Joseph Smith and Masonry | Now You Know
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- Joseph Smith, founder of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, was a Freemason. Freemasonry is a centuries-old, worldwide group of fraternal organizations. While some of its teachings are kept confidential, it promotes loyalty and morality and invites its members to seek knowledge and opportunities to serve others.
The early 19th century saw a surge of Freemasonry in the United States. Elected officials such as George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and other signers of the Declaration of Independence were known Freemasons. As many as 1,500 members of the Church in Nauvoo, Illinois, were also listed as Masons.
In the years before he became a Mason, Joseph Smith received revelations about specific promises, or covenants, to be made between Church members and God. These covenants are presented to Church members in their holy temples through a ceremony known as the endowment.
Some similarities have been raised between Masonic ceremonies and the endowment ceremony. Ancient parallels may exist between the two ceremonies, as well as some similarities in instructional style. However, the purposes of the two ceremonies stand distinct.
The Freemason ceremonies promote self-improvement, brotherhood, and charity as a means to create a better society. The endowment ceremony focuses on obeying God’s laws and using the Atonement of Jesus Christ to gain eternal exaltation. The most important distinction is that the endowment ceremony is purely the result of divine inspiration.
Today members of the Church are free to explore Freemasonry or any other organization which encourages good citizenship and uplifts and improves its members.
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woe to those who call evil good and good evil..
You got that right Woody. God bless you.
Amen to that. We know who Freemasons really worship, don't we.
The current prophet told members to get the COVID vaccine. That says it all.💔
@@Israel-of-Yah Do you?
@@00Fisher00 Well...we know Who they don't worship.
Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Masonry is a masquerade and its easy for those involved to become caught up in doing their "good deeds" here on Earth.
*Acts 4:12 NIV Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.*
The Devil is a liar
Thankfully, videos like this one help to dispel the devil's lies.
@@BrandonCole_edohi I don't know if you know this but I think you will find it interesting. There is a church I believe its Italy that has art up on the ceilings and it very much looks like what goes on in the Temple. As you study about Free Masons you find that they were an organization that would do special rituals in Catholic and Christian chapels. As time went on as with all the doctrine of Christ it got corrupted. Also there is history books written by Christians dating around 300 AD and they talk about Temple clothing. You also find that the Masons did design for all the old chapels for the Catholics and Christians. It wasn't till around 1351 when Pope Leo said they were of the devil they become much like they are now. They went into hiding because after that it was off with your head or a burning to the stake. So Masons continued on as a secret organization much like it is today. This is also why when Josephs version of the temple rituals is of God first Joseph revealed the temple endowment before he became a Mason, second the differences are many sure it has similarities to Masonry and you now know why.
@@BOON70
Regarding the ancient sources which you've referenced, correlation does not equate to causation.
Stone Mason guilds were contracted to build; it wasn't until gothic architecture started going out-of-style that they became speculative Masons.
Joseph did adopt the Masonic teaching model (theatrical presentation, mnemonic devices, illustrative symbols, etc.) and adapt it to teach the Church's already-existing doctrine. However, the subject matter, context, and purposes of the Church's temple endowment ceremony wholly differ from those of the degree ceremonies of Freemasonry.
Great and truthful comment
Well that's cryptic.
Why am I watching a video made by Mormons at 1 o’clock in the morning
Well Karman, I don´t know but Kenny just got killed!
Jesus led you here.
zissler or not.
Did the Mormon episode bring you here?
I know right 😂
"A Double-minded man is unstable in ALL his ways ..."
Albert Pike was also a Freemason, look up Albert Pike the three World wars letter
Ironic, a free Mason as Joseph who tried to find protection from masons, was left alone from the brotherhood in many instances of his life. Read about the beginnings of masonry, the founders had to change their history about how to be more efective in bringing more people into the brotherhood. Read how little Joseph knew about the Mason's deep rituals. By the way, Joseph Smith was a true prophet of GOD. This knowledge is independent from any person in this world, because i have prayed about it, and this knowledge comes from The Holy Spirit.
@@skylerreddy5436 "Read how little Joseph knew about the Mason's deep rituals."
Careful on that subject matter. Much of what you've likely heard about that actually originated in hoaxes and people deceiving the public to make a buck.
@@skylerreddy5436 Jesus Christ is our Lord and Freemasonry is Satanism.
So you must be on the floor then right?
... so you're saying that J Smith had no engagement with Masnory until he joined,, and therefore church rituals couldn't possibly have originated from the Masons, yet his FATHER WAS A MASTER MASON...?!!! hmm...
No, Joseph Smith recognized some truth in certain symbols that Freemasons used and incorporated those along with revelation he received. If you study the details, it boils down to basically that.
God bless!! Repent, for The Kingdom of God is at hand!
You're expecting that Joseph Smith's father blabbed everything to Joseph Smith? You really think he would violate his obligations as a Mason? Hyrum Smith also was a Mason. Some called him a "High Mason" but do you really think he would violate his obligations as Mason? For what purpose? What genuine, primary evidence have you for that?
Then again, a lot of what has been claimed about the Masonic connections has been utterly without merit. Frequently, the starting point for the claims and comparisons have been from rituals in which Joseph Smith couldn't have participated, such as from older versions of the Scottish Rite (there also was no Scottish Rite in Illinois until 1846), or from Monitors published in 1860 or later, or from obscure rituals or organizations of which Joseph Smith would not have been aware. Anyone can take snippets of text out of context from various sources, rearrange them, and then claim that they are direct evidence of borrowing. Are there some elements that have a certain amount of correspondence? Yes. But is one just a copy of the other? No. Not at all.
An apostate from the Church, Fanny Stenhouse (whose husband also was a Mason at one time), said the following about such claims:
"I has always been commonly reported, and to a great extent believed, that the mysteries of the Endowment House were only a sort of imitation--burlesque, it might be--of the Rites of Masonry; but I need hardly say that this statement when examined by the light of facts is altogether ungrounded and absurd...." (Fanny Stenhouse, _"Tell It All": The Story of a Life's Experience in Mormonism_ [Hartford: A. D. Worthington and Co., 1875], 354.)
@@OmegaMan28 No, he did not. We know the exact dates when Joseph Smith was initiated, passed and raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason. He never went on to participate in anything else beyond that. Besides, in fact, there was no Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite in Illinois until the year 1846. That was four years too late.
The proof texts you have in mind actually have at their root mistranslation and misunderstanding, as well as being taken from their historical and cultural contexts. Several times the Bible says that people saw or will see God (Moses, 70 of the elders of Israel, Isaiah, Stephen, angels of little children, those who are pure in heart, and those who will dwell in the city of New Jerusalem). And that passage in Isaiah that you have in mind comes from a section of Isaiah that has been rewritten so many times by scribes, and interpolated, that many scholars have come to believe it was written by a different author, and that the Book of Isaiah was written by two or more authors!
Freemasons didn't establish the "Mormon" religion. It was established by non-Masons before many members of said Church later became Masons. Joseph Smith was the one directly involved in and leading the organization of the Church. That is historical fact.
@@OmegaMan28 Wow, thanks for the laugh. I mean, this HAD to be satire and humor, because nobody with a clue would have said most of that thinking they were being honest.
I was Mormon for 20 years. I am no longer. I found the true biblical Jesus. I realized there was NOTHING I could do to earn my way to heaven. It is his grace through faith that I am saved. I thank the Lord everyday that he grabbed my hand and showed me the way. To all my Mormon friends, you are so close to the truth!
Brad Wilcox his grace is sufficient speeches.byu.edu/talks/brad-wilcox/his-grace-is-sufficient/
I love this talk, it helped me to better understand our relationship with Christ. As a member of the church of Jesus Christian of latter day Saints, I agree with you that we can not earn heaven.
(As Brad puts it, we are not earning heaven, we are learning heaven). Hope you take the time to read this and let me know what you think! 😀
Praise God!
Legacy, the Bible also tells us that faith without works is dead. We need faith but if we don't do our part then, well, I guess we earn what we get.
Yesssss!Watch For False Prophets
@@icecreamladydriver1606 you show your faith by your works. Works aren't what saves you. It is not a system of good deeds being counted to see if you did enough to save yourself.
jesus is THE WAY, THE TRUTH, and THE LIFE. and the way is NARROW and HARD their are FEW that finds it.
You are saying this in response to freemasonry's universalism?
Felipe Kennedy: To say nothing of those gol'darned gopher holes. Dang varmits takin' up space on the straight n' narrow...
@@zanelegeire8683 what haha
And Mormonism is NOT the narrow path!
@@nancykindt6487, I testify that I have felt the Holy Ghost bear witness that the Book of Mormon is holy scripture and that Joseph Smith is a prophet of God. If someone reads the book and asks God, He'll let them know too.
