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?
There are alot of misconceptions out there. Most Freemasons join because they want to associate with good men, and they do. They also come from all walks of life, both right and left, and most do great community service and help their fellow man if asked. So be careful what you infer from what Q is saying. https://qposts.online/?q=freemasons&s=keyword
Are the highest levels corrupted? Possibly. Is the DS putting the symbol out front to discredit? Possibly. I can tell you that in the US, each state runs it's own show and is beholden to no one, according to their bylaws. That's not saying it's impossible that high levels are corrupted, or that the "invite only" appendant bodies are corrupted. If that is the case, then we have some house cleaning to do, and we will, from the ground up if need be. In the end we will find out. Remember that the few at the top are the ones infiltrated in most organizations. We also hear talk about the Illuminati appropriating the Freemasons for thier own ends, and that's a problem.
Remember that the US was founded on masonic principles, IE: enumerated freedoms and the rights of free men endowed by their creator. George Washington and, Ben Franklin were freemasons, as well as my namesake. I am a Freemason, and a Patriot, and I will tell you that we are oathbound not to commit treason. Most liberals that find out out I'm a Freemason cringe because they think we're baaaad m'kay. That should tell you a lot by itself. Think about it, how do you remove the influence of a group of good men from the conversation? The Fraternity is also banned in china, and in most islamic countries.
Lots of doomers out there on this. I remember an article by a "lawyer" who took the penalties as fact, that you physically would have your........ And of course there are people who believe that tripe. Most of the doom you hear is from folks who've never joined, and thus have no real idea.
I think that if you believe in the craft based on your own experiences, then you should trust that. Remember, if we find out that our highest levels are corrupted, most brothers I know will bring the tar and feathers themselves! And that will be a good day.
Thanks Brother. It is nice to know there are other members on here. I was so afraid when I read about Masonry on here that I actually deleted my FB account (don't regret that) and also removed my first GAW username - thinking I would be a target. I feel better after reading your post.