| Ancient Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine: Masons entering this order must take their vows (see below) on the faith of a Moslem: "... on my voluntary desire, uninfluenced and of free accord do hereby assume, without reserve, the obligations of the nobility of the Mystic Shrine, as did the elect of the Temple of Mecca, the Moslem and the Mohammedan. I do hereby, upon the Bible, and on the mysterious legend of the Koran, and its dedication to the Mohammedan faith promise and swear and vow on the faith and honor of an upright man, come weal or woe, adversity or success, that I will never reveal any secret part or portion whatsoever of the ceremonies I have already received...." (W) p 152 "In willful violation whereof may I incur the fearful penalty of ... and may Allah, the god of Arab, Moslem, and Mohammedan, the god of our fathers support me to the entire fulfillment of the same. Amen. Amen. Amen." (W) p 155-156 Question: How can a really regenerate Christian take an oath on the Koran, call upon Allah and state that "Mohammedan" is the "God of our fathers?" Words of Wisdom to the Christian: "What does a believer have in common with an unbeliever?" 2 Cor. 6:15 "Therefore come out from among them and be separate, says the Lord." 2 Cor. 6:17 "Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them." Eph. 5:11 References: Morals and Dogma of The Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry - Albert Pike (865 pages) 1921 (P) An Encyclopedia of Freemasonry - Albert Mackey 1920 (M) Handbook of Secret Organizations - William Whelan 1966 (W) Source: "Should a Christian be a Mason?" by E.M. Storm 1980 Page 3 of 3 |
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