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Life and career
William Schnoebelen was born in 1949 and claims to have been raised a Catholic. He released a nine-hour DVD program titled "Interview with an Ex-Vampire: A True Story", hosted by Stephanie Relfe, where he speaks of his claimed involvement in vampirism. He also claims to have been a Satanist for a time before converting to Evangelical Christianity.[1][2] Additionally, Schnoebelen claims[3] to have been made a first degree Wiccan priest in 1968, a Spiritualist minister in the Alliance of Divine Love (1972), a priest in the Alexandrian rite of Wicca (1973), a Druidic High Priest (1973) a Third Degree Alexandrian priest (1973), a priest in the Old Roman Catholic Church (starting his studies for this in 1974-5), a Second Degree member of the Church of Satan (1975), a Master Mason in 1977, a Knight Templar in the York Rite Masonry, a 32nd Degree Mason in the Scottish Rite (1980), a Gnostic Bishop with the Monastery of the Seven Rays (1977-8), a 90th Degree Mason in the Ancient and Primitive Rite of Memphis Misraim Freemasonry, baptized into the LDS church in 1980 and become Elders' Quorum President and Institute of Religion teacher and formally left this church for evangelical Christianity in 1985.
Historical connections
A significant numbers of leaders in the early Latter Day Saint movement were Masons prior to their involvement in the movement. Notable examples include Brigham Young, Heber C. Kimball, John C. Bennett, Hyrum Smith and Joseph Smith, Sr.
In the early 1840s a Masonic Lodge was formed by LDS Church members who were Freemasons. Joseph Smith, Jr. and his brother Hyrum became members of the newly formed Nauvoo lodge. It appears that John C. Bennet had a particularly strong influence in the spread of Freemasonry, and soon over 1,500 Mormon men in the city of Nauvoo were practicing Masons. LDS historian Reed Durham writes:
"By 1840, John Cook Bennett, a former active leader in Masonry had arrived in Commerce and rapidly exerted his persuasive leadership in all facets of the Church, including Mormon Masonry. ... Joseph and Sidney [Rigdon] were inducted into formal Masonry ... on the same day..." being made "Masons on Sight" by the Illinois Grandmaster.("Is There No Help for the Widow's Son?" by Dr. Reed C. Durham, Jr., as printed in "Joseph Smith and Masonry: No Help for the Widow's Son", Martin Pub. Co., Nauvoo, Ill., 1980, p. 17.) (This freed Joseph from having to complete the ritual and memorization necessary to work one's way through the first three degrees.) Making one "A Mason on Sight" is generally reserved as an honor and is a rarity in occurrence.
In 1842 Smith became a Master Mason, as indicated by in the History of the Church:
Tuesday, [March] 15. — I officiated as grand chaplain at the installation of the Nauvoo Lodge of Free Masons, at the Grove near the Temple. Grand Master Jonas, of Columbus, being present, a large number of people assembled on the occasion. The day was exceedingly fine; all things were done in order, and universal satisfaction was manifested. In the evening I received the first degree in Freemasonry in the Nauvoo Lodge, assembled in my general business office. History of the Church (Joseph Smith)|History of the Church, by Joseph Smith, Deseret Book, 1978, Vol.4, Ch.32, p.550-1)
Joseph Smith was raised to the third degree of master mason "on sight" by Grand Master Jonas of the Grand Lodge of Illinois. This was fully within Jonas' right of office, but was a fairly rare procedure.[1]
Wednesday, March 16. — I was with the Masonic Lodge and rose to the sublime degree. (History of the Church, Vol.4, Ch.32, p.552)
Originally posted by Ladyk74
reply to post by CIAGypsy
You know, everything presented here is material gathered from various sources, I have looked at and been through that I find educational. I refer you back to my post to you a couple pages back:
LINK
You want me to research more, but you have no study material or referrences to such subjects,
Originally posted by Ladyk74
like in your thread about the Bilderberg's. LINK You even spelled it wrong in the headline and in the entire thread. When members asked you for sources you did not provide them with ANYTHING. You came back with a statement such as you are not SPOON feeding anybody.
I stated various times that the info presented here is for educational purposes. I have presented members with lots of info, links and videos they can go over. I encourage independent thinking and to leave what doesn't make sense.
You on the other end, have never presented any of this and have been rambling throughout this entire thread, and want to tell me I need to do further research? Seriously? Come again...
This Masonic monument in Israel bears exactly the same elements: A pyramid with a capstone between two pillars. The stripes on the ground represent duality.
Your words. You even bolded it. So...........?
