, but because he didn’t know, as he was not a Mason himself. Actually, I was disappointed that he treated the institution with mockery. Despite his flippancy, however, the tour was illuminative and has enriched my temple attendance since then, since I have a new understanding of some of the symbols we share.
I've been to that Temple. It's absolutely beautiful...literally steps from Philadelphia City Hall. Next time you are on the East Coast, make a visit to the Temple in NYC...another absolutely beautiful building.
@ funny, I just returned from Boston not long ago. I’ll have to do NY another time haha
@@sunnylilacs Do the masons share the same 3 hand shakes?
@@jamesflake6601 I don’t know what you mean-we didn’t discuss any handshakes. Like I say, there were a lot of things our guide didn’t know about, but I was disappointed that the way he chose to respond to my questions was to say you could go online and look up any of their secret stuff. He had totally misunderstood my questions as wanting to know all their secrets. I only wanted to know what they were willing to share publicly, because I respect that they value keeping some things, for lack of a better word, sacred. I would like the same respect for the things I hold sacred, and I didn’t want to cross such boundaries out of mere curiosity.
@sunnylilacs I would like to know Why so many temple practices are so similar to the masons. The green apron, for example. And the old blood. And the old blood oath that you dontbdo anymore. I know bcs I left it
Well done. I'd would love to be able to visit that Masonic Lodge. We have nothing like that in Louisiana. My lodge basically split in two. One part is our meeting room or temple, and the other is for non-masonic gatherings. Like eating. That room has a very large kitchen and we cook many of our meals there. Unlike many lodges, we eat first and then conduct our meeting. I don't know if it's a thing, but many of our Motorcycle lodges don't have a building at all, and use other lodges facilities for their meetings. We just hosted one this last Saturday. And we've assisted in raising some of their Fellow Craft's masons to Master because they don't have enough members to do it on their own.
No brother, return to Christ.
@@Overlord277 Unless you've been there and done that, don't preach. You have no idea about my christian beliefs. Get a life why don't you.
Enjoyed this program
The two pillars at the entrance of Solomon's Temple are called Jachin and Boaz. Jachin is the pillar on the right, and Boaz is the pillar on the left when facing the entrance.
@@marz9676 *The bible
@@Omhuart the place of the pillars depends on what freemasonry ritual you’re doing… this can vary….some put Jachin on the right and Boaz and n the left… or on the contrary…
I had a photography studio in the Masonic temple in Los Angeles across the street from the convention center. My room was the Eastern star room. I restored this room with the star on the ceiling, took me a month to paint it and replace all of the colored lights in each of the star points. Polished all of the brass. This was the Siloam chapter 406. I still have the Bible that was presented to the order dated April 11, 1923. It now sits on a table in my living room. That makes this bible over 100 years old ! Sadly I do not have any photos.
Thank you, thoughtfully and sensitively presented. 👍
The Book of Mormon denounces secret combinations as "most abominable and wicked above all, in the sight of God." They are also considered to be one of the signs that a people is ripe for the Lord's vengeance, and according to the Book of Mormon, in the last days, they will be prevalent on the earth.
@@Jeanie-nv7lo I'm afraid you're incorrect.
Sensitive so truth does not matter you?
@Jeanie-nv7lo secret handshakes temple? Lions paw is sure sign nail. Bill Schnoblien has great video as he Lds and Mason Temple of undoomed
@@Jeanie-nv7loMaayson??😮
Beautiful presentation!
Thank you!❤
Learning all the time. Thank you for this informative podcast. I was a rainbow girl back in the 60's and really enjoyed it.
Jesus is the king no matter what, where Jesus is the master of the universe.
Thank you for this video.
It has cleared up many things.
I am grateful.
This was well done. Very interesting and informative. Thank you
Wow thanks for this, I'm LDS from the Philippines and have so many questions about Joseph Smith and it's affairs in Freemasonry.
