What is the connection between Dispensationalism, Freemasonry and Zionism?

Question

"Religion in any shape or form is regarded as a pernicious and deliberate falsehood, spread and encouraged by rulers and clerics in their own interests, since it is easier to exercise control over the ignorant" Bertrand Russell

Answer 1

great question. russell is, sadly, pretty much on point, but only as to how exoteric forms of religion is MISused by the usually psychopathic and dysfunctional leaders of the power structures, and planet, generally. the true nature of the esoteric forms of all religions is unquestionably healing and beneficial and is usually mediated to the adherents by well intentioned and "enlightened" (at least, relatively) individuals. normally, but not always, sadly. the "priests" in that case are only human, and thus dysfunctional, to some degree, as well, but the frequency is far, far less). as to your exact question--volumes would be needed. short answer--zionism is NOT judaism. it is mainly a political theory/strategy for accomplishing questionable goals. there are definitely "gentiles" who are "zionists". freemasonry? well, to some extent based on esoteric christianity, but practically, ,(according to hitler--everything is political) modernly, a movement/strategy for facilitating world domination by self-proclaimed "elites". D...ism is an unknown to me. anyway, check out www.educate-yourself.org; www.montalk.net; and www.davidicke.com to get some insights in the area.

Answer 2

I can see the clear connection between Dispensationalism, Zionism, and the Republican Party in the United States today. Afterall, most of the script running through the Bush cabinet's brains seems to be written by Tim LaHaye and Jack T. Chick. This battle on the plain of Meggido that the Fundamentalists want is all part of their Left Behind, post Rapture tribulation. *sigh*

And today, Israel is bombing the hell into Lebanon.

The connection to Freemasonry is well-beyond me. Honestly and truly. Fact is, the Fundies hate Freemasons because we allow people of all religions to join us. In my Order, American Co-Masons (which some masculine rite members here will tell you is NOT TRUE MASONRY) we even let women *shudder* join. I know, what's next?

Freemasonry is not a religion. I am not sure how many times we have to say that. If anything, we approach the sphere of Deism. We do require a belief in a Supreme Being, but we do not ask what that Being is called. We are more concerned with how we treat each other here on earth. Personally, I find that more important anyway.

Uncle Berty was a brilliant man. Not sure I agree with all of his views.

I will say this: Organized religion and those who do it for money I tend to view with the same scepticism as a strange lady on the street who tells me she loves me.

Answer 3

I would really think there would be one outside of a general guiding religious sense. Your use of the quote indicates that you want to tie the three together as a means of religious control over society, but these movements were relatively free of organized government influence.

Answer 4

All three words contain the letter "m?"

Atheism is a religion, and its only true prophet is Machiavelli.

Answer 5

No connection.

Answer 6

sworn silent and secretcy