Originally posted by Ladyk74 Manly P Hall, one of the founders of Freemasonry made this such statement in his book entitled: The Lost Keys of Freemasonry:
Originally posted by madenusa
the last time i tryed two post anything close to this thread i was told in so many words to stop & when i try to reword my thread i got a big warning this was 6months ago or longer.
im amazed at what im reading & would love to make a post but call me paranoid.
its good to see Pandoras box.
Originally posted by Ladyk74
Mary Ann Slipper, a Masonic author, writing in Symbolism of the Eastern Star, 1927, on page 14, makes a most telling admission, when she says, "The six pointed star is used in Masonic work and is also found in other well known secret orders." Another Eastern Star book, The Second Mile , understates the impact of the hexagram when it says, "... the six pointed star is a very ancient symbol and one of the most powerful."
Originally posted by Ladyk74
The hexagram is a very powerful symbol to witches, magicians and sorcerers. It is used in different kinds of witchcraft, magic, occultism, and the casting of zodialcal horoscopes. Because it has six points, and because it contains a '666,' the hexagram is considered to be Satan's most powerful symbol.
Originally posted by bknapple32
reply to post by CIAGypsy
I wouldnt put too much of an effort into this thread anymore. Its been proven Ladyk is either outright lying or is not even reading what they are writing. Im going with Liar
Your words. You even bolded it. So...........?
Originally posted by Ladyk74 Manly P Hall, one of the founders of Freemasonry made this such statement in his book entitled: The Lost Keys of Freemasonry:
edit on 2-1-2013 by bknapple32 because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by bknapple32
reply to post by CIAGypsy
I wouldnt put too much of an effort into this thread anymore. Its been proven Ladyk is either outright lying or is not even reading what they are writing. Im going with Liar
Your words. You even bolded it. So...........?
Originally posted by Ladyk74 Manly P Hall, one of the founders of Freemasonry made this such statement in his book entitled: The Lost Keys of Freemasonry:
edit on 2-1-2013 by bknapple32 because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by CIAGypsy
First of all, women cannot be Masons, nor are they included in Masonic rituals. You are CORRECT in quoting that the six pointed star is a very ancient symbol and a powerful one....but not for the ridiculous reason you state below...
Order of the Eastern Star
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The Order of the Eastern Star is a Freemasonry-related fraternal organization open to both men and women. It was established in 1850 by Boston, Massachusetts, lawyer and educator Rob Morris, a former Freemason official. The order is based on teachings from the Bible,[1] but is open to people of all religious beliefs. It has approximately 10,000 chapters in twenty countries and approximately 500,000 members under its General Grand Chapter.
Members of the Order are aged 18 and older; men must be Master Masons and women must have specific relationships with Masons. Originally, a woman would have to be the daughter, widow, wife, sister, or mother of a master Mason, but the Order now allows other relatives[2] as well as allowing Job's Daughters, Rainbow Girls, Members of the Organization of Triangle (NY only) and members of the Constellation of Junior Stars (NY only) to become members when of age.
Originally posted by bknapple32
reply to post by FriedBabelBroccoli
See the post beneath you. That wasnt just a harmless mistake. That was lying to prove a point. thus making the point a lie. She didnt have the facts behind it so she had to lie about a source.
Originally posted by Ladyk74
Regarding Hall, the statement was related to this
"In 1934 Mr. Hall founded the Philosophical Research Society, dedicating it to the ensoulment of all arts, sciences, and crafts, and devoted to the one basic purpose of advancing the brotherhood of all that lives, to meet all lovers of wisdom on a common ground."
Yes beat up my quote, we have been over this, of course Hall wasn't born back then. But deny Halls influence and writings..Sure.
Same 5 people in here who continue to create drama.. LOL
Originally posted by FriedBabelBroccoli
Originally posted by bknapple32
reply to post by FriedBabelBroccoli
See the post beneath you. That wasnt just a harmless mistake. That was lying to prove a point. thus making the point a lie. She didnt have the facts behind it so she had to lie about a source.
A list please.
Or does this one mistake bring down the entire argument?
Originally posted by bknapple32
Originally posted by FriedBabelBroccoli
Originally posted by bknapple32
reply to post by FriedBabelBroccoli
See the post beneath you. That wasnt just a harmless mistake. That was lying to prove a point. thus making the point a lie. She didnt have the facts behind it so she had to lie about a source.
A list please.
Or does this one mistake bring down the entire argument?
As I said check out what CIA wrote. It doesnt matter. She lied about a source to prove a point. God knows how many times she has done that.
SEe thats the problem with lying about a source, kinda ruins credibility.