He brought back the ancient processes to help strengthen family bonds and to do God's work in the temple ultimately though they killed him as the church moves forward and we sustain leaders and practices it becomes more pure as Christ is which is the only salvation possible in this day
Love this tour and connection between Joseph Smith and the Free Masons.
The fact of the matter is that I am a master mason with the masonic heritage going back for generations. A Mason has several duties that he pledges and the first and most important is to his creator.
@@Harleyblake-eb1pj my creator was mom and dad.
Creator? What is the name of Your creator?
His creator fell from heaven with a flash ours remained in heaven they are not the same
Actually secrecy and dues, like sacredness and tithes are the most important
Merci pour la vidéo, j'ai pris plaisir à la visualiser, cependant je me demande comment cet homme est membre et a des appels à l'église de surquoit va au Temple pendant que dans les entretiens pour avoir une recommandation d'entrée dans le temple on te demande si tu es affilié aux organisations qui sont contraires aux principe de l'Eglise/ Aidez moi à comprendre si ce n'est le cas...
Casey Griffiths was my seminary teacher back in the day. He was outstanding. Cool to happen upon this video.
Thank you so much - very good video! I've submitted my application for the OES and hope to be joining soon!
Thank you for this informative piece. It answered many questions I have had about these two organizations.
Very well explained, I absolutely love being a mason.
Matthew 5:36-37 -
Nor shall you swear by your head, because you cannot make one hair white or black. But let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No,’ ‘No.’ For whatever is more than these is from the evil one.
Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us
Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for us
All you holy angels and saints of heaven, pray for us
In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, AMEN✝️
@@owenwagner7386 I freaked out when during the LDS endowment I had to swear to allow my tongue being ripped out by the roots if I divulged info.
@@jennydiez8020Really that happened ? I haven't done it yet. Now I'm confused.
@@jennydiez8020 I must have missed that part when I went through. Nothing scared me about it.
@@jennydiez8020Really!! And what church were you attending?
Master Masons can become Shriners. Shriner's Hospitals are one of the finest charitable organizations on earth. Our oldest son was born with multiple birth defects and had many surgeries at Shriner's Hospitals in South Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Utah. My wife and I appreciated the world-class health care, but even more importantly, we loved how the Shriner's system made our son feel important and empowered. Our experience has been that Masons and Shriners are exemplary human beings.
Hi Bro. Magleby! I had the opportunity to make cloth masks/mask covers for Shriners during that part of 2020. It was cool seeing all the symbols when I dropped them off, though I didn't know their meanings. I love that there are so many people out doing good in the world and that your family was able to benefit from this system as well.
What Is shinners belief of Lucifer. I know do you. Poobah
Heber C Kimball said it the best "I wish that all men were masons and would live up to their profession, then the world would be in a much better state than it is now.” Whitney, Orson F. (1888). Life of Heber C. Kimball: Apostle, Father and Founder of the British Mission. Salt Lake City, Utah: Kimball Family. p. 27.
14:25 why does the American flag in the lodge have gold fringe? Are they part of the military?
I'm grateful for this video. Lon is a wonderful man and he did a great job giving this interview and tour.
Brethrens, keep up the podcast, amazing work. Thank our HEAVENLY PARENT'S, for restoring, THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST, back on earth.
great episode . I loved it
This was fascinating; thank you for sharing.
I enjoyed visiting this place and listening to you.
Don LeFevre, a past church spokesman said that the LDS Church and in outdated reference to such policies, "strongly advises its members not to affiliate with organizations that are secret, oath-bound, or would cause them to lose interest in church activities."
They don’t want members making the connection between the church and masonry.
The connection strengthens families and does good work however they killed Smith because ultimately the church has morals that don't align with theirs Harriman Joseph wanted an out for the people and died for it and it's the only book in conjunction with the Bible that can save Humanity if we only knew just how important his sacrifice was
@@Utahpatriot70 LOL. it's not a secret and it's not hidden. I think most in the church know about Joseph Smith's involvement with the Free Masons.