I’m surprised the church is being so transparent. Asking these questions was looked down upon in the past.
I have been a member all of my life (67 years) and I am an inquisitive person from my youth. When I was a teenager I wondered about this very thing. There was a book out called something like, Freemasonry and the LDS Church. It was readily available, and I read it. Obviously it did not shake my faith. I think many people in the church were afraid to explore these things, but the information was available.
Debrah Roundy did you explore gematria? The mathematical code the masons use? Look into it to find out how the false Jews mentioned in revelation operate. Gematria effect news for truth
They are not condemned but this is not God's method but rather that of men. Freemasonry members are Gnostics and worship who they call the creator of the universe and it is not revealed until the 33rd degree that this is Lucifer. Since they are obligated to follow the orders of their worshipful masters, the pyramid structure is headed by Lucifer and so all Freemasons are Luciferians by default. They use human sacrifice to control all of mankind. It originates in the apostate church which is Babylon from the Book of Revelation.
They use Freemasonry to control all pulpits that I have witnessed, openly having to display the hidden hand, the single finger in the air, the OK sign or the pyramid when they bring their hands together. Another common symbol is the use of black and white color combinations or orange which stands for 33rd degree. Scripture says that the wink of the eye is used to denote evil. Their signs and symbols are to send messages to one another. It alludes to hidden or secret knowledge which is the basis for Freemasonry. You should also be aware of the Kundalini Spirit which is a the serpent spirit. It is common to use words and spoken messages with hidden meanings shared only with those in the know. They like especially to spell words in reverse. None of this is has anything to do with Christianity. It is Satanic witchcraft trying to plant ideas trying to accomplish mind control with subliminal messages. They control FEMA which is the hidden government.
All should repent from this system that forms the beast.
@@notagain1952 LOL do you have any reputable source to back up that claim...
@@notagain1952 something the voices in your head probably didn't tell you is the design of the old Christian chapels with all the symbols were designed by free masons if free masons are of the devil so is Christianity...
The only One who can “make us better men” is Jesus Christ - our Only Master. Worship God only .
our only savior and redemption of all the world💜💜✝️✝️🙏
Church plus secret society, not good.
What evidence do you have to suggest freemasonry is a secret society ?
@Latisha Queen It's odd for you to tell someone you don't know that their father is the devil. I recommend that you not make assumptions about people, especially those who are merely asking questions.
@@00Fisher00 exactly what I’m saying. People are out of their mind
It’s not a secret society, but a society of secrets...
church been always around with secret societies
Don’t be deceived. This is not biblical.
Neither is Costco, your local public library, or your local newspaper. Just because Freemasonry isn't biblical does not mean that it's evil or unworthy of participation for faithful, active Christians.
I think you're being deceived here, saints. Darkness and light don't mix, and woe to them that call good bad, and bad good.
It is you who mixed it up liar. Your argument is invalid and you have been deceived by the devil.
Inapplicable to the situation.
You can't just pray for apotheosis either. It takes work and enlightenment, and you can't attain enlightenment within those walls.
I'm not going to need a secret hand shake to get into heaven.
That's true, essentially everyone gets to heaven regardless.
I just want a hug. ❤️
Simple, isn't it?!
What if you do
nobody said you did
1:42 Joseph actually sitting down and writing down his revelations? We already know that's a huge misrepresentation!
Why would you say that?
Except that they were recorded in this way.
Sometimes, yes, he did write his own. He had a hard time doing it, too. That's why he usually used scribes.
It is not true to say that Joseph learned the divine truths of the Endowment before his encounter with Freemasonry.
It is true that it was before he became a mason himself, but having a father who was a Master Mason and brother who was a mason, that he was close to, means he knew a thing or two about Freemasonry, long before he joined.
thenowchurch where did you read that?
They are very similar, down to the "Magic underwear" (Holy Garments).
In very general terms only, but Masonic rituals were NOT SHARED outside of Masonic temples. Those rites are entered into with strict promises to not share them to outside groups. In fact, the anti-mason movement was ignited in 1826 when William Morgan, a bricklayer in western New York "disappeared" after he "supposedly had broken his vow of secrecy as a Freemason by preparing a book revealing the organization’s secrets. When no trace of Morgan could be discovered, rumors of his murder at the hands of Masons swept through New York and then into New England and the Mid-Atlantic states."
Given that:
- Joseph Smith, Sr, and Hyrum Smith were known to be honest men of integrity
- the subject matter, context, and purposes of the Church's temple endowment ceremony wholly differ from those of the degree ceremonies of Freemasonry,
the hypothesis that they would have shared the secrets of Freemasonry with Joseph is both unlikely and irrelevant to the topic of the Church's temple endowment ceremony.
go away
“Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much” (Luke 16:10 NIV). #verseoftheday
O yeah they did not deny he was a mason. One thing he should have discuss, Masonry banned Mormons for many years from becoming members of the craft because of Joseph Smith
Mun Moon 4:07 well either you are lying or the video is...
Mun Moon Why does that need to be discussed? People pay too much attention to Joseph Smith the man instead of his works. The gospel itself is divine, men are mortal. Trying to dissect everything about a mortal man did or didn’t do in his life is temporal. It’s not as important as the divine. Joseph Smith lived so long ago and he was lied about so much. Plus nobody alive today knew him. His own writings are available and there are some of his posterity with journals. But it would be like saying when someone writes a book we should get to know everything about them, their whole life should be on show. That isn’t what’s important. What they wrote in their book is. I hope I’m not coming off as rude. It’s just too easy to get caught up in Joseph Smith himself, which you would never still really know him. Dissect the gospel of Jesus Christ and test it. That’s what important, the divine.
Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints were banned from being Masons under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Utah for most of the 20th century; Joseph Smith was not cited as the reason for this ban. There was no such ban against members of the Church under any other grand lodge's jurisdiction.
The Grand Lodge of Utah saw the error of its ways in the 1980s and therefore lifted the ban.
@@traczebabe what people need to do is test his revelations and his fruits thats how you know hes a false prophet?
Masonry has never banned Mormons nor any monotheistic believers from joining.
Jesus said never to make secret oaths or covenants, I have loved many LDS members and good people can be found in any church or belief system but can't be saved by a church founded on darkness, Charles tas Russell founder of the Jehovahs witnesses was also a 33°Freemason, all false churches have one thing in common...Freemasonry
Yeah very true most big churches and religions are filled with masonry world wide
Do you love members of the Church of Jesus Christ enough to ask them about their beliefs so that you can really understand? That's what I would recommend, if you truly claim to love others.
Nope. Charles Taze Russell was not a Freemason, much less of the 33°. Neither was Joseph Smith coroneted an IGH. And I would know. If they were, I'd find their names in the lists. And I don't find their names in the lists. That said, Joseph Smith was a Mason. He was raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason (that's 3°, not 33°). But that didn't happen until 1842, 12 years after the Church was first organized in 1830. You've got to watch those time lines and historical chronologies.
But the early Church had a "hidden wisdom," which they communicated "in a mystery" to "the perfect" (1 Corinthians 2:1-10). This was different from the basic teachings.
@@00Fisher00
Yeah I asked the LDS missionaries if their God was once a man and they lied and said no. I also asked if "as God is man can become" and they denied that too. Yet it's clearly outlined as a teaching in the LDS church website. I told the missionaries this and they admitted I was right and that they had knowingly misinformed me.
@@prayunceasingly2029 What is your purpose? Building faith, or faultfinding? I will inform you that all members of the Church of Jesus Christ and all prophets are imperfect human beings. If you're looking to condemn people for faults, you will always be able to do so, but it's a terribly shortsighted approach and directly opposed to what Christ taught. Missionaries are not required to know everything; what they are to do is preach the basic truth of the gospel of Jesus Christ and testify with the power of the Holy Ghost so that people can know of the truth and pursue greater faith and knowledge for themselves. If you don't want to seek the Holy Ghost, then that's up to you, but I'm sorry you weren't able to appreciate what those representatives of God's Church had for you.
Only a true relationship with Jesus can save you from eternal damnation, no matter what good thing anyone does. There’s too much sin in freemasonry you can’t be a Freemason and a follower of the Lord at the same time. The Bible is the word of God
@Anthony B Please be specific. What sin do Freemasons commit?
Being a secret society instead of speaking the truths they do.
This video is making freemasonry seem so subtle and harmless. If it was back then, it isn’t now. It must be denounced to really walk in the liberty of Christ Jesus.
I was an LDS for 30 years, my dad was a Mason. I made the connection early because I knew a little about Masonry. I had never heard anyone in the church make the connection. It was definitely confirmed when I toured Nauvoo and there was a Masonic Lodge in the downtown section.
