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MEDIEVAL HISTORIAN CONCLUSIVELY SHOWS THAT FREEMASONRY CAME FROM
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR, NOT FROM CHRISTIANITY!

John J, Robinson, Historian, proves Freemasonry derived from Knights
Templar, and states "basic tenet of Freemasonry not derived from
Christian ethic". Robinson's work commended by Masonic Lodges!

http://www.cuttingedge.org/news/n1164.cfm

MEDIEVAL HISTORIAN CONCLUSIVELY SHOWS THAT FREEMASONRY CAME FROM
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR, NOT FROM CHRISTIANITY!

John J, Robinson, Historian, proves Freemasonry derived from Knights
Templar, and states "basic tenet of Freemasonry not derived from
Christian ethic". Robinson's work commended by Masonic Lodges!

John J. Robinson is an historian, with special interest in the history
of Medieval Britain and Europe generally and the Crusades
specifically. He is an ex-marine and so brings a discipline to his
work. He is a member of the Medieval Academy of America, the
Organization of American Historians, and the Royal Overseas League of
London. His book, "Born In Blood: The Lost Secrets Of Freemasonry",
traces the origins of Freemasonry back to the French Knights Templar,
not to Scotland! Furthermore, this book is highly recommended by
several Masonic Lodges, whose recommendations we have reprinted below.

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"If there is only one book you read concerning the beginnings of
Freemasonry, I would highly recommend this one. It is a fascinating
account of the Knights Templar after the death of DeMolay in 1313, to
the establishment of the Grand Lodge of England in 1717." The Montana
Masonic News
"This is not a good book: it's excellent. But it will be hated by
many, including the Roman Catholic church, religious bigots, some
Masonic ritualists, and some Masonic 'historians'." The Philalethes
"This is a fascinating book. It is the best that I have ever read
about Freemasonry that was written by a non-Mason. It is exceptionally
well researched ... I recommend it wholeheartedly." The Maine Mason
To this group of Masonic recommendations, the prestigious Publishers
Weekly adds its voice of approval for this historic detective work of
Robinson in this book. " Historian Robinson persuasively links
Freemasonry's origins and goals to the once powerful and wealthy
Knights Templar order ... The author combines scholarly research and
entertaining storytelling in tracing Freemasonry as a worldwide
political, religious, economic and social body dedicated to
self-improvement and charity while governed by secret rituals and
symbols." Publishers Weekly
Robinson writes this scholarly work in a style not seen in most
historic works. You can easily read and comprehend what he is saying,
and you will enjoy reading this book. Robinson's style is almost that
of a novelist, thus making a very entertaining, as well as a very
informative, book. I have been a history buff all my life, and made
History a Minor in college, a very strong Minor. Therefore, I was
impressed by the scholarly approach to a very important subject in
history, i.e., true origins of Freemasonry. Masonic writers cannot
agree amongst themselves as to the true origins of their fraternity,
so it is refreshing to see a Medieval Historian write such a work that
can be approved by Masonic authorities. The Philalethes is especially
an important Masonic organization. They have a Web Site,
http://freemasonry.org/psoc/

One of the enduring debates within Christian circles is whether
Freemasonry is compatible with Christianity generally and the Holy
Bible specifically. Masonic writers have always maintained that they
are compatible with Christian doctrine, and they point with pride to
the fact that American and British Freemasonry quotes extensively from
the Holy Bible. They point to their famous Hiram Abiff allegory that
seemingly traces the origin of Freemasonry back to the Biblical king,
King Solomon, when he was building the Temple. However, when we
compare their religious teachings against the doctrines of the Bible,
we discover that Freemasonry cannot be Christian, as they teach
Salvation by Works [Albert Pike, Morals and Dogma, page 399], and
believe Jesus Christ to have been an Illusion and His death an
Illusion [Ibid., page 567], teachings which form the very basis for
the Biblical definition of Antichrist. [1 John 4:1-9]

We shall be writing much from Robinson's historic book, but the focus
of our discourse here will be on two of his findings. First, we shall
look briefly at his conclusions that Freemasonry originated from the
repressed Knights Templar secret society, a conclusion strongly
supported by the fact that Freemasonry today has orders of Templar. In
fact, Masonic author Albert Pike supports Robinson's conclusions that
Freemasonry goes back to the French Knights of Templar. In his book,
"Morals and Dogma of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite", Pike
states, "Therefore, it was that the Sword and the Trowel were the
insignia of the Templars, who subsequently, as will be seen, concealed
themselves under the name of Brethren Masons. This name, Freres Macons
in the French, adopted by way of secret reference to the Builders of
the Second Temple, was corrupted in English into Free-Masons ..."
[Page 816]

Robinson reaches this same conclusion by carefully examining Masonic
teachings, their rituals, and their language origins. His conclusion
was that, when Pope Clement V conspired with King Phillip of France in
1313 to arrest, try, and annihilate the Knights Templar, some French
Templars did escape. Furthermore, Templars in other countries, most
notably Britain, were able to escape the dragnet. They gravitated to
Scotland, where the Scottish King refused to enforce the Papal Bull
against the Templars. Accepting other Templars into their new secret
order, and very fearful of betrayal, did evolve into the Freemasonry
we know today. The traditional secret society emphasis on signs and
handshakes, and the keeping of secrets makes much sense, as lives were
literally at stake. [Page 150-1] Finally, in 1717, Freemasons felt
secure enough to come out into the open and establish public Lodges.