How fascinating.
Im a black belt in Taekwondo (World taekwondo federation) and i can tell you the tradition, symbolism, and lore from that style has more overlap into lds teaching and culture than youd think. You start as a white belt, 10 gup (no experience), move down to 1 gup (red belt) and become a black belt. Then, almost like being baptized, you realize how much you dont know and tbat its also your responsibility to teach others. You then become 1 dan, and you progress to 9th degree black belt (the whole process taking decades). Technically, a 10th dan is a 9th degree grand master whi has died in that rank and now is on the other side of tbings. But the lore and wisdom, teaching bad men to be good and good to be better is intensely interesting.
The entrance to Solomon’s Temple was majestically flanked by two significant pillars, Jachin and Boaz, symbolizing strength and establishment. Jachin, situated on the right, signifies “He will establish,” while Boaz, positioned on the left, signifies “In Him is strength.” These pillars are not merely structural elements but profound symbols in Masonic tradition, representing foundational principles that inculcate stability and support within the Masonic teachings and allegories.
Inculcate means to instill or teach an idea, attitude, or habit by persistent instruction. It involves repeatedly and consistently embedding a particular value, belief, or knowledge into someone's mind or behavior.
What does Solomon's temple have to do with greemasonry?
huh?.... kinda reminds me of the twin towers of 9..11
Or in other words, brainwash
Very well done. I just visited the ancient temples on the Nile. The tall pillars in the Egyptian room reminded me of those Egyptian temples. They even painted them in ancient colors that still exist on some pillars blocked from the sun. So much mystery is connected to ancient Egypt.
Egypt was also destroyed for enslaving Gods chosen. And to this day Egypt is cursed and in ruins. Thank you Jesus Christ for blessing us with Truth.
I add my appreciation for the information. It adds to the truths found all around me. This gives me incentive to look for avenues to become better than I am. Thank you.
Jaw can you or any human been make himself better?
Interesting!!
Beautiful production for this ancient fraternity
🌹🌿 The Egyptian Statues at the front of the Freemason Lodge are interesting. Considering that there are Freemason Symbols in the Egyptian Hieroglyphs. The King James Bible was Translated from Aramaic Egyptian ♀️ Hebrew and Greek. And The Book of Mormon is Translated from Reformed Egyptian ♀️
"They are unable to see the glorious light of the Good News. They don’t understand this message about the glory of Christ, who is the exact likeness of God."
Earlier in life, Joseph Smith was a treasure hunter and general con man. He was entered as a Freemason. 2 weeks later, he lifted the ancient rituals of Freemasonry and claimed he was given them to fabricate this religion.
Your timelines are way off.
@@joeshawcroft7121 Timelines are off, but the facts remain.
Two Masons approach me with membership, and said they wanted to “help” me out financially.
They presented me an opportunity to invest in a pyramid scheme. This scheme was deemed “legitimate” by the Lawyers that engineered it.
However;
I declined for several reasons, the main reason was it involved taking advantage of naive people. One of them was myself.
So;
After I refused their offer they made a statement;
That I didn’t have any business sense.
Basically insulting me for not participating in their pyramid scheme.
Beware;
Even if you are a Lawyer, most Lawyers think they’re here on Earth to legally take advantage of others.
Their business sense involves woes to others…
@@anthonyiocca5683 If any Freemason attempts to use the craft for financial gain, they can expect to be removed from Freemasonry. Joseph Smith could not do such things in a Masonic Lodge, so he created a religion that gave him other people's money, their wives & daughters.
joseph was poor, joseph was well known as an honest boy then man. whatever he was associated with he shed it all when he was assigned to be a prophet and witness to Jesus Christ and restore the church Jesus established when he was here. the restoring is to allow again people to be baptized to become His disciples as well as to prepare for His return. history of early church members tells it took awhile for members to slowly disconnect from worldly ways and associations. those who didn’t want to, didn’t. it’s that simple. everyone will have the opportunity to accept or decline this doctrine. it’s okay to say there are former members and those that don’t believe, like yourself. no one is forced. if members behave that way they are still learning how to share like i did how it works. hopefully that helped in some way :)
Nothing to fear. All powerful things can be used for good and evil but it's nice to see people demystifying this organization. I have a lot pf respect for them. Our country was build on Freemasonry.