Not a believer that signs used in the Temple and Masonry were separate! I believe there are too many coincidences to be a coincidence!!!
Did you watch the video? No one is suggesting that it's a coincidence.
Lol just like all those other misconceptions, people are drawn in by the lies towards our church.
@@latter-daysaintbatman2679 Your church is made up of nothing but lies.
Well, they aren't exactly the same. In fact, there are signs in the LDS temple ceremony that have no counterpart in Freemasonry. Of course, if a temple patron gave the tokens wrong, the first two would be identical to those in a Lodge. But if given correctly they are not even the same. The other two are not identical or even close to anything in Masonic rituals. Sad thing about the attempts at drawing parallels is that text has to be sifted around and taken drastically out of context to make the parallels look closer. Worse, a good amount of such material is taken out of a book published in 1860, and that is too late to be of use. Even worse, this latter material was part of two Rites to which Joseph Smith never belonged.
@@homelesscrazyman I have found the Church of Jesus Christ to be the greatest source of truth. I suggest going to God in prayer about it.
Oh now they’re openly talking about it! They had no choice!
It's simple: education is a good thing, and with modern technology the Church can make information available.
@@00Fisher00 I agree transparency is a good thing!
@@stratocasterbeast I agree. You might be surprised at the effort that people in the Church make to publish information at no cost to anyone outside the organization. The depth and organization of information on ChurchOfJesusChrist.org is impressive.
@@00Fisher00 how about a financial statement showing how the money is spent at the LDS church? Im still looking dor one
They've actually been talking about it since at least the 1930s. One leader of the Church, by the name of Ivins, even published a book on the subject.
Aw Lucifer, I see you have fooled so many. You are a liar and a thief and the father of it. Lord Jesus Christ, please protect your children from all evil and save us from temptation. Help us to always know the difference between good and evil. Please do not let us be fooled. Please keep us united in Your Spirit through hope, faith and love. Amen.
John 14:6, “Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me”
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John 10:1, “Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold, but climbeth up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber”
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Heb. 12:2a, Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith”
If you want know more truth about that you must read chapter 5 from quran
@@abdoreal6376 “your truth” my friend. The false prophet Muhammad is a great example of what Jesus warned us about. But once again that is ‘my truth’
@@abdoreal6376 Ya, chapter 5 is a good one!! Especially verse 68 that says "unless you're foundation is based on the bible, uou have nothing to stamd on"
Be a decent human being. Help those in need wether you have a little or a lot. Follow the ten comandments and, accept Jesus Christ as your lord and savior. It's not rocket science.
Nobody follows the 10 commandments. It's impossible. It's a test for us to reflect and know that we are sinners. So we continue to praise Jesus. It's a measuring stick. Nobody is without sin. And no one follows the 10 commandments to the letter. None
@@braider5204 We are commanded to be perfect. It's a commandment not a suggestion. We're all hypocrites and sinners, no one is arguing that.
Is not the First and Great commandment to love God? And the Second to love thy neighbor as you love yourself? Yes, it’s hard to obey all the commandments at times. That why repentance is so critical. Another great commandment is Matthew 5:48 “Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.” I can tell you myself, this is probably the hardest commandment to keep. How great is it then that our Father in heaven in merciful! Nobody said that we’re earning heaven. If that was the case nobody would make it. It’s God’s mercy and grace, it’s Christ’s sacrifice and love that saves us. Life is more than just being a decent person and praising Jesus. It’s about aligning your will with the Fathers, keeping his commandments, serving others. It’s about becoming like our savior, and Heavenly Father. If this is not the case then why does God care? Why create this marvelous world, our bodies, our spirits, only to make a few happy forever? Heaven is so much more than joy, it’s so much more than just peace and goodness. It’s inheriting everything the Father has through Jesus Christ. “Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.”
So true. The decision is simple and clear. It is either right or wrong, or, true or false.
@@braider5204 It's not a measuring stick, it's divine law that we are condemned for disobeying. That's why Jesus Christ had to die.
I find it interesting that of Joseph’s apostate critics who knew both masonry and the temple endowment, none claimed Joseph stole the endowment from masonry.
Yeah...they just killed him instead
Didn't he steal it from Egypt?
Excellent point, but to be fair to them they were focusing on a variety of other angles to destroy him. I guess it worked.
@@theresakennedy7339 While I'm not an expert on the subject, I am a member of the church of Jesus Christ and I've seen a lot of theories about where he could have received it. I've heard a lot of theories like Free Masons, Jewish (temple) rites, egyptian temple ceremonies, the primitive christian church etc. etc. I have also been amazed to find temple patterns in certain buddhist/hindu ceremonies, dervish ceremonies, ancient american artifacts/writings, and even some catholic writings and presentations. I personally believe that God has taught these things at various and sundry times to His church and principles of them have been preserved in a variety of ways through many cultures. I believe that God revealed these things to Joseph Smith in the same manner as in times past as part of the fullness of the restoration of the gospel in our time.
@@ephraimsbeard8508
Nine Masons were alleged to have participated in Joseph's martyrdom, but they were never proven to have done so.
An alleged nine Masons out of a mob of 200+ people is not logically indicative of negative sentiment from the Grand Lodge of Illinois or the Grand Lodge of Missouri.
Love how hard the church tries to reconcile temple worship with Masonic rituals! Isn’t it amazing that just two weeks before Joseph Smith implemented these he became a master mason. Not revelation! Simply Joseph doing what he always did! Using the very things he had in his own life to make a religion.
Have you never sought revelation yourself? You should. Everyone should. It's important to have a relationship with God, and to receive truth from Him. As you do, you will find that sometimes God reveals things to you directly, but sometimes He helps us recognize truth that already exists in the world around us. The same was true for Joseph Smith.
I love how our experiences can shape how we approach many aspects of our lives. I use my background to help me receive inspiration for my calling in the Church, and when someone else down the road will be in the same calling as me they will use their background as inspiration for the calling. The source of truth is the same, I'm grateful for modern day prophets that guide us in our day!
These are some of the reasons I left the LDS church.
Albert Pike, one of the greatest authors of freemasonry wrote:
Lucifer, the Light-Bearer! Strange and mysterious name to give to the Spirit of Darkness! Lucifer, the Son of the Morning! Is it he who bears the light, and with its splendors intolerable blinds feeble, sensual or selfish Souls? Doubt it not!iv
The devil is the personification of Atheism or Idolatry. For the Initiates, this is not a Person, but a Force, created for good, but which may serve for evil. It is the instrument of Liberty or Free Will. They represent this Force, which presides over the physical generation, under the mythological and horned form of the God Pan; thence came the he-goat of the Sabbat, brother of the Ancient Serpent, and the Light-bearer or Phosphor, of which the poets have made the false Lucifer of the legend.v
The true name of Satan, the Kabalists say, is Yahweh (GOD) reversed; for Satan is not a black god, but a negation of God...the Kabala imagined Him to be a "most occult light."vi
You left the Church because Joseph Smith joined the Freemasons? Why? Did you not pray to God to ask him for a witness of the truth of the Book of Mormon and the Church itself? Also, did you not know that many great figures in history, including Founding Fathers of the U.S. including George Washington, were also Freemasons? What exactly is your concern?
I wasted 20 years listening to the churches lies. I am so happy to be free from it.
smokewagon47 I feel more convinced than ever that the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is true Christianity.
I'm the opposite of you. I'm glad I only spent a couple of years as a rainbow girl ... Part of the masons... But I also converted about that time and grow more appreciative of the church still this half a century later. More light and understanding. More peace and joy. More freedom from vices and common pitfalls. Seeing childhood friends and their lives of struggles make me more repentant and grateful. So glad to have genealogy much easier and indexing-away my life! Praying for all to hear and see truth and inspiration from on high...
I was just talking to a friend wishing that the church would discuss this topic, and here it is!!! Thank you!! I can't wait to share this with her.
Hi Jessica, thanks for your comment. This is an introductory video on the topic; we encourage you and others to learn more about this topic, both from Church resources and other accurate and reliable sources. See the Church's in-depth essay on Masonry here: www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/history/topics/masonry?lang=eng
@@churchofjesuschrist It's founders and the spirit guiding them called themselves "Free Masons" Because they wanted to build their own temple.. A temple that is not built on the stone God has set aside, for they have slain His Son thinking to gain His inheritance.. But God with His mighty and victorious right hand upholds His Beloved Son His Word. Jesus Christ said to them,
"Have you never read in the scriptures:
'The very stone which the builders rejected has become the head of the corner; this was the Lord's doing, and it is marvelous in our eyes'
Therefore i tell you, the Kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a nation producing the fruits of it."
@@mikaelarkanghel5094 Yes, Freemasonary is Satanism. Preach the truth!