Thus, the revered Masonic leader and author, Albert Pike, and this
historian, John J. Robinson, are totally in agreement with the fact
that Freemasonry can be traced directly back to the French Knights
Templars.

Now, let us go immediately to the core subject matter of this article:
Is Freemasonry Christian? Was it founded upon Christian principles? On
page 169, Robinson reaches his conclusion. "... the basic fraternity
of Freemasonry is not structured on the Christian ethic, per se, but
welcomes any man who believes in any perception of a monotheistic
Supreme Being." Of course, this is a damning statement to anyone who
knows their Holy Bible. Biblical doctrine totally rejects this type of
inclusive belief, as we see below.

Belief in God is not enough to save anyone from Hell -- " Thou
believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also
believe, and tremble." [James 2:19] The only Saving Faith that will
guarantee a person eternal life in Heaven is a belief in Jesus Christ
and His Atoning Work, alone. Believing in God alone will not save you.
Certainly, believing in the validity of any belief in a " monotheistic
Supreme Being" will not save you. A person is saved only by totally
trusting in Jesus Christ and His sacrifice, alone.
Christianity is the most EXCLUSIVE religion in world history! Jesus
Christ is the only true God, He is the only way to Heaven, and He
alone will judge all men on the Final Day. Listen to His own Words: "
I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father,
but by me." [John 14:6]
Thus, Freemasonry is dead wrong when it allows any belief in any
concept of a monotheistic Supreme Being. In fact, Freemasonry goes one
step further; they totally exclude Jesus Christ from their teachings
and rituals. Listen to Robinson: "Freemasonry, however, admits any
believer in a monotheistic God. The ritual makes no mention of Jesus
Christ ..." [Page 198] From the lips of a Medieval Historian, whose
book is recommended by Masonic authorities, you have another bold
statement that Freemasonry is not based upon the precepts of
Christianity. Masonry may look like, feel like, and act like
Christianity, but a close examination of its teachings reveal that it
is a counterfeit Christianity. The Bible clearly teaches that the
world will always have a large number of false and/or counterfeit
religions, a fact which demands that Christians always be discerning,
and always comparing Masonry with the Bible. Listen to the Apostle
John again. "Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits
whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into
the world." [1 John 4:1; we encourage you to read this full context,
as John tells us much about the type of false spirits which are always
in the world. Note that John ties all of the signs for which we are to
look into Jesus Christ, Whom Freemasons never mention in their
teaching or rituals]

John Robinson returns to this theme of the non-Christian foundation of
Freemasonry on page 189. Listen closely. "... Freemasonry does not
require that a member be a Christian, but only that he believe in God
and the immortality of the soul ..." The Apostle James states that
even the demons believe in these facts, and they certainly are not
saved, nor are they Christian! [James 2:19] When you examine Masonic
rituals carefully, as we have done in previous articles, you will
discover that this statement is absolutely true, with no exceptions.
Listen again to the Introduction to a Masonic Bible printed in 1927 --
"Thus, by the very honor which Masonry pays to the Bible it teaches us
to revere every book of faith in which men find help for today and
hope for the morrow, joining hands with the man of Islam as he takes
an oath on the Koran, and with the Hindu as he makes covenant with God
upon the book that he loves best."



From the very lips of Freemasonry, we get the undiluted truth that
confirms Robinson's statement, above. Freemasonry rejects the strict,
absolute claim by Jesus Christ, for Himself and His Church, that
Christianity is the only valid religion on earth. No organization, or
individual, can hope to be considered by Jesus Christ to be a
Christian if they reject this doctrine of Christianity being the only
valid religion on Earth. Remember, also, that no one will be able to
claim his way into Heaven; rather, the only people who will be in
Heaven are the ones whom Jesus God declares to be His.

We hope you have seen the light over this false claim of Freemasonry
to be Christian. If you are a member of Freemasonry, we urge you to
get out and immediately repent of your sins through Jesus Christ. The
End of the Age is truly upon us, and you need to get spiritually ready
to meet it, on Jesus' conditions. Are you spiritually ready? Is your
family? Are you adequately protecting your loved ones? This is the
reason for this ministry, to enable you to first understand the peril
facing you, and then help you develop strategies to warn and protect
your loved ones. Once you have been thoroughly trained, you can also
use your knowledge as a means to open the door of discussion with an
unsaved person. I have been able to use it many times, and have seen
people come to Jesus Christ as a result. These perilous times are also
a time when we can reach many souls for Jesus Christ, making an
eternal difference.


If you have accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Savior, but have
been very lukewarm in your spiritual walk with Him, you need to
immediately ask Him for forgiveness and for renewal. He will instantly
forgive you, and fill your heart with the joy of the Holy Spirit.
Then, you need to begin a daily walk of prayer and personal Bible
Study.


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