Author: Abu Raef
Freemasonry (part 15)
Freemasonry and Politics
As mentioned earlier, Freemasonry denies any connection with politics. It tries, in different ways, to present itself in societies as a charitable and literary association, and it claims that all political discussion is forbidden for its members. This is clearly stated in its constitution as well. [1]
However, this claim is nothing but a false assertion—one that history denies. Moreover, a clear confession by one of its own members in our time proves it to be untrue. That member openly stated that since the sixteenth century, Freemasonry has been among the leading groups that guided social movements, whether peaceful or violent. [2]
So how can such a claim be accepted in light of this clear confession? In fact, how can it be reconciled with the following evidence?
First: The participation of Masonic lodges in political activities and the admission of their leaders to having global political goals
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Freemasonry in Russia: Representative of a political opposition system
Russia was a land well prepared for the rise and spread of Freemasonry, especially due to the presence of large Jewish communities there. This situation enabled Freemasonry to attract politicians and create a strong political opposition movement. As a result, the Russian government banned it in 1792. However, its activities continued secretly until 1917. [3]
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Freemasonry in Hungary: An admission of representing a state political system
Friedrich Fichtel, from the official magazine of the Hungarian Masonic association at the beginning of the twentieth century (called Kelit), states: “We are laying the foundations of a new social system,” and also, “Hungarian Freemasonry represents a state system.”
Fichtel further says: “Therefore, engagement in politics is the main goal of Hungarian Masons—indeed, their only goal—because in the lodges, politicians are practically prepared and trained, and in every election, Hungarian Masons are taught how to act.” [4]
This is not all. Hungarian Freemasonry supported specific political systems because, at that time, they served its interests. One of its promoters said: “The final goal of the Masons, in general, is the same as the goal of democratic socialists.” [5]
This statement clearly shows that whenever political systems align with Masonic interests and desires, Freemasonry has no hesitation in entering and merging with them.
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The confession of the American Masonic “High Priest,” Albert Pike, about secret influence and deceiving rulers
Albert Pike—an American officer (d. 1891)—was one of the leading figures of the “Illuminated” Masons and held the 33rd degree. He was considered the spiritual successor of the founder of the Illuminati, Adam Weishaupt. He was described with titles such as “the supreme priest of global Freemasonry” and “the highest leader of American high-degree Masons.”
Among the most important ideas he promoted were the establishment of a single world government to rule the world and the worship of Satan. [6]
In his statements, Pike reveals the hidden influence of Freemasonry and how it is used to serve its interests around the world. He says: “By speech and writing, by using all our open and hidden influence, by our wealth, and if necessary, even by our swords, we want to strive for what we call human progress… and to make people rise to demand the recovery of rights they will never give up.” [7]
Regarding the recruitment of leaders and kings into the Masonic order, Pike says: “The leaders of our secret society allowed the tyrants of the earth to take part in Masonic activities without giving them the right to know too much; because the great ones of the earth believed that Freemasonry was completely under their control, and they claimed that religion and politics were entirely unrelated to Freemasonry.” [8]
Second: The membership of the most famous political leaders of Europe and America in Freemasonry
If Freemasonry truly has no connection with politics—as it claims—then how can the presence of major political figures and leaders in its ranks be explained? Figures such as the mentioned Albert Pike, as well as fourteen presidents of the United States, most of whom held high Masonic degrees.
The matter does not stop there. One researcher state: “Anyone in the United States who has a name, a position, or social status is a member of one of the Masonic associations.” [9]
This situation is not limited to the United States. It appears that in most European countries—especially Italy and France—the situation is similar. The following names clarify this reality further:
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Benjamin Franklin (d. 1790): A physicist, political philosopher, known as the “Socrates of America,” and one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. He was a leading Mason and is considered the first Western writer on Freemasonry. [10]
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Count Honoré de Mirabeau (d. 1791): A French political writer and one of the symbols and leaders of the French Revolution. He was a Mason who had fallen deeply into moral corruption. [11]
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George Washington (d. 1799): The first President of the United States and commander-in-chief of its army. He was also a Mason. [12]
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Napoleon Bonaparte (d. 1821): The famous Emperor of France. He was not only a Mason, but also a supporter of Protestant Zionism. He was among the first leaders to help Jews settle in Palestine, and during his campaign there in 1799, he took practical steps in this direction. [13]
Bonaparte was also the first to introduce Freemasonry into Arab lands during his campaign in Egypt in 1798, where he established a lodge called “Isis.” According to the Masons themselves, this lodge had political goals, the most important of which was preparing the ground for Napoleon’s rule over Egypt. For this reason, he tried to recruit village heads and local leaders into this lodge. [14]
This clearly shows that Freemasonry has served political ambitions and colonial goals of foreign occupiers.
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Thomas Jefferson (d. 1826): The third President of the United States. He was a Mason and was connected to the most dangerous leader of Freemasonry, Adam Weishaupt—the head of the Illuminati. Jefferson personally defended him. [15]
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Marquis de Lafayette (d. 1834): A French military commander and leader, and one of the generals of the French Revolution. He was a Mason and a close friend of George Washington (a Mason). During the American War of Independence against Britain, he was among Washington’s strongest supporters. [16]
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References:
[1]. Hanna Abi Rashid, Illustrated Encyclopedia of Freemasonry, vol. 1, p. 127, Beirut, 1961.
[2]. Ibid., p. 152.
[3]. Freemasonry in Egypt, p. 21.
[4]. Global Freemasonry, p. 97.
[5]. Global Freemasonry, p. 103.
[6]. Satan, the Prince of This World, pp. 233–241.
[7]. Global Freemasonry, p. 115.
[8]. Freemasonry Between Its Supporters and Opponents, p. 302.
[9]. Global Freemasonry, p. 18.
[10]. Freemasonry Between Its Supporters and Opponents, p. 303.
[11]. Global Freemasonry, p. 118.
[12]. Ibid.
[13]. Freemasonry Between Its Supporters and Opponents, p. 304.
[14]. General History of Freemasonry, p. 117.
[15]. Satan, the Prince of the World, pp. 233–241.
[16]. Freemasonry Between Its Supporters and Opponents, p. 304.