@@wesleynunez3825 Why do you say that? What do you actually know about it?
Please do some actual research, Don't believe this false information
Brigham Young called the temple ceremony “celestial masonry.”
Brigham was entitled to his opinion; however, this comment was never canonized into the doctrines of the Church.
Prophets are not considered omniscient or infallible in the Church and are therefore allowed to have incorrect opinions. Had his comment been canonized, then it would carry the weight of authority in the doctrines of the Church.
Brandon Cole beautifully stated.
@@Alexandriafrancescakiel
Thank you. 🙂
I reason masonry refers to building. So, if interpreted as ''celestial building''. That seems ok, even virtuous.
John Harvey to what extent of Christ and the apostles though
And to think the god of freemasonry is lucifer. Things that make you go hmmmmmmmm........
Why do you suggest that?
@@00Fisher00 ask ex masons
@@Dannyboy0202 Like who? People I've spoken to who have been a part of Freemasonry say the opposite about their experiences with it. There are a number of Freemasons here who are sharing their experiences, and none of it has anything to do with worshipping Lucifer.
@@00Fisher00Albert Pike said it best.
God have mercy on our blindness and naivity,that we actually think that the church of God can be align to darkness.
FOOL. Mormon church is not of God
@@footsoldier1188 you can believe that all you want but when we die we’ll see what god says to you if you ask him 🤦🏽♂️
Which ones aligned with darkness?
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is God’s kingdom on the earth, the work has progressed and accelerated despite opposition at every turn and severe persecution in its early days. It will continue to roll forth unhindered by the works of man or random TH-cam comments.
To think that masonry is darkness is either intellectual dishonesty or just intellectual deficiency
A few years ago I toured a Masonic temple. As a Latter-day Saint, it really freaked me out how similar the two temples were and the ceremonies. (Or so i thought.) it caused me to doubt my faith. Instead I should’ve doubted my doubts. I went inactive for a while after that. A few months later one of the missionaries who initially taught me when I was investigating the church happened to reach out to me. Not only did he help me come back to church, he helped me understand my doubts, my faith crisis, my questions were normal to ask and that my concerns and struggles were going to be eliminated through the atonement. That man is now my husband, and I’ve never had a stronger testimony!
Thanks for sharing your testimony and experience, Sara.
That is great stuff.
What Masonic ceremony did you see? None of the ones in which I've officiated resemble the Church's temple endowment ceremony at all in regard to subject matter, context, or purpose.
LDS member, Senator Mitt Romney is a great statesman.
Brit B I do believe in Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior and I do read the Bible. Thanks!
Satan has left the chat.
Alejandro Avalos there’s no fun in being honest right?
Actually, he seems to be inspiring quite a few mean-spirited comments that falsely disparage the Church of Jesus Christ or prophets of God.
Jay Britton Fisher sounds like you’re demeaning the demeanors
So is the oval office clone in the DC temple next on the ..."Now you Know" video list ? Is the big reveal coming up this election cycle ?
There is an open house slated after current renovations right ?
Satan started the chat!
Heb. 12:2a, “Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith”
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Our full focus should be on Christ alone and do away with all this sugarcoated lies and deceits. 🙏🏽 May God have upon us all 🙏🏽
Christ alone? But what of the Father? Do we just ignore the Father? I think not. I don't even think Christ would have something like that in mind.
We are truly living in the last days . God have mercy 🙌🏾🙌🏾
Elaborate?
Have been for the last TWO THOUSAND YEARS!!!
@@The_Other_Ghost 2k years is like 1 day to God. But who's to say when your life will expire as God said no day is promised to anyone. So hopefully your life is in line with God.
@Awaken To Life "An occultic cult"? Can you explain that and qualify it in any way, using verifiable sources? It sounds like you have no idea.
Jay Britton Fisher chill
This seems to be glossing over the overwhelming similarities of the Masonic rituals to the endowment ceremonies, which are nowhere to be found in the Bible. How can anyone think that Heavenly Father would, all of a sudden in Joseph Smith's day, require Masonic clothing, Masonic terminology, Masonic handshakes and grips, in order to be with Him? Would He test their memory in order to show "worthiness"? How many members of the church would stop their tithing if it wasn't a requirement to go to the temple? It seems that this ceremony is a convenient way to get money from members.
Exactly! Not to mention it's a whole other religion. So why allow Mormons to be part of a different religions? Doesn't that go against and violate the commandments of the bible of no false idols or other gods before him?
I have heard others talk about tithing this way before. My thought is this. If it was considered "robbery" in the New Testament (Malachi3:8) to NOT pay your tithing, then one could pay tithing so as to not rob God. Also, one could pay tithing to receive the blessings mentioned in verse 10. Do I pay tithing to enter into the temple? No. I pay tithing to build up the kingdom of God, receive blessings, and to be obedient to God's commandments.
On the other subject. God uses simple things to help us follow and return to Him. As an example, in order to live, after being bitten by "fiery serpents", one only had to look at a brass serpent Moses made on a pole to survive the bite. Why? I think it was so the people could show faith in God. Besides, who's to say that Satan did not copy ancient temple rituals and distort them into Masonic rituals. I mean we know that anciently baptisms for the dead where preformed. (1 Corinthians 15:29)
And lastly. God does not test worthiness thru memory. You are mistaken in that concept.
@Liisa Glandorf and @lowd ethan, thanks for your comments and for the opportunity to clarify our beliefs and practices. This is an introductory video on the topic of freemasonry; to learn more, see the Church's in-depth essay on the topic here: www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/history/topics/masonry?lang=eng
Both as a temple-endowed member of the Church and as a Freemason, I wholly disagree with the premise of your comment here. The similarities between the Church's temple endowment ceremony and the degree ceremonies of Freemasonry are both few and superficial.
Joseph adopted the Masonic teaching model (theatrical presentation, mnemonic devices, illustrative symbols, etc) and adapted it to teach the Church's already-existing doctrines in its temple endowment ceremony. The subject matter, context, and purposes of the Church's temple endowment ceremony wholly differ from those of the degree ceremonies of Freemasonry.
Regarding the Law of Tithing, it is a lesser law which we are currently required to obey; this is because the membership was not found to be ready for the Law of Consecration. I'm sure that there were some who said the same about tithing in Abraham's day and many who said the same about giving up all possessions in Christ's day as what you've said here. However, tithing donations today are used to build and maintain our buildings as well as to keep the Church self-sufficient.
@@lowdethan6709
Freemasonry does not qualify as a religion.
Do your own research, folks. Follow all the footnotes. Check all the sources. Use your brains. Knowledge is a good thing. Everyone has an agenda, even the church.
Wow Awesome information now I will definitely be leaving the Mormon church.
I did from I was 16 it's a huge pity our mother got us baptized there in our Innocence I beg the eternal father of life and light to forgive me and my brothers and parents for this act amen
Why would you want to leave the Church of Jesus Christ?
I live in Utah and learning Joseph smith was a free mason makes everything make sense now ... my god. I pray everyday for the Mormons...
Thing is; mormons have no the slightest idea what free masonry is all about. It comes directly from the tower of Babel, Nimrod and buddies who build a tower pretending to get to haven and kill God, have children who are still hard at work. Since the devil could not do it in the war of heaven, his children promised, they will. So at the tower the languages were confounded and signs, and symbols became the preferred way of communicating among those involved in killing God after no one could understand one another.
Today, all churches have a stipple on their church roofs, signifying the tower they have built so long ago, but now instead of killing God, which is not possible, kill spiritually His children. Also with obelisks, mighty tall towers, and stipples on churches they are as middle fingers pointing to God's throne.
Truth is stranger than fiction. Mormons are as lost as the Ark of the Covenant. They have been totally deceived!!
You ought to talk to members of the Church of Jesus Christ as you pray for them. You ought to seek understanding first. Otherwise, it's like praying for a healthy man to recover from an illness he doesn't actually have.
Truth is truth and will be found in many faiths. Look to the Old Testament (the tabernacle then Solomon’s temple) for the clothing, ceremony and some covenants, and to the New Testament for others.
Yes. I like Exodus 28 and 29 and Levitucus 8. Wonderful truths that started with Adam and parts can be found in many religions as time goes on. And through revelation, when the time was right, restored fully.
Julie Anderson who was Adams first wife Lilith eve wasn’t his first learn about masonry in lds is a racist religion just like most Christianity that’s why minorities are slaves to capitalism of white supremacy of colonialism right go ask a Native American how he feels about white Jesus he’ll tell you When you die his ancestors are waiting for you guys.
@@alexchavez3244 care to talk your nonsense to an actual mason with knowledge? Doubt it.
@@alexchavez3244 The system is pretty well total communism now. Where's all the capitalism at ?
