My story goes as such: I was in college in an advanced financial degree where my professor introduced us into what really runs the global economy. A few months later 9/11 happened. I instantly knew something wasn't right.
To try and keep it short.... I realized freemasons were a huge factor in our society. I researched the shit out of it. I kept going back and forth...are they good or evil?
While I was researching these issues, my grandpa passed and I inherited a masonic ring (which turned out to be my great grandpa's) He was a good man, so I decided to petition a local lodge. If you can't beat them, join 'em?!
Here I am 14 years later reading about Q. I never once ran across an evil or nefarious mason. I have met at least 5 active(only 66 in the US) and many honorary 33rd freemasons. I was present at Harry Truman's grandsons 3rd degree in Joliet (did I just dox myself?) I really think it was originally founded to be a great thing. Even the US Constitution was damn near a direct copy of the masonic constitution.
But here I am, wanting to disavow my membership, based on the posts here and what Q has posted. I took my oath, on a Bible, with all of my energy focused toward God, Charity and Brotherly love. I did many great and honorable things with my local lodge. We brought money and food to local widows during Christmas, I flew burn victims free of charge, through our Shriner Aviator club, etc... I thought I was doing a good thing. I know we were infiltrated at some point, but please understand it is most likely at the highest levels.
I need guidance my Frens. I am going through a divorce. My whole world is changing. I look to this special group for guidance. When SHTF I don't want to be taken out by the Q group because I am a freemason. I haven't been to a meeting in 5+ years and the only reason I am still a member is because I bought a life membership. What do I do?
Intending to do good, sacrificing effort and resources to do good, and choosing to do good are very commendable. Be proud of that.
As soon as you learn of corruption, withdraw yourself from the scene and share truth wherever you can...unless you want to be like Project Veritas and be a mole for a little while, so you can share even more truth.
Never bow down to a secret organization again. Commit yourself to God, instead, following his plan. As you can see by the story of Cain and Abel, God's plan is that we see our sin, repent, and accept his gift of grace. (The pure sacrifice God demanded then was a type of what Christ would do for us on the cross. His plan has always been to forgive us through grace, not works. Then we can live to worship him, not ourselves, and allow him to use us to bless others.)
Find ways to organize community projects, locally...to continue serving others. The skills you learned as a freemason can help.
May you grow closer to God as you lean on him during your divorce, listening for his guidance. Know that he still loves you, wants to bless you, and wants to use you to bless others.
Thanks for sharing with us. This community has your back.
This made me cry. Thank you so much for the kind and wise words. I will do my best to serve good and God.