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Taking a Stand

Resolution on Freemasonry at

Carr Lane Southern Baptist Church

One Church, its membership and spirit decimated by the battle with the controlling spirit of masonry within, decided that the removal of 4 pastors by the Masons in 5 years was enough. The bold Christians in the congregation took a stand for Biblical truth and presented this resolution to the remaining body of believers left in the church:

"The Scriptures plainly teach us that a spiritual battle goes on around us and in our lives daily, and we are to be armed by the whole armor of God to protect us in this battle. Ephesians 6:12 tells us "we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places." Therefore, in order that our congregation remain pure of the influence of those rulers of darkness, it is proposed as follows:

"That any member of our congregation who is involved in any of the following from this point forward, not be allowed to hold office, teach, preach or exercise any authority among the congregation until such time as said member's association with any of the following has been severed and disavowed before the congregation, in public proclamation and in stated rededication to Jesus Christ, our Savior and the Holy Word of God. (2 Corinthians 6:14-18)

1. Any religion or social organization that requires the tolerance of embracing polytheism (worship of many gods) by its members. (Deuteronomy 5: 7; Matthew 10: 32-33)

2. Any organization that embraces occultic activity, uses witchcraft symbols or Eastern religions as basis for their ceremonies. (Exodus 22: 18-20; 2 Kings 21:6; Acts 19: 18-19)

3. Any organization that requires the swearing of oaths, including but not limited to blood oaths of secrecy. (Matthew 5:33-37; James 5: 12, Exodus 20: 7)

4. Any organization that requires swearing oaths of secrecy and cannot be held up to the light of day for all to understand and judge. (Luke 8: 16-18; John 18: 20)

5. Any religion or social organization that proclaims Jesus Christ to be less than the Son of God and on an even plain with Mohammed, Buddha, Osiris, Jaobulon, Plato or any other so-called prophet. (John 1: 1-4; John 8: 58; John 10: 30; John 17: 5; Acts 4: 12; 1 Timothy 2: 5)

6. Any organization that espouses New Age beliefs or beliefs contrary to the gospel concerning abortion and homosexuality. (Psalm 139: 13-16; Jeremiah 1: 5; Deuteronomy 5: 17; Romans 1: 18-32)

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the bylaws of Carr Lane Southern Baptist Church be amended to include all the foregoing.

We have heard from the church since this was received and delight to tell you that this resolution was passed unanimously by the remnant believers and that the church ministry is moving ahead in Biblical fashion, people are being saved and added to the family of God. We pray for the blessings of God for these brothers and sisters as they now must stand against the slander and vengeance of those Masons who once controlled that church.