@@alexchavez3244 A native American ? How about reading the record of an ancient civilisation written and sealed up by an ancient American titled ; The Book of Mormon - Another Testament of Jesus Christ.
That’s one of many reasons I left the church! Thank you Jesus for revealing the truth for me!
Hi there, Freemasonry is a fraternal organization. In addition to participating in rituals where they commit to be loyal and trustworthy, they also participate in community-building activities and make charitable contributions to various causes. This is an introductory video on the topic; we encourage you and others to learn more about this topic, both from Church resources and other accurate and reliable sources. See the Church's in-depth essay on Masonry here: www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/history/topics/masonry?lang=eng
I am 74 years old now and was told by my father, when I was a young boy, another reason about this issue. When Solomon's Temple was built (957 BCE) those of his followers began using the Temple. However walls around the Temple were still being built. It was then that the "Masons" building the walls around Solomon's Temple observed the ordinances and that was how they created a version for themselves. Maybe someone could tell me - when was the Free Mason organisation originated? I found this in Wikipedia " The earliest known ritual places the first masonic lodge in the porchway of King Solomon's Temple"\
Ok. So basically, masons up to a certain point were literally stone mason unions. these were called "operative masons" , they began to form lodges as a place to care for those injured on the job and to provide a community for these guys.
at some point, no one quite knows when or why, they started accepting people who weren't actually stone masons, but curious intellectuals, ect. these became speculative masons. The Lodge of Edinburgh (Mary's Chapel) No. 1 seems to be the oldest that hasa direct line to operative masons
Free Masons are a shield for the evil Purpose that is only revealed to those who 'qualify' to be a 33rd degree Free Mason member of the 'Supreme Council'.
@@OutLawStargazer899 It's founders and the spirit guiding them called themselves "Free Masons" Because they wanted to build their own temple.. A temple that is not built on the stone God has set aside for they have slain His Son thinking to gain His inheritance.. But God with His mighty and victorious right hand upholds His Beloved Son His Word. Jesus Christ said to them,
"Have you never read in the scriptures:
'The very stone which the builders rejected has become the head of the corner; this was the Lord's doing, and it is marvelous in our eyes'
Therefore i tell you, the Kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a nation producing the fruits of it."
@@OutLawStargazer899 Knights of Malta?
@@mikaelarkanghel5094 Where do you get this "evil Purpose" stuff from?
People are afraid of what they don't know or understand. This comments section is to be treated with doubt and skepticism as those of no knowledge of the Church or Freemasonry will speculate, theorize, and accuse the Church of things they know little or nothing about. The video presents what the Church does and knows about it.
I'm very happy to not see anti masonic propaganda. Masonry is an amazing institution that doesn't conflict with religion and in fact promotes you to live a more Godly life. Lots of Christian churches are very anti masonic so I'm happy to see some churches being more understanding 👍🏻
Blake Green it completely conflicts.
I'm still undecided personally on the matter.
@@tracywhited no... it doesn't lol but good try
@@ewigerschuler3982 that's 100% okay. It's good to do the research and make your own decisions. I am a freemason and I have never seen anything that challenges my beliefs or makes me follow another secular belief. All rituals and stories are from the bible and of biblical characters. I can promise all of that :) but i know it's hard if you aren't a Mason and dont know what we are all about
@@tracywhited
Religion does not conflict with Freemasonry, even if some religious adherents choose to.
2 Esdras 6:9
“For Esau is the end of the world, and Jacob is the beginning of it that followeth.”
Jesus Christ says that he was the temple, he made it clear that we are all living temples, so there's absolutely no need for "divine inspired" corruptions to accomplish the entering-in of God's presence, because everything points to Christ.
Anything divinely inspired comes to us uncorrupted originally. Temple buildings indeed do point to Christ in all things.
Jesus Christ says that He is the true, and new temple. His life on earth allows us to "enter into Him". To abide in him. "God incarnate" is synonymous with "Temple" as Christ in human form solves the problem of the temple's limitations.
Before Christ, humans needed a temple building so they could walk into the divine- or heavenly presence. Christ walking on the earth was the same heavenly presence of the temple- but in a human body. Since Christ ascended into heaven, he gave us the Holy Spirit to enter in us so that we can always be living filled with that divine temple presence wherever we go- so long as we turn to Christ alone as our only divine source and stay repentant.
If we want, we can still worship in our temple buildings and try and get divine presence to dwell in them but, it becomes impractical and excessive- if all that work can be done because of what Christ already is for us- and in us.
"Incarnation + Holy Spirit in us" > "Temple"
@@jeremysyrenne5294 I've worshipped and served in modern temples, and I see at least part of why God desires for us to do so. I'd encourage you to learn more about it.
This is so funny😂
How am I not surprised Joseph Smith was a freemason😂
Freemasonry is satanism is disguise. So what does that mean when a freemason starts a new religion based on the testimony of one man?
Joseph Smith was a false prophet, as are all LDS prophets!
Why do you say that Freemasonry is connected to Satanism? What source of information are you relying on?
@@jezbread8111 Why would you say that?
I’m not surprised either, Mormonism is a non biblical cult
@@00Fisher00 In the very hard to find book, "Morals and Dogma of Freemasonry", it states clearly there that to them, lucifer is god almighty. Satan is the god of the lodge. The lower level masonic initiates are not privy to this information, admission, however - only those at the highest levels - typical of such secret societies, including the mormon church.
I believe that its also possible that Joseph Smith joined with one purpose being to fit in/gain relationships in Illinois after being persecuted and kicked out of Missouri.
Does someone who is trying to fit in become a general in a legion and run for POTUS?
And bankrupting Kirkland Ohio
God's truth is not to be found in such secret societies. Live in the light, and we will know you by your works.
Is not secret, it’s sacred ;)
The masons and the LDS are both organizations known for their many many good works for others 👍
2 Esdras 6:9
“For Esau is the end of the world, and Jacob is the beginning of it that followeth.”
When our son, who was preparing for an LDS mission, approached us and told us he was planning to join freemasonry, the Holy Ghost sent revelation so strong it was almost an electrical shock, telling us as his parents that we should strongly oppose his decision, which we made clear to him. There was darkness in this boy's desire to join freemasonry--we felt the evil. We don't know if he joined or not, though he said he didn't, but he served a mission, which later was reported by his mission president to be dishonorable, left the country and left the church and became anti-mormon
Unlike the Society of Free Masons Jesus did nothing in secrit as he had nothing to hide and also taught his folowers to do the same. Thus we know both the secret society of Free Mason's and it's child the Morman Church are not christian intities!
There is no "Morman Church". This video was produced by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
@w96725 Why are you comparing Freemasons with Jesus Christ? There is no comparison. You might as well compare Jesus Christ with the Chicago Bears.
Well you're right about one thing. Freemasonry is NOT a Christian society. It is not of ANY faith as it is a FRATERNITY...not a RELIGION. We do not cause division and hatred between faiths as many Christians (and members of other faiths) do. We allow all of our members to practice any faith they wish as what a man believes on a religious front, has absolutely no bearing on his Masonic activities. We have Christians, Muslims, Jews, Hindus Sikhs etc.
People like you give religion a bad name.
@@00Fisher00 the Mormons, same thing
@@gabrielle-d1b "Mormon" in reference to the Church of Jesus Christ or its members has always been a nickname. It is important to us, though, to use the true name of the Church because so many people are confused about it (including the person who commented originally).
I became a Master Mason to test my faith and explore the similarities with the LDS church I was baptized into. Joseph was made a Master Mason on site by an authoritive person in other words the Grand Master. I did the footwork and learned the signs, tokens, verbage and ritual. It took me three months to learn all the keys with my coach. I believe growing up in the church and excelling in Masonry has given me some of the best insight there is to offer. I am simply a dues paying member now and an inactive member of the LDS church. Members of the church speak badly about masonry and members of masonry speak badly about the church. I really don't trust either. Signs and tokens won't get you exalted into gods kingdom. Works and faith will. We all walk our own paths to further light and you don't need either organization to get there.
" I really don't trust either."
Smarter than the average bear.
I take it you are in Utah? Still some bad blood between the two groups there, even after the reconciliation of 1984. it sometimes spills out to other states when members involved relocate.
@@muziklvr7776 It's founders and the spirit guiding them called themselves "Free Masons" Because they wanted to build their own temple.. A temple that is not built on the stone God has set aside, for they have slain His Son thinking to gain His inheritance.. But God with His mighty and victorious right hand upholds His Beloved Son His Word. Jesus Christ said to them,
"Have you never read in the scriptures:
'The very stone which the builders rejected has become the head of the corner; this was the Lord's doing, and it is marvelous in our eyes'
Therefore i tell you, the Kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a nation producing the fruits of it."
