Wow! Just when I think that Jorg’e Bergoglio could not be more heretical against biblical Christianity than when he stated: And if at times our efforts and works seem to fail and produce no fruit, we need to remember that we are followers of Jesus… and his life, humanly speaking, ended in failure, the failure of the cross. at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in September, 2015; we also see that in her post entitled, “Pope Francis is ashamed of the Cross, knows better than the Gospels”, Dr. Eowyn over at Fellowship of the Minds has exposed even more disturbing information about this wolf in sheep’s clothing!
Please go to the link, read it all and view the photos. An excerpt here is simply not enough. It is important to read it all!
There is much that could be discussed regarding that post, but today I wanted to zero in on a post in the comment section, written by Steven Broiles, that mentions the infiltration of Freemasonry into Catholicism.
The fact is that Freemasonry has several tentacles that attempt to infiltrate and destroy true Christian foundational truths.
Anyone who is interested in a brief but informative explanation of Freemasonry, I recommend reading Fritz Ridenour’s book, “So What’s The Difference?” (Get the updated version published in 2001.) You will also see the comparison of other religions, cults, and viewpoints that attempt to undermine, challenge or attack biblical Christianity. Personally, I think that it is VERY important for those of us who adhere to the importance of biblical Christianity and biblical worldview to be armed with information that is needed to recognize ideologies that are vying for the hearts and minds of people today.
Perhaps many Christians may think that Freemasonry is relatively harmless and that as a networking arrangement for businessmen, it has an added benefit of service to humanity through the Shriner’s hospitals and other good works. But the truth is that Freemasonry, while being a diverse movement, teaches several tenets (listed below) that undermine, challenge and attack biblical Christianity.
1. The Bible is not the unique Word of God.
2. The God of the Bible is identified with other false gods (like “Jah” – Syriac name, Bel “Baal,” “On” – Egyptian god). They even give God a “new” name combining all three of those false gods – “Jabulon.” This Masonic identification of the God of the Bible with pagan deities is blasphemy and is therefore under His condemnation.
3. Jesus is not God the Son, nor is He the Savior of the world.
4. Humans are basically good, even divine, and human nature is perfectible.
5. Freemasonry uses the Bible but deletes Jesus’ name from Scripture references.
6. There is one more where Freemasonry describes itself as being “the universal, eternal, immutable religion” and claims that all religions had a basis of truth and all have overlaid that truth with errors.
Compare John 1:14, 14:6; 18:37; Galatians 1:6-9; 1 John 2:22, for the source of real truth and Scripture’s condemnation of those who claim otherwise.
This post serves as only a very brief overview of Freemasonry. I encourage all Christians to do their own research on this subject!
~ Christine
What Did Pope Francis Say? [Update #2 – Must read link!]
September 25, 2015Did anyone reading here tonight watch and listen to the prayer service at St. Patrick’s Cathedral? At one point, the interpreter (supposedly translating into English for what the pope was saying) said,
What???
I stopped what I was doing and re-played the segment just to be sure that I heard it right! My husband thinks that the interpreter made a mistake?
If the pope DID say that, then Christians everywhere should be outraged! That is NOT biblical belief or proper exegesis of what is written in the Scriptures!!! It is NOT a proper interpretation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ!!!
~ Christine
P.S. As a former Catholic, now born again Christian, I have studied and learned how tradition and man-made “rules,” as well as the dogma of the Catholic church differs greatly with the Bible. I did admire John Paul II, but the idea that popes are descended from Peter is false theology.
Martin Luther was correct about the 95 theses he nailed to the church door! However, I doubt that even he would ever think a pope would say what Francis was purported to say (via the interpreter), “And if at times our efforts and works seem to fail and produce no fruit, we need to remember that we are followers of Jesus… and his life, humanly speaking, ended in failure, the failure of the cross.” This is weighing upon my heart because I find it deeply disturbing!! I hope that the truth is that the interpreter got it wrong!
Just did a search for the transcript and here it is:
The Washington Post: Transcript: Pope Francis’s comments at St. Patrick’s Cathedral.
Thoughts?
Is anyone else out there upset about this?
I will do a follow-up post just to prove (via God’s Word and Jesus’ own words) that what was said in that horrible sentence is VERY WRONG!
Update:
At another blog (The Last Refuge , this link was shared, serving as an explanation of what was meant by the pope’s comment.
At that blog, some commenters there shared additional information that helps explain two things.
1. Why “cutting off that sentence” led to my shock about what was said by the pope.
2. Why that statement by the pope, standing alone, conflicts with Scripture.
My thanks to both commenters for their very important contributions to this discussion!
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Update #2
My blogging friend over at Oil for Your Lamp has a post up entitled:
The Spirit of Anti-Christ in the Words and Deeds of Pope Francis It is a MUST READ!
Also see:
Now The End Begins: The Shocking Message Pope Francis Preached At New York’s St. Patrick’s Cathedral
He Is Coming Blog: The Debate: Did Pope Francis Say Jesus Failed at the Cross?
With thanks to Ashley for sharing these links in the comment section!
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