Jesus freely shared the good news, and didn't require anyone to swear not to reveal temple secrets.
Christ actually did multiple times in the sermon on the Mount alone. Have you ever read the Bible.
@@daverome1142 Perhaps you can share the verse and chapter with me.
God speed brothers & sisters....sorry I'm difficult a stone 🪨 stuck in his ways 😋😋😋 your lodge is gorgeous
As an LDS member myself, this really helps a lot.
Jesus is The highest priest. And only him. He came to us to give freedom for all of us and makes us free from rituals.
@@Lovecatholicfaith I don't understand why is there sooo many people thinking their religion is the only religion there is and acting like their religion doesn't hide any secrets from the public? every religion have their own bad apples and every religion is different because if all religions were the same , there would only be one religion. If y'all consider yourself religious follow your commandments and be a better persons instead of criticizing others.
@@Lovecatholicfaith
I’m totally with you about Jesus is the way, and the truth.
Just curious. Can you give a scripture reference for the no rituals thing? I don’t remember seeing that.
@@Lovecatholicfaith I take it your are catholic. If so don’t you believe in the ritual of communion?
As a former lds, beware. Go straight to the Lord for absolute truth. In love, blessings.
I so enjoyed this tour and experience! Thank you!
Fascinating ! Thank you for doing this.
As a former member of the LDS church, dont be fooled that you need to be a member of either of these groups. You have your own connection to a higher power within you. It's never outside of yourself.
No one ever implied in this video that membership in either was any type of moral or spiritual requirement. Sorry if you felt like you were forced in your personal life.
What do they do ? I’m a member by the way
Keep in mind that the Masonic order is a fraternity, not a religious institution. As with all good institutions, it can contribute positively to people's lives without being a religion. Nor is its existence meant to replace any of the world's religions, for it is through our religious denominations that our spiritual salvation is achieved.
If you read the book of Alma, you know we already believe that. God gives to all people of all nations what they are ready to receive.
Thank you for this informative message on the Masonic and some key principles of their perspective.
The auditorium has also been used for public music events. Many of us have been in there to attend the Christmas concerts of the music group The Lower Lights for several years. It's a beautiful space.
I used to be a Job's Daughter and my husband was Demolay. We are temple lds. So much seems to be similar in our temples to Freemasonry .
Not gonna lie, I love our Grand Lodge here in Indiana much more, much prettier on the outside ;P
but you get tired walking to all the rooms
@@matthewkelley7420 more tired walking up all the steps because I don't trust the one functioning elevator we have in tbr IN grand lodge 😂 😂 😂
@@RyanMercer exactly, i wasnt getting in that
@@matthewkelley7420 it's definitely suspect 😂
@@RyanMercer
That's a building that I hope to visit here in the next couple of years.
5: 54
What date did Joesph Smith join the Free Masons?
My understanding was that God and Jesus, through the Spirit, were the authors of the Gospel and Temple Endowment. This is what Joseph Smith claimed throughout his time as Prophet. Why then, are we now making excuses for Joseph “adapting” portions of Masonic ceremony for temple ceremony? If anyone is to blame, would it not be God Himself who adapted these ceremonies?
I didn’t ask why “The Church” was making excuses. I’m asking why this video creator is.
It’s a logical inconsistency if Joseph claimed that the endowment was authored by God, while this creator is making a claim that Joseph “adapted” it from Masonry. Joseph never drew a connection between Masonic ritual and the endowment himself, and the Church has outright denied any connection for over a century.