Good read here 👌
Grace can only bridge the gap. The other work and faith is nice, good on that.
Damage control
Just information.
@@00Fisher00correction: Disinformation*
If you are not born again then you are not a Christian. Invite God into your life through his son Jesus. You don't need religion, you need God !
As Latter Day Saints we are taught to seek after good and praiseworthy things. If the Freemasons are about trying to be a better person and citizen in your community I can see why so many LDS people gravitated toward them.
If the fraternal orders of Freemasonry are such a benevolent society then why do they work in secret? Why are the lodges to this day segregated between male and female, between blacks and whites?
Jesus said, In secret, I have told you nothing. Our Lord kept no secrets from those who followed Him. Yet, initiates in the Masonic Lodge are threatened with death if they reveal the secrets of Masonry. Sounds like something I would really want to join.
Please read the Bible. Please read Ezekiel 8:16 and ask yourself whose alters face toward the east and why. And not the one in the Mormon church, but a KJV or ESV Bible. Take care.
You both are dead on, I was a Mason and Rosicrucian...both Satan worship the God of this world at the top levels. Mormons should have nothing to do with Freemasonry but unfortunately it is interwoven throughout its history including Brigham Young being a Mason and many others.
@@Hpencer yes, exactly. The same thing with The Catholic Church and Jehovahs Witnesses.
@@ephraimsbeard8508 Please explain to me if AMORC is what you define as Rosicrucian? And please explain in great detail, how any Rosicrucian body is Satanic? Thank you for your time and effort, understanding this is VERY important to me.
@@danielrutigliano7938 Why do nations keep secrets from each other? You think very naively. What's worth guarding isnt given so easily. Dont cast Pearls before swine.
I love that this topic is being touched on. 🙏🏻♥️
As a member of the church and as a mason myself I love they are being more open about this topic.
Read Ezekiel 8:16. Masons have their alters face toward the east because the god they worship is themselves symbolic of the sun and not the SON.
Jesus said in secret I have told you nothing. God keeps no secrets from us. Yet in the Masonic lodge, revealing the secrets of Masonry is punishable by death. Why? Because the true worship of the craft isn't revealed to the low level Masons who enter into the Blue Lodges and obtain the first three degrees of initiation. Masonry is an abomination to God. So is the Mormon church established by a blasphemous, secret society.
@@danielrutigliano7938 - Thanks for this.... It's like a blast of light in total darkness.
Would an open mason who is proud post a link of the oaths that are required at each level? Please help me.
@@justindyczewski6640 you can look it up on TH-cam. You can also look up a video on why Freemasonry is not compatible with Christianity.
so glad im not in this church
Why?
When I found out that Mormonism wasn't born-again Christianity, but thinly-veiled paganism and high level freemasonry, I ran as far in the opposite direction as possible.
I'm sorry you "found out" something that was blatantly false. FYI, "Mormonism" isn't really anything. This video was produced by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which is the true Church of Jesus Christ that has been restored in our time. Please be skeptical of those who would speak poorly of the Church of Jesus Christ, just as you would be skeptical of those who accused Christ Himself in His day. You can learn for yourself.
If I am truly satisfied having Christ, the Master why would I need anything else?
For the same reasons that one might join the Boy Scouts, Toastmasters, the Sons/Daughters of the American Revolution, or even subscribe to a membership at the local public library.
I agree. You don't need religion to have a relationship with God
@@srso4660 Consider the following verses of scripture:
23 Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;)
24 And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works:
25 *Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is;* but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.
26 For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins,
27 But a certain fearful looking for of judgment and fiery indignation, which shall devour the adversaries.
28 He that despised Moses’ law died without mercy under two or three witnesses:
29 Of how much sorer punishment, suppose ye, shall he be thought worthy, who hath trodden under foot the Son of God, and hath counted the blood of the covenant, wherewith he was sanctified, an unholy thing, and hath done despite unto the Spirit of grace?
30 For we know him that hath said, Vengeance belongeth unto me, I will recompense, saith the Lord. And again, The Lord shall judge his people.
31 It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.
(Hebrews 10:23-31, KJV)
Mormonism is equally as wrong as masonry.
Faith in God is about choosing to turn from sin and turn to Jesus and be born again of the Holy Spirit and worship and believe the true God of THE Bible the KJV being one of the most accurate .
All about personal relationship with the real Jesus.
Nothing else will enter heaven.
Jesus said I AM the way the truth and the life and no one comes to the Father except by me ❤
The real second coming of Christ is raising the chrism oil up our spinal chakra centers to awaken to our own Christ / Krishna / Cosmis consciousness. God bless y'all!
"Mormonism" isn't a real thing. The Church of Jesus Christ teaches us very much to have a personal relationship with God. You can learn about the Church at ComeUntoChrist.org.
This didn’t really answer whether or not the temple rituals are copied from freemasonry or not. All you basically said was they weren’t copied because Joseph smith received revelation. That’s not a good enough explanation 🤷♂️
Have you received personal revelation from God before? It's pretty convincing.
Hi Zachery, thanks for watching and for your comment. This is an introductory video on the topic; for you or others interested in learning more, see the in-depth topic essay about Masonry on the Church's website below: www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/history/topics/masonry?lang=eng You can also read a short essay about the history of the temple endowment here: www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/history/topics/temple-endowment?lang=eng We hope that helps.
Joseph adopted the Masonic teaching model (theatrical presentation, mnemonic devices, illustrative symbols, etc) and adapted it to teach the Church's already-existing doctrines in the temple endowment ceremony. The subject matter, context, and purposes of the Church's temple endowment ceremony wholly differ from those of the degree ceremonies of Masonry.
I hope that this resolves your doubts regarding Masonry.
It did answer the question. The real question your asking is whether Joseph Smith was really prophet.
GOD IS GOOD ALWAYS!!
I LUV FREEMASONRY AND I LUV MY RELIGION AND PROUD TO BE A MEMBER OF THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS..... 👍❤️😘MALO AUPITO (THANK U MUCH)
Read Matthew 14:6 Jesus Christ said” I am the way, truth and Life, no one comes to the Father except through Me) Hell is real and heaven is real so I pray that you read the Bible like KJV and you really get to know the God of the Bible who loved us so much that He gave His only begotten son to die for us and save us from our sin so that we do not perish but have everlasting life in Him not religion.( John 3:15-16) God bless you
Freemasonry goes against the LDS religion. Their god is referred to as "jahbulon" freemasonry is its own religion so I don't understand why you're allowed to be a different religions and also Mormon. That would contradict the commandments that you shall not worship false idols or have no other god before me
Hi @Lowd Ethan. Freemasonry is a fraternal organization. In addition to participating in rituals where they commit to be loyal and trustworthy, they also participate in community-building activities and make charitable contributions to various causes. This video is an introductory video on the topic; we encourage you and others to learn more about this topic, both from Church resources and other accurate and reliable sources. See the Church's in-depth essay on Masonry here: www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/history/topics/masonry?lang=eng
@@churchofjesuschrist I have a question church of Jesus Christ of latter day saints. I'm a member but I have a hard time finding if this is doctrine. Do we believe that Jesus and the holy ghost are gods as Heavenly father is? And also do we believe God can't create something from nothing, such as all of his children?
Hi @Lowd Ethan, thanks for your questions. We're glad you're here! To learn more about the Godhead, see the link below: www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/gospel-topics/godhead?lang=eng To learn more about our beliefs surrounding the creation, see www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/gospel-topics/creation?lang=eng.
I love the twists and turns of the early church. Always study the strongest points of each side of the argument. You’ll see the difference open up.
this is blasphemy and idolatry! Repent and believe the only true biblical gospel of the only true and living Jesus Christ!
It doesn't appear to have anything to do with either blasphemy or idolatry. I'd encourage you to learn about the Church of Jesus Christ at ComeUntoChrist.org or ChurchOfJesusChrist.org.
YEP
At “2:20” they failed to mention that the secret handshakes were also “similar”
I also loved that, "Based on their experience with both, they (early members) concluded the temple ceremony was of divine origin." Similarly, the Book of Mormon is written in an approximation of Early Modern English, the language of the King James Bible... a form of English that _nobody_ had actively spoken in over a century, especially in the USA. In _both_ cases, the similarity serves an effective _marketing_ purpose. As psychologists have thoroughly documented, that which is _familiar_ is more readily _accepted!_
The biggest _difference_ between the two ceremonies is that Masons pledge to engage in actions that promote the betterment of _society,_ while LDS Church members engage in actions aimed at the exaltation of their _own_ souls. Certainly the Baptism for the Dead ceremony is for the sake of those who have already died, BUT unless one engages in such activity, one cannot reach the Celestial Kingdom, so the motivation is _still_ selfish.
But not the same. And that is the point. For the latter two of them, there is no similar in Freemasonry. For the first two, the only similarities involve the same finger and thumb, but the placement and execution of them are different, as are their meanings.
Some basic facts, but thoroughly sanitized.
Just kept simple for a short video.
It is written three times in the Bible, “God does not dwell in temples made of men’s hands.” But “ye are a temple of God” and He dwells in you and visits from time to time. I will then ask thee a simple question, ought ye not better to build a temple within you so that the Lord may visit and give you life rather than one He does not dwell in and which ye have no promise?
I don't believe we need a middleman to have an intimate relstionship with our maker.
I also think our "authorities" don't want citizens to know the power we actually posses, like the ability to heal and the God given right to be healthy
Men have been lied to for a very ling time by the " elite" bloodlines who have the desire to remain in power- corrupt power!
This explanation will work for those who already believe the religion formerly known as Mormonism but will not convince those outside. It’s designed as a defensive move against well-founded suspicion and criticism from non-Mormons.
The name of the Church has been the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints since 1838. "Mormonism" has always been a nickname. This video isn't meant to convince anyone to join the Church of Jesus Christ; it's just providing helpful insight.
Those of us with firsthand experience both as temple-endowed members of the Church and as Freemasons know that the suspicions and criticisms to which you refer are not "well-founded."
Yea, nothing weird about some guy hijacking the Gospel and creating a new Religion with it and adding a new book to go along with it and if you thought that was normal, it gets even more basic. The same guy has a brother AND FATHER who are both Freemasons, yep, nothing weird about that at all.
I have met people with similar concerns. What IS the gospel I ask? We believe the gospel to be 1. Faith in the Lord, Jesus Christ 2. Repentance 3. Baptism by immersion for the remission of sins 4. Laying on of hands for the gift of the Holy Ghost and 5. Endure to the end (that is to say keep having faith in Christ and keep the commandments to the end of your life. Repentance is not a one-time thing). Does this sound any different from the teachings of Christ? No. It is the same. Both Bible and Book of Mormon teach of these things. I testify that the Book of Mormon and Bible are true.
Thanks for sharing, @Vortex9. Keep it up! For those interested in learning more, visit comeuntochrist.org.
Latter Day Saints... open your eyes and see the truth. This is not what Jesus wants you to do. Satan appears as an angel of light.... do not be decieved.
No, this is the true church of Jesus Christ. No matter what other people will going to say against the church, it can't change the fact of it's truthfulness.
Praise be to our Heavenly Father
Jesus saves
If this isn’t enough evidence of the TRUTH about the Mormon religion, I don’t know how much more is needed. This makes it obvious!!
Trevyn Campbell if it is such convincing evidence why don’t missionaries teach it? I never even knew he was a mason after 35 years in the church
How do you figure? A strong correlation between Joseph Smith being a mason and the temple endowment resembling the masonic rituals doesn't seem like evidence of truth in mormonism if you ask me. All this video really does is claim that he didn't steal the rituals. There's very little to go on here.
@@jacobopstad5483 haha I think Trevyn meant this "truth" makes it obvious (to him) that the Church is blasphemous.
@@CollegeDreamJob what does it matter? Why does it need to be taught? What difference would it make to a member or investigator?
For most people, the only reason this is an "issue" is because is because church detractors say it is.
@@CollegeDreamJob
Missionaries are called to teach basic Gospel doctrines.
Though Masonry's briefly shared history with the Church is interesting (perhaps even more so to Latter-day Saint Masons like myself), it is superficial, irrelevant to our Salvation, and therefore outside of the purview of our missionaries (excluding, of course, tour missionaries called to serve in Nauvoo and showing the Nauvoo Masonic Lodge building 🙂).
Thank you for making this video! Being upfront with questions is so refreshing.
The
problem with mormons is that they will watch this video and consider it truth because 'the church said so' rather than researching themselves..
@@cidisights You sure copy and paste a lot. Again, I encourage you to learn about the Church of Jesus Christ before casting judgment on its members.
@@cidisights I consider it truth because it comports with what I know of the subject matter as a Mason.
This Freemasonry group is Satanic, don't be deceived! Jesus Christ is our King, not some weak pathetic fallen angel.
As an active life long member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and as a Freemason of almost 12 years (Mastermason and a Past Master as well as a member of a concordant Masonic body), this video is very well done and does an excellent job of explaining the similarities and differences between the Church and Freemasonry. While there are some similarities, there are many differences.
As a fellow member of the Church and Freemason, I wholly agree!
I have a question, who is the bearer of the light you seek in freemasonry?
Mauricio G. Have you asked God if The Book of Mormon is the word of god with all your heart, might mind and strength having a full intent to know truth?
Questions are easy.
@@ultrastar23 God, the Grand Architect of the universe.
If you really know what freemasonry is about, you can’t really be a Mason and follow Jesus Christ
Freemasonry began at Solomon’s Temple. The symbols and some of the rituals had been preserved over time.
Joseph Smith said when he witnessed the mason rituals that it was a corrupt form of priesthood.
Freemasonry only traces back to medieval European stonemasonry guilds.
Joseph certainly opined that it was of a more ancient origin, but opinion does not equate to doctrine.
You mean Solomon's Temple who Kings David's Pagan buddy Hyrum of Tyre designed and built? Not sure I would be proud of that fact. The same Hyrum the Masons worship regardless of what you read otherwise. "Pay Lay Ale"
I have searched far and wide for that quote. Can you please provide the citation for Smith actually saying this?
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Freemasons do not worship Hiram. Sorry.
@@ephraimsbeard8508 Masons don't worship Hiram Abif. But we do honor his legend. His name comes straight out of the Miles Coverdale Bible of 1535, and the Bible of Martin Luther before that.
As an active LDS member, I think it is cool that Joseph Smith was a Mason. It doesn't throw me or bother me at all.
That's because you are deceived and have no true discernment, on both counts.
As a Latter Day Saint and a Freemason, I was pleased to see this. It is the truth that I knew.
Same here, brother!
freemason is devil worship
Repent
Masons are in alot of different types of churches. Baptist especially in the southern Baptist Churches lot of different denominations have them I don't agree with Freemasonry
If you are in Church, then you sit and listen to the same teachings of Freemasonry, whether you like it or not . Surprise !!!!!
@@maxjohnson2063 Afraid not. Most all of the teachings of the Church already were in place years before Joseph Smith ever was made a Mason at/on Sight. Fact.
I wouldnt believe all the hateful filled comments down under. This video says 4:05
That the church doesnt give advice for or against joining masons. The church, and u, know that people that promote kindness to the world are found everywhere.
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Read acriptures. Wonder everyday you will be pleased alot
This is not at all surprising considering the origins of freemasonry.
Kabbalah. _Joseph Smith and Kabbalah: The Occult Connection_
by Lance S. Owens
See also witchcraft more generally, all Qabbalah-based
You mean that free mason began in a tavern in Europe
What are those origins?
@@onefodderunit bingo!
Lol Joseph Smith took everything from Freemasonry.
Not hardly. Even a casual study will show otherwise; with no more effort than what you used to leave your comment, you could actually learn something about the restored Church of Jesus Christ.
@@00Fisher00 I'm sorry, but, if you read the Bible carefully. The Church that's mentioned in the Bible is referred to "born again believers" known as Christ's bride NOT the Mormon church, nor Catholic, nor Methodist or any other churches. Read the Bible not the BOM or D&C.
There is absolutely no need to be Mason if you are Christian, we are servants of the true God. No one can serve two masters. We preach the gospel of salvation because this world is corrupted and will perish soon, we don’t build this world because this world doesn’t belong to us, we don’t want to replace God with technology - this would be the way of Cain. We believe that God will build the world for us, but we must die as a consequence of sin. The more are saved the faster the restoration happens. The goal is quite the opposite than Masonic vision.
Do you know what the Masonic "vision" is?
Jay Britton Fisher Yes, and has nothing to do with salvation for the people. Do you know what is salvation ?
@@danieljust295 Sure. What are your sources for understanding Freemasonry?
Thank you for recognizing that masonry is for making better men , better society. This is true.
Why are you mason
So what's with all of the masonic symbols (hand symbols, all-seeing-eye, #33, etc.) all over Hollyweird media, including violent and vile movies as well as music? Well, not only Hollywood, but throughout the world.
I always knew in my gut that the Baptismal for the dead was a freemasonic rite.
🧭 The Mason's Carpenter's Compass (Arch) over a Carpenter's Square (Angle) has references to The Carpenter's Son Jesus and Arch + Angle = Archangel. With a Carpenter's Compass being used to make Circles - a Symbol for Heaven. While a Square is a Symbol for Earth. With Two Carpenter's Squares joined Corner to Corner making a Crucifix.