Finding a palatable “middle-ground” for LDS members is simply a way of masking cognitive dissonance. But it does not address the multitude of conflicting statements given over the years. The Prophet was either a liar, or later prophets were.
Very informative! Much respect.
This was very interesting. I’ve always wondered why Joseph Smith adapted some of the words and symbolism from Freemasons. It makes sense. Truth is not found only in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Fascinating!
Think he k .....1800 s Joseph Smith correct ??
There is NO TRUTH in either. The so called "lord" of Both is Lucifer.
Great episode! I totally dig this channel...
I am a member of the LDS church & a Freemason. In the 1970’s I tried to go to a Lodge meeting in Provo and was refused entry when I would not disclose what church I belonged to. I told my questioners that I would also not tell them what my political party affiliation was, because as a California Mason I was forbidden to discuss politics & religion in lodge.
The Utah Masons would not let me attend lodge because they suspected me I was LDS.
I am glad to see the Utah Lodge must have abandoned that practice.
How can you hold a temple recommend and answer all the recommendation questions yet be a freemanson?
Membership and participation in Freemasonry do not contradict with any of the teachings or policies of the Church, and therefore do not result in any answer to the temple recommend questions that would lead to the temple recommend being withheld.
The stage drops are mind-blowing. Great video all around
The Book of Mormon denounces secret combinations as "most abominable and wicked above all, in the sight of God." They are also considered to be one of the signs that a people is ripe for the Lord's vengeance, and according to the Book of Mormon, in the last days, they will be prevalent on the earth.
@zon3665 every instance of secret combinations includes that the purpose of such are to get gain or power, to carry out wickedness, and to protect the wicked from being discovered or from suffering justice.
It starts in the "more wicked" part of a society and spreads.
It's the purpose of the secret combinations that matter, not that something is held secret.
Joseph and Hyrum don't seem to have made a connection between Masonry and secret combinations.
@@zon3665 I wish people said this about Chad Daybell. He was literally a prophet to many Utah members of the church
@@zon3665 Context matters. The Book of Mormon denounced those secret combinations which were calculated to allow evil men to murder and rob. Masonry does not resemble such combinations in any sense whatsoever. Indeed, if one denounces any organization based solely on the fact that it has secrets which are only divulged to the initiated, one must also denounce both the modern LDS Church AND the ancient Christian Church established by Jesus and the Apostles (and which are well-documented to have included secret initiatory Mystery rites).
@@zon3665must be rough leaving your doors unlocked and publishing your bank account information.
Thank you for explaining Freemasonry.
As a Knight Templar and Mason for over 25 years I congratulate you on this informative and accurate account of the worlds oldest and largest fraternity.
@@KlovekorntheRelicHunter that's why he didn't disclose that KJV version was a masonic bible now did he! Luke 8:17
“For nothing is secret, that shall not be made manifest; neither any thing hid, that shall not be known and come abroad.” Can't be satanist but its lucifer the light you seek! What's to be proud of?
I would not brag about that!
Sr KT here.
Love this! It’s so nice to see the truth come out! 🙏
None of these Masonic Temples represent the floor of King Solomon's Temple like they're supposed to. It's supposed to look like a chessboard, with a black star in the center.
For a Grand Lodge, it should have at least one of them. Yet I didn't see any at all here.
This was so informative and interesting thank you so much. New sub
Some think the G stands for Geometry under the Great Architect of the Universe.
Some think the G stands for "green beans" (literally)
I think it stands for Generativity
G also stands for Gnosis, and is connected to masonic sequence of numbers 3, 5, 7, cause G (gimel) is 3rd letter in hebrew alphabet (and has numerical value of 3 in gematria), and in english it is 5th consonant, and 7th letter, and also many many more layers of meanings
@@davemaverick8438 Very interesting thanks for sharing.