With a Circle over a Crucifix making a ♀️ A simplified Egyptian Ankh Key 🗝️ of Life - God's Eye Symbol. With the Bible being translated from Egyptian Aramaic, Hebrew and Greek. With there being many more Godly teachings, within the Mason's Symbology.
And Ephesians 6:12 Clearly states we are in a Spiritual War. People are too reliant on what other people say. Instead of prayerfully asking to our Heavenly Father, in the name of Jesus. To know what is true, by The Holy Ghost. 🙏
Does any source outside your gut tell you this?
@@00Fisher00
its in the scriptures. the freemasons do kill though. they are about death but completely opposite.
General Albert Pike, Grand Commander, sovereign pontiff of universal freemasonry, giving instructions to the 23 supreme councils of the world.
“Yes, Lucifer is god, and unfortunately Adonay is also God, for the eternal law is that there is no light without shade, no beauty without ugliness, no white without black, for the absolute can only exist as two gods. darkness being necessary for light to serve as its foil, as the pedestal is necessary to the statue, and the brake to the locomotive.”
If even after they clearly put this in your face and you still do not see it, nothing will help you
I hear ya, Masonry and God are in opposition to One Another!!!!
May We Come Out Of Her My People, Lest You Partake In Her Sins.......!
Thanks for the info. I'm learning about The Church of Latter-Day Saints and find this very informational May God Jesus Christ Through Holy Spirit Keep showing us all the truth every day about God and his Son Jesus the Christ, once again thank you for the information I listen to all that has to do with the Church of Latter-Day Saints even those against so I can see with my spiritual eyes what Satan is trying to hinder the truth with so sad but Satan is real and the father of lies WOW I learn so much and glad to always have Elohim, God the Father, wants us to not be blind but see we don't fight flesh and blood but spiritual things in high places Eph. Chapter 6:10-17 especially verse 12 as my main emphasis !!!
Um, you forgot to put the name Jesus Christ in the name of the church. I'm sure you just accidently forgot.
I know what I know , and not so much for the testimonies others have shared about the restored gospel , and the church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. As clear as the sun shines , I have received an unwavering testimony by the power of the Holy Ghost that all the doctrines and principles in this church are true. I invite all to get on their knees and ask God in humily and real intent He shall make them known unto you .I canoot deny what I feel and I know it comes from God. Joseph Smith was a prophet of God , the book of Mormon is powerful witness of the divinity of the Savior , and His arms of love are wide open to receive you. In the name of Jesus Christ, amen.
Thanks for sharing your faith and testimony, Luis!
Why does the doctrines contradict the Bible texts then?
@@EmileKleinhans True doctrine doesn't contradict scripture, though it does contradict incorrect interpretation of scripture. In case you're interested, the Church of Jesus Christ uses the King James Version of the Bible.
fake prophet
@@EmileKleinhans Some problems are caused by mistranslations. Some problems are caused by faulty transmission of the biblical text. For instance, the Bible was made more monotheistic over the centuries. The original readings were less so. Here is one example out of thousands, that of Deuteronomy 32:43. Three different readings now are known. I'll put them into the order of oldest to latest. (I don't know whether you read Hebrew or not, so I'll put them into English for you.)
43 Rejoice, O ye heavens, with him, and let all ye gods worship him! Rejoice, O ye nations, with his people, and let all ye sons of God take refuge in him! For he will avenge the blood of his sons, and he will arise, and will render vengeance to his adversaries; and them which hate him will he recompense, and the LORD will cleanse his people’s land.
43 Rejoice, O ye heavens, with him, and let all ye gods worship him! For he will avenge the blood of his sons, and he will render vengeance to his adversaries; and them which hate him will he recompense, and the LORD will cleanse his people’s land.
43 Rejoice, O ye nations, with his people: for he will avenge the blood of his servants, and will render vengeance to his adversaries, and will be merciful unto his land, and to his people.
(Deuteronomy 32:43, KJV)
See the differences? And there are a lot more where the above came from!
I knew something was wrong growing up in the church. Glad I left
This has been an issue between many members in Mexico city. It's good to know that this is at the hand of anyone who wants to know more about this topic and was worried about because don't know where to find the truth.
Thanks so much
@Bruno Macias, thanks for watching and for your comment. To learn more about freemasonry, see the in-depth Church History topic page here: www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/history/topics/masonry?lang=eng
@@Youngoutsider972 More like there is a group of irregular Masons, unrecognized by legitimate Masonic bodies, who falsely claim to be Masons and do a great deal of evil. There also is a drug cartel who falsely style themselves Knights Templar. People live in fear because of them. I once had dealings with a Mexican family who freaked out when they saw my Masonic keyring. I had to explain that I did not belong to those false organizations they wrongly thought were Masons. They didn't know any better.
A follower of Christ should have nothing to do with secret societies.
@David Pikop Well it's a good thing Freemasonry is not a secret society then isn't it?
Beware of false prophets
The earliest temple garments had the Masonic square and compass on them.
Have you looked for similar imagery in other ancient cultures?
Symbols are finite and ambiguous. There is no one symbol that is limited to a single group or interpretation.
The Church adopted some symbols from Masonry and adapted them to teach the Church's already-existing doctrine. Given that the Church does not use them in any Masonic context or for any Masonic purposes, it is therefore incorrect to state that the Church used the Masonic square and compasses.
They're still on the garments.
@@BrandonCole_edohi What about the pentagram on the Utah Temple? Joe Myth was a fraud.
@@BrandonCole_edohi and they were used in many ancient cultures! Very ancient Chinese paintings and manuscripts show the "compass and square" being used to create the world. They're also prominently shown in early Christian paintings and described in Gnostic texts. The masons didn't make them up- they took them from these cultures. No wonder Joseph felt the Spirit when he first learned about them!
Weird and nothing to do with Our Lord Jesus Christ.
Damage Control because facts about how the religion was truly created are now all coming out.
There's no need for damage control. The Church of Jesus Christ promotes truth. It's that simple.
I almost got baptized into this church glad my mother talked me out of it
which church?
"Parallels" is a gentle way of putting exact movements and gestures between the two that existed first in Freemasonry. They may ascribe different meaning to them, but make no mistake there are exact things done in both, beyond just similarities or parallels.
Sorry, but most of the movements/gestures are also completely different.
If the exact same things are done in both, please feel free to share where in the Church's temple endowment ceremony are found circumambulation, hoodwinks, officer stations, etc.
@@BrandonCole_edohi Not all things, just many that are the same. The temple ceremony has also been changed at least two times to take out more offensive material that people aren't okay with nowadays.
@@rustyf The endowment ceremony has also been changed to make things easier for people who have difficulty rising to stand and then sit back down so often, and I always felt like I preferred the earlier methods, but it didn't change the core covenants or the instruction. Some procedural things end up not being vital.
@@rustyf Most of the parallels critics claim there are actually are bogus. They take them out of context, twist what remains, and try to use ceremonies of Rites to which Joseph Smith never belonged or witnessed. And they often do it using a book published in 1860! How many years too late is that?
Masonry was anciently a holy and righteous group. That changed when those who love Lucifer took control of it. This is proven by a 33degree mason, Albert Pike, who said masonry now worship Lucifer. The plans on this ‘take over’ are well documented in the 1700’s and finally completed and executed in the mid 1800’s. Those at the highest level of masonry are now taught to worship Lucifer. The church of Jesus Christ worships Christ. This life is simply a war between our Father and Jesus Christ, against a rebellious son seeking to kick our Father out of his own home. We must stand to defend our Father!
P. M. I’m sure that if this were true, the church would update their policy and advise against or forbid members from becoming masons. They definitely wouldn’t have just released a video saying that members are not prohibited from joining and talking about how Freemasons are all about service, charity, and self-improvement.
This is what happens to the church too. People read false information and start to think we’re a cult and worship Satan
Freemasonry has nothing to do with Lucifer. Those who believe that Pike said any such thing have never read his words in-context; Pike never made any such admission.
I am saddened by such ignorance but have heard similar vile inference before. The person who spoke this lie, was misinformed. A good soul and God loving man or woman stands for righteousness & living a life of humanitarian service. Our mighty nation was conceived by the likes of George Washington & Benjamin Franklin. The LDS prophet Joseph Smith & many more of the faith ; also, follow, with honor, the sacred example~of The Son of God, Jesus, The Christ, Redeemer & Savior.
@@BrandonCole_edohi he absolutely did in “morals and dogma “.
What they are not mentioning is the current endowment does not look 100% like the endowment that Jospeh received. They keep modifying it throughout the years.
Jony Cruz yes that’s true as directed by the Lord to the prophet through revelation.
The doctrine presented and the covenants made are the same.